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Industrial Internet of Things - IIoT
The automation provider Kuka and Vinci Energies in Germany want to jointly develop and implement IIoT applications and digital services in the future. This is the result of a letter of intent signed by the two companies.
read more...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...Robot manufacturer Kuka plans to invest more than 100 million euros in the expansion and modernization of its headquarters in the east of Augsburg in the coming years, according to Dr. Till Reuter, CEO of Kuka AG, in a press conference.
read more...Bonding in automotive engineering
Gluing is a common process in the automotive industry. In the area of final assembly, Dürr has recently started using sensitive lightweight robots that work hand in hand with the workers.
read more...Heinrich Munz, Lead Architect Industry 4.0 at Kuka, was named Manager of the Year 2017 in the Industry 4.0 category by Markt &Technik in May. He has been campaigning for 'mainstream use' in automation and a corresponding 'openness' for over 30 years.
read more...TSN - the real-time extension of standard Ethernet - was a hot topic at Hannover Messe 2017. Four short trade fair videos document how quickly the technology could find its way into the industry and the benefits of using it.
read more...On May 9, 2017, AutomationML e.V. elected a new Board of Directors at its annual general meeting. There was a change with a signal effect in the position of Chairman.
read more...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...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.
read more...Hannover Messe 2017 provided impressive proof of this: Robotics plays a key role in Industry 4.0 - especially when it comes to direct or fenceless collaboration between humans and robots. The highlights in 8 short videos:
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