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read more...read more...International Federation of Robotics
China overtakes the USA in terms of robot density
The global average robot density has more than doubled within six years (2015: 69 units). China has become the global leader and has overtaken the United States for the first time thanks to huge investments in industrial robotics.
read more...TGW and Safelog work together
TGW Logistics Group further expands its solution competence in the field of mobile robotics and enters into a partnership with Safelog.
read more...Calibration software for robotics
This keeps the robot tool precise
In addition to switches, buttons and sensors, Captron Electronic also offers measurement and calibration technology for industrial robotics. One of the new additions to the PLC is a software module for calibrating tool center points (TCPs), i.e. end effectors such as tools and grippers.
read more...Safe autonomous wheel for AGVs and AMRs
According to the manufacturer, the SWD 150 safety wheel drive from Ez-Wheel's SWD series is the first safe autonomous wheel for AGVs and AMRs.
read more...Openness and app operation as goals
Integrating robotics into the automation system
Keba is in the process of integrating the drag&bot robotics software from the company of the same name, which was acquired in February 2022, into its modular automation platform Kemro-X. Filip Miermans, explains the background and gives an outlook on Keba's SPS trade fair appearance.
read more...Interview with Alexander Melkus, Sigmatek
Integrate AGVs regardless of manufacturer
Sigmatek has launched a fleet management system on the market that allows AGVs to be integrated into existing production facilities regardless of the manufacturer. Alexander Melkus provides insights into the software and explains why practical aspects should also be taken into account.
read more...Frank Woortmann, Phoenix Contact
Simulation as a data basis for the investment decision
The introduction of automated guided vehicle systems brings with it a number of challenges. Frank Woortmann from Phoenix Contact explains in an interview why simulations are necessary and which standards help with the introduction.
read more...The VDA 5050 standard
The VDMA and VDA associations have jointly developed an interface, the VDA 5050, so that driverless transport systems, or AGVs for short, can work together in intralogistics and production environments.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
Service robot sales increase by 37% worldwide
The market for professional service robots grew by 37% worldwide in 2021. The strongest growth came from Europe, according to the annual report 'World Robotics 2022 - Service Robots' by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
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