ABB repositions itself
The ABB Group has launched the third stage of its Next Level strategy. This goes hand in hand with a realignment of the divisions as four entrepreneurial units and a consolidation of the existing ABB brands.
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Robotics - the development up to 2019
More than 1.4 million new robots will be installed worldwide by 2019 - according to the latest forecast by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). What are the drivers of growth? How are the individual sales markets and regions developing?
read more...Wheelchair robot 'MeBot' climbs stairs independently
With the 'MeBot', the Human Engineering Research Lab is developing the first wheelchair robot that can autonomously negotiate stairs and kerbs. Fraunhofer IPA has integrated the necessary radar measurement technology. The innovation competes against other systems in the Cybathlon.
read more...Showtime for the 35th Motek
More than 1000 exhibitors are inviting visitors to Stuttgart from October 10 to 13 - over 900 at Motek, the trade fair for production and assembly automation, and around 100 at Bondexpo, the trade fair for bonding technology, which is being held at the same time.
read more...Claus Jessen resigns from office
On 13 September, Dr. Claus Jessen (53) resigned from his position as CEO of automation supplier Festo. He will leave the company on December 31, 2016. He had only recently taken the helm.
read more...Robots provide support in the Amatrice earthquake zone
In the aftermath of the earthquake in Amatrice, Italy, three flying robots and two robots were deployed as part of the EU research project 'TRADR'. Under great time pressure, they helped the Italian fire department with further operational planning.
read more...Study on human-robot cooperation published
What is the current status of fenceless robot technology in industry in Germany? The Fraunhofer IAO examined this question in the study "Lightweight robots in manual assembly".
read more...Masters manipulation tasks and difficult terrain
The 'Mantis' robot is able to negotiate steep craters and scree fields. It has gripping tools that enable it to change its surroundings. What's more, it even learns from its mistakes.
read more...Final result of the takeover bid
On August 8, Midea announced the final result of the voluntary public takeover offer of its subsidiary Mecca International (BVI) for the Augsburg-based robotics company Kuka.
read more...What companies need for drone use
Drones are being used more and more frequently in the industrial sector - whether to inspect chimneys, check photovoltaic systems or fly over company premises. However, the legal situation is unclear.
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