From June 27 to 30, the Munich trade fair grounds will be dedicated to automation and robotics for the second time in twelve months due to the rotation change. Exhibitors and the supporting program will entice visitors with interesting highlights.
Ifm has already acquired the Romanian software provider Devtel as of December 1, 2022. It will be integrated into GIB SRL, based in Cluj, Romania.
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fpt Robotik is launching a programming language for all manufacturers and kinematics onto the market: According to the provider, the fpt ICON Programming control platform allows industrial robots and automation systems to be operated and programmed without any prior knowledge.
Until now, the 'MZ' robot series from Nachi Europe included models with a maximum load capacity of 25 kg. The MZ35 and MZ50 models with new kinematics have now been developed for applications that require payloads of up to 50 kg.
The robot tool changing systems MPS015, MPS025, MPS035, MPS055 and MPS080 are part of a newly designed series of Stäubli Connectors that cover the payload range up to 80 kg.
The 'hr65CX12' industrial camera extends the 'HR' camera series from SVS-Vistek and offers a resolution of 9,344 x 7,000 pixels.
With 'FrameSense', VMT Vision Machine Technic Bildverarbeitungssysteme has developed a static 3D measuring system for checking the type, shape and position of containers.
The 'iPOS4803' microcontrollers from Technosoft also support the CAN, USB and RS232 interfaces using a special CPU that was actually developed for motion control applications with Ethercat communication.
Georg Stawowy has moved from cable and connection systems manufacturer Lapp to fluidics specialist Bürkert, where he took over as CEO in April. The new CEO's main focus is on the digital transformation of the company.
Increased productivity and demographic change are the driving forces behind the potential of human-robot collaboration. However, when humans and robots share a workspace, the issue of safety plays a central role.
Reports of cyberattacks on industrial companies are increasing. But how should a protective shield against cyberattacks be designed for industry? A security system with IT security standards based on the Zero Trust model is a good idea.
With the 'PU-50n iShield HSM' series, Swissbit offers a solution for storing security keys for device authentication and registration in the Internet of Things (IoT). The series is available from Rutronik24.
With the new ASi-5 Safety Gateways from Bihl+Wiedemann, ASi-5 Safety can be easily integrated into existing applications - for example, if many safe and non-safe signals are to be used under just one address or if IO-Link safety devices are to be integrated.
Lütze Transportation presents 'Lion-Safe AI', a safe expansion module with four analog inputs.
The world's loneliest robot is set to reverse deforestation in the Amazon by planting seeds autonomously and automatically to make reforestation more efficient.
The East German economy is booming. The Federal Chancellor is convinced of this at a conference. The shortage of skilled workers remains one of the problems. Scholz and the BDI President find clear words.
Traditional cybersecurity measures have a highly reactive approach: New malware samples are only added to the signature database of the antivirus solution once they have been identified. Can machine learning help here? An approach.
Growing number of cyber attacks
Cyber attacks on German companies are becoming more frequent - and the damage can sometimes be immense. This is why calls for more cyber security regulations are growing louder.
Around one in ten companies has been the victim of a cyber attack or similar IT security incident in the past year. This is the result of a representative survey commissioned by the TÜV association, in which 501 German companies were questioned.
The Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) combines two powerful technology concepts and opens up new opportunities for companies of all sizes. How does the AIoT work? Examples of corresponding implementations in practice.
