Yaskawa continues to invest in Europe
The Japanese group Yaskawa is investing again in Europe: a total of 10,000 m² of production and office space is to be built in France and Sweden.
read more...read more...The market is booming
The German robotics and automation industry continues to grow, according to the annual press conference of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association. The sales volume rose to a record level in 2016 and an increase of 7% is also forecast for the current year.
read more...Innovative robotics solutions for industry
The current research project 'European Robotics Challenge' (EuRoC) has now selected six winning teams with their ideas for robotics applications. The final development stage is now imminent. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the innovative robotics solutions.
read more...Focus on human-robot cooperation
The countdown is on: The second 'Human Robot Forum' and accompanying exhibition will take place in Stuttgart on October 23 and 24. There is still time to take part.
read more...Painting - Dürr cooperates with Kuka
Dürr and Kuka have signed a cooperation agreement: Together, the two companies want to launch an integrated solution - called "ready2_spray" - for automated paint application.
read more...The Hannover Messe 2017 in pictures
At Hannover Messe 2017, exhibitors clearly demonstrated what Industry 4.0 can look like in practice. Computer&AUTOMATION has captured exciting applications, products and impressions in a series of images.
read more...Robotics is back
Hannover Messe 2017 provided impressive proof of this: Robotics plays a key role in Industry 4.0 - especially when it comes to direct or fenceless collaboration between humans and robots. The highlights in 8 short videos:
read more...Hannover Messe 2017 / Closing figures
Hanover - "the" hotspot for Industry 4.0
The 70th Hannover Messe ended on April 28 with a significant increase in visitors compared to 2015. The organizer was particularly impressed by the internationality of the visitors and the variety of application examples for Industry 4.0.
read more...Hannover Messe 2018 focuses on Mexico
Mexico is the partner country at next year's Hannover Messe. While US President Donald Trump is ranting against his Central American neighbors, Europe's industry is very interested in good economic relations with Mexico.
read more...Kuka honors young researchers
The Augsburg-based robot manufacturer Kuka has presented its fourth 'Kuka Innovation Award' at the Hannover Messe. The prize, worth 20,000 euros, honors outstanding innovations in the field of modern mechatronics.
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