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VDMA / Export of German machinery
In 2017, exports of German machinery increased by just under 8%, according to VDMA Chief Economist Dr. Ralph Wiechers. The USA defended its top position in the export rankings, just ahead of China. The biggest winner is Mexico. The UK is one of the losers.
read more...The international technology group Körber is investing in the Munich-based robotics start-up Magazino. Among other things, the investment is intended to strengthen the digitalization initiatives in the Group's Business Area Logistics Systems.
read more...Producing according to the matrix concept
On March 20, Kuka will officially open the new 'SmartProduction Center' in Augsburg. Customers and partners will be able to experience live what is behind the idea of matrix production.
read more...Kuka has published preliminary figures for the 2017 financial year. In terms of turnover, the Group achieved significant double-digit growth. However, profits were in the red due to high investments and acquisitions.
read more...Industry 4.0 requires flexible solutions for the material flow in machines and systems as well as in terms of changeover capability. Watch the video to see which concepts the suppliers B&R, Beckhoff and Mitsubishi presented at SPS IPC Drives 2017 in this regard.
read more...B&R presented a shuttle-based transport system called 'SuperTrak' at the Hannover Messe 2016. At SPS IPC Drives 2017, the successor 'ACOPOStrak', which was developed entirely in-house, had its premiere.
read more...Innovative start-up wins multiple awards
Intelligent and powerful charging systems are in demand. Blue Inductive has developed a promising inductive charging technology. Its advantages: high efficiency, high system performance and a large distance between transmitter and receiver.
read more...Plant modernizations often require new safety precautions. This was also the case for a manufacturer of cleaning agents and disinfectants, who had to safeguard the material flow in the area of a roller shutter door, among other things.
read more...Self-propelled transport vehicle
Lidl is planning to test the self-driving T-Pod e-transporter from Swedish company Einride. The project is due to start in Halmstad (Sweden) in fall 2018. The T-Pod can carry 15 pallets and weighs around 20 tons when loaded - with a range of up to 200 km.
read more...Conrad Business Supplies breaks the one million barrier on its marketplace 'conrad.biz': The company has thus expanded its range in the business sector from 750,000 products by a further 250,000 products since the launch of the Conrad Marketplace in May 2017.
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