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At the beginning of the year, Igus launched its own division for 'Low Cost Automation'. Stefan Niermann, head of the new division, explains the motivation behind this and the role that robotics plays in it.
read more...Omron launches collaborative robots of the TM series on the market. The company is also launching a mobile-compatible model that can be seamlessly combined with the mobile robots from the 'LD' series.
read more...With its combination of strength, dexterity and fine motor skills, the human hand is one of nature's miracle tools. Festo has recreated this with its 'BionicSoft-Hand' robotic hand. Festo will be showcasing this and other bionics projects at the Hannover Messe 2019.
read more...In mid-December 2018, ABB announced fundamental measures to focus its business and strengthen its technology leadership in digital industries. The company has now provided a strategy update.
read more...At the end of January 2019, Matthias Fritz stepped down from his position as Managing Director Technology at Fanuc Germany. He is leaving the manufacturer of CNC control systems, robots and production machines at his own request.
read more...German robotics and automation reached the €15 billion mark in industry sales for the first time in 2018 - an increase of 4%. Despite uncertainties, the VDMA expects further growth in 2019.
read more...Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a provider of autonomous mobile robots, increased its turnover from EUR 10 million to EUR 26 million in 2018. A new leasing model, among other things, is set to generate further growth.
read more...Since January 1, 2019, Philipp Unterhalt (pictured) has been a member of the Hahn Group's management team alongside Thomas Hähn and Klaus Siegmund. He is responsible for the 'Process Technologies' division and is dedicated to the expansion of digital services.
read more...In connection with the preparation of the annual financial statements, the Kuka Board of Management decided to revise the forecast communicated in October 2018 for the end of 2018 (sales of around EUR 3.3 billion / EBIT margin of around 4.5%). An immediate action package was also adopted.
read more...The exploration of Mars and the moon is a great dream for mankind. The EU also wants to play its part in space exploration. An exciting project has now been successfully tested in the Moroccan desert.
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