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Automation is not always the best solution - a high number of variants or too large an investment are two obstacles why full automation is rarely an option for companies. But: there is also the option of partial automation.
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Automation is not always the best solution - a high number of variants or too large an investment are two obstacles why full automation is rarely an option for companies. But: there is also the option of partial automation.
Miniaturization, modular design and a growing range of cost-effective robot solutions and cobots are making automation accessible to small and medium-sized companies.

Due to the increasing energy awareness and rethinking of the market, the AST palletizer from Hirata is also available without any pneumatic components on request.

The European Engineering Industries Association (EUnited) is calling on companies and organizations to support the 'Good Work Charter' developed by the European robotics industry.

ArtiMinds Robotics presents new features and further developments of the no-code software solutions Robot Programming Suite (RPS) and Learning & Analytics for Robots (LAR).

The Hamburg-based company exoIQ has developed an active exoskeleton that provides up to 5 kg of power support per arm, making activities above the head and at chest height noticeably easier.

Safelog presents the latest generation of its agent-based AGV systems. The mobile transport robots can be used flexibly, quickly and reliably for various applications, even without a control station connection.

With the TX2-160L HDP, Stäubli is launching a robot for fiber laser cutting.
With a focus on artificial intelligence
Three trade fairs and the special issue Sensor&Vision await you in issue 5/6 of Computer&Automation. Find out in our special Robotics&Automation section why high plant efficiency does not depend on full automation and how SMEs can use robot automation.

The robotics industry meets at Automatica in Munich and showcases the latest trends and topics relating to the mechanical helpers. Included: megatrends such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable production and man and machine.