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Frank Woortmann, Phoenix Contact
The introduction of automated guided vehicle systems brings with it a number of challenges. Frank Woortmann from Phoenix Contact explains in an interview why simulations are necessary and which standards help with the introduction.
read more...The VDMA and VDA associations have jointly developed an interface, the VDA 5050, so that driverless transport systems, or AGVs for short, can work together in intralogistics and production environments.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
The market for professional service robots grew by 37% worldwide in 2021. The strongest growth came from Europe, according to the annual report 'World Robotics 2022 - Service Robots' by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
read more...EUnited Robotics and VDMA Robotics + Automation are joining forces to form a joint platform for the European robotics industry. From January 2023, the members of EUnited Robotics will be represented by VDMA R+A.
read more...For use in heavy-duty robots, Nabtesco offers a graduated product portfolio of gearbox systems with nominal torques of up to 28,000 Nm.
read more...The number of industrial robots installed in Germany in 2021 rose by 6% year-on-year to 23,777 units. With a total of 245,908 units, the German industry ranks first in Europe.
read more...The two Teradyne companies Mobile Industrial Robots and AutoGuide Mobile Robots have merged to form a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR).
read more...Following successful joint projects, Wiferion and PohlCon agree on an exclusive partnership. The aim is to bundle their expertise in industrial contactless energy supply.
read more...One of the most important research institutions in Germany in the field of artificial intelligence has opened a new building in Bremen. The DFKI intends to use the extension to advance research into future topics, according to a press release.
read more...Igus is investing in the expansion of its activities in low-cost automation and has now acquired a majority stake in Commonplace Robotics, based in Bissendorf near Osnabrück.
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