Articles and background information on the topic
In the age of digitalization, robots are increasingly competing with workers. In view of this development, the discussion as to whether a robot tax could make sense flares up again and again. Heinrich Munz from Augsburg writes to us about this.
read more...Controlling the coolant circuits in welding applications makes sense for several reasons. New plug & play system solutions are now so compact that they fit directly next to the robot's supply platform on the base plate.
read more...Who hasn't seen them in the supermarket - the packs of red, yellow and green peppers. Until now, packing them was laborious manual work. At a Dutch vegetable supplier, this has recently been done by a Delta robot with the support of a vision system.
read more...Many users and integrators are often still unsure about what needs to be considered in terms of safety when it comes to human-robot collaboration (HRC) without guards - for example, when it comes to the question of whether the enabling switch is mandatory.
read more...SMEs in particular are still cautious when it comes to human-robot interaction. With its new cooperation partner imk automotive, Ingenics wants to help increase the acceptance of HRC among this clientele.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The global stock of industrial robots will increase from around 1.83 million units in 2016 to over 3 million units in 2020, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) in its recently published World Robotics Report 2017.
read more...The VDMA has raised its 2017 growth forecast for the German robotics and automation industry from 7% to 11%. This means that the sector's turnover is expected to break the record of 14 billion euros for the first time this year.
read more...The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) assumes that China will be responsible for 40% of the global robotics market in just two years' time. What are the drivers behind this? - An on-site trend report.
read more...Siemens has announced that it is locating its global research into autonomous robotics in China. The company is also entering into a partnership with Tsinghua University and is jointly establishing a research center for robotics in Beijing.
read more...Artificial intelligence is becoming an important topic in more and more areas of industry and life. Mitsubishi Electric is now bundling its technology activities in this area under the new "Maisart" brand.
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