Articles and background information on the topic
Condition monitoring systems (CMS) detect changes and anomalies in the production process. Due to their position 'closest-to-the-part', gripping systems and clamping devices are rapidly gaining in importance in this context.
read more...Despite all the automation, the extremely high production variance means that manual assembly steps are still indispensable in the automotive industry. In order to reliably avoid errors here too, BMW uses active process monitoring in its axle production.
read more...Hot plastic injection molded parts tend to deform and must therefore be kept in shape during the cooling process. Automated infeed axes can play an important role here, as the example of a stack conveyor shows.
read more...To what extent can assembly tasks be automated? A new app from Fraunhofer IPA is now set to assist companies with this. The researchers are looking for the first users and testers at Motek. Also on show: The 'pitasc' software - it helps to automate processes economically.
read more...Assembly and handling technology
What is currently happening on the market in the fields of material flow, handling technology and industrial handling? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized an excerpt of what exhibitors are showing at Motek 2019 in Stuttgart in a picture gallery.
read more...The 'Modern Assembly' congress of the specialist medium handling will take place parallel to Motek in Stuttgart on October 8 and 9, 2019. It will showcase the current challenges facing the industry and offer solutions for modern concepts in companies.
read more...Handling technology / intralogistics
WEKA Business Medien's trade magazine handling is presenting the 'handling award' for the sixth time. Companies or individuals can submit their applications online until June 19.
read more...In mid-March 2019, Bosch Rexroth began expanding its plant in Xi'an, China. The company has earmarked around 60 million euros for this project. With the plant expansion, Bosch Rexroth is doubling its development and production capacities in Xi'an.
read more...Schunk is further expanding its digital tools based on the eCATALOGsolutions technology from Cadenas: with a 3D configurator for gripper swivel units.
read more...What will the enclosure of the future look like? For the new design of a large enclosure system, Rittal asked directly at the base in order to be able to take into account today's requirements in control and switchgear construction.
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