Entry into collaborative robotics
Almost at the same time as the official premiere at the International Robot Exhibition (iREX) in Tokyo, Mitsubishi presented the 'Melfa Cobot' at the recent SPS IPC Drives 2017 in Nuremberg.
read more...read more...Impressions from iREX 2017 in Tokyo
The international Robot Exhibition (iREX) took place for the 22nd time in Tokyo at the beginning of December 2017. Together with the System Control Fair, which takes place at the same time, this biennial event is considered the largest robot and automation show in Asia.
read more...Yaskawa expands Allershausen site
After a nine-month construction period, Yaskawa has put a new extension with 5,000 square meters of floor space into operation in Allershausen near Munich, thereby expanding its production and storage capacities at the headquarters of the European Robotics Division.
read more...Film flashback
The SPS IPC Drives 2017 is already over. What technical highlights awaited the more than 70,000 visitors this year in the 16 exhibition halls? Look at this film by Computer&AUTOMATION to find out.
read more...Siemens names 'Inventor of the Year 2017'
Siemens filed 3,650 patents in the 2017 fiscal year - 150 more than in the previous year. The company has now named 14 particularly resourceful researchers as 'Inventors of the Year 2017'.
read more...How production technology and the IT world come together
A huge obstacle on the way to Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) is still the separation between the IT world and production technology or 'Operational Technology' (OT). Together with SAP, Mitsubishi Electric wants to close this gap.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
Junji Tsuda is the new IFR President
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has elected Junji Tsuda from Yaskawa Electric in Japan as its new president. Tsuda succeeds Joe Gemma from Kuka, who is handing over the position to his successor after two years in office. The new Vice President is Steven Wyatt from ABB.
read more...Smart transport with the LTS
It was first presented as a study at SPS IPC Drives 2016 - the LTS transport system from Mitsubishi Electric with its "Smart Carriages". An enhanced version of the solution is now about to be launched on the market.
read more...Complete robot control systems from a single source
The technology supplier Synapticon focuses on embedded motion controllers for collaborative and mobile robots. The company is organizing its trade fair appearance accordingly and is also presenting new products. CEO Nikolai Ensslen explains the background.
read more...Kuka invests in IoT expertise
Kuka is acquiring a stake in the Munich-based company Device Insight. In doing so, the Augsburg-based robot manufacturer aims to strengthen the IoT expertise of its start-up subsidiary Connyun and broaden its own portfolio in this area.
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