Robotics in process automation
Robotics and the autonomy of systems promise high added value in the long term - especially with regard to demographic change. How can such systems support the digital transformation in the chemical industry?
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Robotics and the autonomy of systems promise high added value in the long term - especially with regard to demographic change. How can such systems support the digital transformation in the chemical industry?
From June 27 to 30, the Munich trade fair grounds will be dedicated to automation and robotics for the second time in twelve months due to the rotation change. Exhibitors and the supporting program will entice visitors with interesting highlights.

fpt Robotik is launching a programming language for all manufacturers and kinematics onto the market: According to the provider, the fpt ICON Programming control platform allows industrial robots and automation systems to be operated and programmed without any prior knowledge.

Until now, the 'MZ' robot series from Nachi Europe included models with a maximum load capacity of 25 kg. The MZ35 and MZ50 models with new kinematics have now been developed for applications that require payloads of up to 50 kg.
The world's loneliest robot is set to reverse deforestation in the Amazon by planting seeds autonomously and automatically to make reforestation more efficient.

Igus has invested in the Hamburg-based start-up Cirplus. The companies are pursuing a shared vision of closing the plastics loop and initiating a revolution in the recycling trade for technical and standard thermoplastics.
Darmstadt-based start-up Energy Robotics wins the IEEE Award 2023 in the 'Robotics and Automation for Product Innovation' category of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society.

The VDMA Robotics Executive Board has appointed a new board member: Erich Schober, CSO of Kuka Germany, succeeds his former colleague Michael Otto, who left Kuka at the end of 2022.
International Federation of Robotics
The North American robotics market has recorded strong growth: In the manufacturing sector, the number of installations increased by 12%, reaching a total of 41,624 units in 2022.

Smart Automation Austria, the trade fair for industrial automation in Austria, will open its doors at the Design Center Linz from 23 to 25 May 2023. Including: over 170 exhibitors.