Storage and retrieval machines
Purely software-based control technology
Lenze has an automation solution for next-generation storage and retrieval machines (SRMs) that consists of intelligent hardware and software.
read more...read more...Körber acquires Highjump
The Körber technology group is broadening its base: With the acquisition of Highjump, the company intends to strengthen its software segment in the area of supply chain management.
read more...1.7 m/s Maximum speed
Comau has launched an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) platform for use in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. Agile1500 is the first automated transportation system within the AGV platform.
read more...Lubricated without greasing
In order to prevent product contamination from lubricants, special solutions are required for beverage filling: for example, roller chains that permanently lubricate the chain joint from the inside.
read more...Skids interchangeable in time
The KS Pulse (Propulsion Using Linear Synchronous Energy) is a pallet-based transport system from Kuka Systems that moves the various body parts in an automated assembly line quickly and safely through the individual workstations of a system.
read more...Growth thanks to Industry 4.0
The signs are pointing to growth: according to VDMA annual figures, German intralogistics providers achieved an estimated production volume of EUR 20.8 billion in 2016 - which corresponds to growth of 1%. This is set to be topped next year.
read more...Industry 4.0 meets intralogistics
From March 14 to 16, the Stuttgart Exhibition Center will open its doors for the 15th edition of Logimat. Under the motto "Shaping change: Digital - Connected - Innovative", the trade fair for distribution, material and information flow is all about Industry 4.0 and IoT.
read more...Audi - The future is called 'modular assembly'
Audi is working on a new production concept to get to grips with the rapidly increasing number of vehicle variants in car manufacturing: moving away from assembly line production towards modular assembly. Mobile solutions play a key role here.
read more...'Smart Carriages' for linear transport systems
Mitsubishi Electric and its partner APT Automation have developed a transport system that uses 'smart' trolleys to intelligently control the flow of goods within a single machine or an entire production plant.
read more...Manufacturing and logistics sector
Pent-up demand for IoT
What is the current level of connectivity in the manufacturing and logistics sector? What experience do companies have in the IoT sector and what is holding back their investments in this area? A new study by market analysis and consulting firm PAC provides the answers.
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