Robotic exoskeleton for rescue workers
Augsburg-based robotics specialist German Bionic has developed 'Cray +', an exoskeleton model designed for use in disaster areas. It is a further development of the 'Cray X' model used in industry.
read more...read more...Electricity grid business to be divested, the Group restructured
The ABB Group intends to focus its portfolio on digital industries in future and is selling its power grids business to Hitachi as part of this. A new corporate structure will also take effect from April 2019.
read more...After Reuter, Liepert also leaves
Following the departure of Dr. Till Reuter as CEO at Kuka, Dr. Bernd Liepert, the previous Chief Innovation Officer, will also be leaving the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer in January 2019 - and other executives will be leaving with him.
read more...CNC integrated
The CNC-integrated robot controller E°EXC 88 from Eckelmann makes it possible to freely combine CNC, robot controller and motion control.
read more...The review in pictures
From November 27 to 29, 2018, the Nuremberg exhibition grounds were once again all about electric automation. The Computer&AUTOMATION team captured everything there was to see on site with its camera.
read more...Final figures for SPS IPC Drives 2018
Review of the industry event of the year
The 29th SPS IPC Drives has come to an end. A total of 65,700 visitors flocked to Nuremberg to find out about the latest products and solutions from the automation industry. The trade fair thus exceeded the visitor level of the comparable year 2016.
read more...The Mindsphere middleware
Softing Industrial is presenting the new 'Mindsphere Connector' component of the 'DataFeed OPC Suite' at the SPS IPC Drives 2018 trade fair. Product Manager Andreas Röck explains what it's all about.
read more...Your own robot OS
At SPS IPC Drives 2018, Microsoft is showcasing its own version of the robot operating system ROS. This enables companies to develop robotics applications that run on Windows and harmonize with Azure services.
read more...Entry into the mechanical engineering business
Known as a technology supplier for robot manufacturers, Synapticon now also wants to offer targeted solutions for machine and special machine construction. The 'Actilink' drive systems and a quick-start package for the production of small robots mark the beginning.
read more...Web HMIs - several problems solved
Web-based HMIs offer many advantages and can be stored directly on controllers. However, one major obstacle is the use of different and outdated versions. The 'AutomationBrowser' provides a remedy here, says Ininet Managing Director Peter Brügger.
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