Articles and background information on the topic
While data in smart factories needs to be collected, analyzed and made available in real time wherever possible, other priorities apply to distributed (M2M) applications - above all the handling of application data and the security of communication.
read more...The 'Mantis' robot is able to negotiate steep craters and scree fields. It has gripping tools that enable it to change its surroundings. What's more, it even learns from its mistakes.
read more...National Instruments / NI Week 2016
A total of 3100 developers from 58 countries once again made the pilgrimage to Austin/Texas at the beginning of August 2016 - for National Instruments' annual NI Week.
read more...On August 8, Midea announced the final result of the voluntary public takeover offer of its subsidiary Mecca International (BVI) for the Augsburg-based robotics company Kuka.
read more...Drones are being used more and more frequently in the industrial sector - whether to inspect chimneys, check photovoltaic systems or fly over company premises. However, the legal situation is unclear.
read more...On May 31, the Austrian company Keba acquired the German company Kemas, based in Oberlungwitz near Chemnitz. Kemas specializes in self-service solutions for handing over keys, work equipment and tools, for example.
read more...Suppliers of agricultural and construction machinery must keep pace with the technical development of the industry and should keep an eye on trends in order to generate growth through new products. A look at the 'innovation database' is helpful here.
read more...Everyone is talking about Industry 4.0, but there is still a lack of practical implementation. One of the reasons for this is the lack of standards for connecting digital machines with each other. The German Machine Tool Builders' Association (VDW) now wants to change this.
read more...Current (filling) concepts in the beverage industry are generally based on rigid automation structures. The RoboFill 4.0 project aims to change this - with robotics playing a central role.
read more...ABB reported a decline in sales and order intake in the second quarter of 2016. Lower investments and restrained spending in the process industry in particular had a negative impact - order intake in this area fell by 20%.
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