
Experiments with robots in the fashion industry
Instead of using automation to make existing processes more efficient, a group of researchers in Linz is trying to rethink these processes in a free and new way. Keyword: creative robotics.
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Instead of using automation to make existing processes more efficient, a group of researchers in Linz is trying to rethink these processes in a free and new way. Keyword: creative robotics.
System integrator Fabmatics relies on 3D simulations with Visual Components and add-ons from Dualis IT Solutions to improve the simulation and evaluation of AGVs.

The Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) at RWTH Aachen University has presented a large mobile robot as part of its research into line-free mobile assembly systems, or LMAS for short. This enables the flexible manipulation of heavy payloads.

Igus presents the Roibot Award to users who have implemented an exciting automation application using its low-cost automation components or partner products from the RBTX marketplace. The projects with the fastest return on investment are honored.

ABB has been working with the Swiss startup Sevensense since 2021 and has now acquired the startup. With this acquisition, ABB is continuing to pursue its vision of supporting people with AI-supported mobile robotics.

In Germany, robot density in the manufacturing industry is in third place behind South Korea and Singapore, according to the latest results of the World Robotics Report by the International Federation of Robotics.
The robotics and automation industry in Germany is forecasting a 4% increase in turnover for 2024. According to the latest figures from the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association, industry sales will therefore rise to 16.8 billion euros, setting a new record.
The automation of complex and individual activities requires a strong interlocking of robotics, digitalization and artificial intelligence. What does this mean for system integrators and manufacturers in Europe when it comes to operating inspection robots?

A lot of high-tech goes into good scaffolding. At Peri, a total of 18 Yaskawa robots therefore weld and assemble so-called horizontal ledgers fully automatically.

The Zimmer Group's Match end-of-arm ecosystem is compatible with almost every common lightweight robot. The system is suitable for cobots and conventional 6-axis robots, even in automated continuous operation.