Final result of the takeover bid
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...read more...Midea announces result of the takeover offer
Midea has announced the result of its takeover bid for all shares in Kuka AG following the expiry of the acceptance period. Subject to the approval of the antitrust authorities, the Chinese investor would currently hold a stake of almost 86% in the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer.
read more...Robots stir up the Leipzig trade fair
Soccer skills were in demand not only at the European Football Championship in France, but also at the 20th RoboCup in Leipzig at the end of June. The players were not humans, but smart robots. In addition to soccer, they demonstrated their skills in the disciplines of care/service, rescue and industry.
read more...Voith and Friedhelm Loh sell to Midea
As reported by several news sites, Kuka's major shareholders - the machine and plant manufacturer Voith and the entrepreneur Friedhelm Loh - have decided to sell their shares in the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer to the Chinese investor Midea.
read more...New approaches to collision avoidance
The shared use of the workspace by humans and robots is an important step on the way to future industrial production. For efficient collaboration to work, intuitive and safe interaction and control options are required.
read more...Impressions from Automatica 2016
Automatica 2016 ended with a 30% increase in visitor numbers. 839 exhibitors from 47 countries presented their products in the Munich exhibition halls. The editors of Computer&AUTOMATION captured what there was to see on site in pictures.
read more...Humans and robots work together
The topic of HRC at Automatica 2016
From June 21 to 24, Munich was all about the latest developments and trends in robotics - above all the topic of human-robot cooperation and collaboration (HRC).
read more...New products at Automatica 2016
Automatica, the biennial 'Trade Fair for Automation and Mechatronics', will exceed the number of exhibitors from 2014 this year. Computer&AUTOMATION shows a selection of the new products presented by the 825 or so exhibitors in Munich in a picture gallery.
read more...'Human Robot Forum' in Stuttgart
Cooperation between humans and robots - HRC for short - is considered one of the main pillars of Industry 4.0. But how can HRC be implemented economically in SMEs? The 'Human-Robot Forum', which takes place in Stuttgart from October 17 to 18, provides answers.
read more...Midea wants to take over Kuka
Midea, one of the world's leading manufacturers of household appliances, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems based in China, today announced a public takeover offer for all outstanding shares of the Augsburg-based Kuka Group.
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