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Earth's orbit is becoming increasingly crowded. Metal parts are buzzing around the planet and pose risks to space travel. That's why they need to be removed. Some companies see this as a future market.
Many companies have introduced technology-based changes at a rapid pace in recent years. In our increasingly digital society, openness to technology and the effective implementation of new processes are the keys to success.

Are robots the saviors of production? Five current trends show how the use of robots can drive digitalization and prevent a shortage of skilled workers.

How can the use of flexible lightweight grippers promote the energy-efficient operation of robots in production? The research project "addFlex - Additive manufacturing for the lightweight construction of flexible grippers" aims to answer this question.

No wall is too steep, they walk upside down on ceilings, they stick better than any professional adhesive: the feet of geckos! This effect is to be used in the "GecKI" joint project to develop energy-efficient, auto-adaptive adhesive pads for robot gripping systems.

International Federation of Robotics
The global average robot density has more than doubled within six years (2015: 69 units). China has become the global leader and has overtaken the United States for the first time thanks to huge investments in industrial robotics.

Calibration software for robotics
In addition to switches, buttons and sensors, Captron Electronic also offers measurement and calibration technology for industrial robotics. One of the new additions to the PLC is a software module for calibrating tool center points (TCPs), i.e. end effectors such as tools and grippers.

According to the manufacturer, the SWD 150 safety wheel drive from Ez-Wheel's SWD series is the first safe autonomous wheel for AGVs and AMRs.
Openness and app operation as goals
Keba is in the process of integrating the drag&bot robotics software from the company of the same name, which was acquired in February 2022, into its modular automation platform Kemro-X. Filip Miermans, explains the background and gives an outlook on Keba's SPS trade fair appearance.

Frank Woortmann, Phoenix Contact
The introduction of automated guided vehicle systems brings with it a number of challenges. Frank Woortmann from Phoenix Contact explains in an interview why simulations are necessary and which standards help with the introduction.