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Earth's orbit is becoming increasingly crowded. Metal parts are buzzing around the planet and pose risks to space travel. That's why they need to be removed. Some companies see this as a future market.
read more...Many companies have introduced technology-based changes at a rapid pace in recent years. In our increasingly digital society, openness to technology and the effective implementation of new processes are the keys to success.
read more...Are robots the saviors of production? Five current trends show how the use of robots can drive digitalization and prevent a shortage of skilled workers.
read more...Mechanical and plant engineering 2022
High inflation, the war in Ukraine, material bottlenecks and difficulties in the supply chain have taken their toll on the mechanical and plant engineering industry this year. At the VDMA's annual press conference, VDMA President Karl Haeusgen nevertheless drew a confident balance.
read more...No wall is too steep, they walk upside down on ceilings, they stick better than any professional adhesive: the feet of geckos! This effect is to be used in the "GecKI" joint project to develop energy-efficient, auto-adaptive adhesive pads for robot gripping systems.
read more...International Federation of Robotics
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...Calibration software for robotics
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...Openness and app operation as goals
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...Frank Woortmann, Phoenix Contact
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...International Federation of Robotics
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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