Robotics

To improve the ability of robots to interact with sensitive or different objects, Melexis has developed a fully integrated tactile sensor called 'Tactaxis'. This enables robots to pick fruit, for example.

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BlueBotics, a provider of navigation solutions for AGVs and autonomous mobile robots, will in future be part of the Zapi Group, a manufacturer of electronic speed controllers, electric motors, battery chargers and products for electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR), a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMR), recorded a 42% increase in sales compared to the previous year in 2021. In December alone, the company set a new record with almost 300 robots delivered.

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Universal Robots (UR), Danish supplier of collaborative lightweight robots, reports record annual sales of 311 million US dollars for 2021 - a 41% increase in sales compared to the previous year.

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Schaeffler acquires Melior Motion, a manufacturer of precision gearboxes for industrial robots, with the aim of strengthening its robotics business.

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You have decided! Over 2,500 votes were cast and now the results are in: these are your 2021 covers!

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Agilox has a new top management team: Helmut Schmid will take over as CEO from January 2022.

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The experts at Webcon see five important automation trends for the current year - low-code and no-code tools, citizen-assisted development and content management play a decisive role here.

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ABB has appointed Jörg Rommelfanger as the new Head of the Robotics division in Germany with effect from January 1, 2022. As Head of the Automotive business line, the 48-year-old will also be responsible for the Robotics division's automotive and supplier business in Germany.

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The German robotics and automation industry is expecting double-digit sector growth in 2022. This was reported by the VDMA Robotics & Automation Association.

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