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...read more...Virtual commissioning go!
Machineering will be presenting numerous new features of the 'IndustrialPhysics' simulation software with Release 2.2 at the trade fair - and is accommodating users with different licensing models.
read more...Dr. Till Reuter steps down
Dr. Till Reuter, CEO of Kuka AG for almost ten years, will be leaving the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer early in December. Peter Mohnen takes on the role of interim CEO, Andreas Pabst that of interim CFO.
read more...Augsburg all about robotics
The European Robotics Week (ERW) 2018 kicked off on November 16. This year's opening took place in Augsburg. The series of events, which will be held throughout Europe until November 25, aims to communicate robotics to the general public.
read more...ABB builds robot factory in China
ABB is investing 150 million US dollars in the construction of what it claims to be the world's most advanced, most automated and most flexible robot factory in Shanghai. In the future, it will play a key role in ABB's global robotics supply system.
read more...The third quarter of 2018 - forecast revised downwards
The Augsburg-based Kuka Group has announced its figures for the third quarter of 2018: Sales increased, but incoming orders declined. In view of the current business development, the previous forecasts for the year as a whole have been revised downwards.
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Service robots - sales value increases by 39
The robotics association IFR has published figures on service robotics: in 2017, sales of service robots for professional use rose by 39% to USD 6.6 billion. The total number of units sold grew by 85%. Logistics robots are in particularly high demand.
read more...Hahn Group takes over Rethink Robotics
On October 3, it was announced that Rethink Robotics - known for the cobot 'Sawyer' - had to discontinue its business activities. Now the German Hahn Group has taken over the Boston-based cobot provider.
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Global sales of industrial robots at record high
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has presented its new 'World Robotics Report 2018': According to this report, global sales of industrial robots achieved a 30% increase in 2017 compared to the previous year. The figures in detail.
read more...The 3rd 'Human Robot Forum'
On October 17 and 18, the 'Human Robot Forum' will take place in Stuttgart for the third time with an accompanying trade exhibition. Visitors can expect an extensive program and an exciting panel discussion.
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