Functional safety in the 'smart' factory
Industry 4.0 is driven by the vision that systems should adapt quickly and dynamically to the requirements of changing production. This places completely new demands on functional safety.
read more...read more...Innovative robotics solutions for industry
The current research project 'European Robotics Challenge' (EuRoC) has now selected six winning teams with their ideas for robotics applications. The final development stage is now imminent. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the innovative robotics solutions.
read more...The lawn mower as an IoT device
No area of application is spared: even the lawn is now mowed with connectivity. The robotic lawnmower 'Ambrogio Robot' mows a green area autonomously and fully automatically. Its work cycles are determined by programmed intervals.
read more...Focus on human-robot cooperation
The countdown is on: The second 'Human Robot Forum' and accompanying exhibition will take place in Stuttgart on October 23 and 24. There is still time to take part.
read more...Ingenics cooperates with imk automotive
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...Young researchers selected
The winners of the 2017 national final of Jugend forscht have been announced: at the end of May, Federal Education Minister Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka presented awards to the best young researchers. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the national winners in computer science and technology, including special prize winners.
read more...Carries loads of up to 130 kg
The new MIT support arm series from Haseke carries loads of up to 130 kg. The support arm system made of extruded aluminum profile can be combined with the well-known HLT support arm system and the height-adjustable support arms HMA Lift 25, 350 and 380 as well as 501.
read more...DFKI / TU Kaiserslautern / SmartFactory
Martin Ruskowski succeeds Detlef Zühlke
On June 1, Dr. Martin Ruskowski will take over from Dr. Detlef Zühlke as head of the "Innovative Factory Systems" research department at DFKI in Kaiserslautern and the former Chair of Production Automation (PAK) at TU Kaiserslautern.
read more...Painting - Dürr cooperates with Kuka
Dürr and Kuka have signed a cooperation agreement: Together, the two companies want to launch an integrated solution - called "ready2_spray" - for automated paint application.
read more...The Hannover Messe 2017 in pictures
At Hannover Messe 2017, exhibitors clearly demonstrated what Industry 4.0 can look like in practice. Computer&AUTOMATION has captured exciting applications, products and impressions in a series of images.
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