Film flashback
The SPS IPC Drives 2017 is already over. What technical highlights awaited the more than 70,000 visitors this year in the 16 exhibition halls? Look at this film by Computer&AUTOMATION to find out.
read more...read more...Video review of the trade fair
SPS IPC Drives 2017 ended as a record-breaking trade fair. What were the technical highlights of the automation trade fair? How was the new Hall 6 "Software and IT" received? The Computer&AUTOMATION trade fair film provides a picture of the mood.
read more...Siemens names 'Inventor of the Year 2017'
Siemens filed 3,650 patents in the 2017 fiscal year - 150 more than in the previous year. The company has now named 14 particularly resourceful researchers as 'Inventors of the Year 2017'.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
Junji Tsuda is the new IFR President
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has elected Junji Tsuda from Yaskawa Electric in Japan as its new president. Tsuda succeeds Joe Gemma from Kuka, who is handing over the position to his successor after two years in office. The new Vice President is Steven Wyatt from ABB.
read more...Hermes Award 2018 announced
Deutsche Messe, organizer of the Hannover Messe, is once again inviting companies and institutions to apply for the 'Hermes Award 2018'. The condition: Their product or technological solution should be on show for the first time at Hannover Messe 2018.
read more...Embedded in a robot arm
Technology supplier Synapticon concentrates on embedded motion controllers for collaborative and mobile robots. In this tone the company was outlining its appearance at the show, and had presented new products. CEO Nikolai Ensslen explains what is at the back of it.
read more...Smart transport with the LTS
It was first presented as a study at SPS IPC Drives 2016 - the LTS transport system from Mitsubishi Electric with its "Smart Carriages". An enhanced version of the solution is now about to be launched on the market.
read more...Complete robot control systems from a single source
The technology supplier Synapticon focuses on embedded motion controllers for collaborative and mobile robots. The company is organizing its trade fair appearance accordingly and is also presenting new products. CEO Nikolai Ensslen explains the background.
read more...Kuka invests in IoT expertise
Kuka is acquiring a stake in the Munich-based company Device Insight. In doing so, the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer aims to strengthen the IoT expertise of its start-up subsidiary Connyun and broaden its own portfolio in this area.
read more...Kuka cuts 250 jobs
The mechanical engineering group Kuka plans to cut 250 jobs at its headquarters in Augsburg. The jobs affected are in the 'Systems' division - the plant engineering division, as confirmed by a spokesperson on November 18, 2017.
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