Category: Smart Factory

New Shifting Gripper for the Pressroom

by Ivo Greuloch | Apr 7, 2020

Bilsing Automation has announced the availability of a new feed gripper with extension capability for use in 2- and 3-axis transfer press lines as well as destacking applications.

Disinfection Robots Fight Against the Coronavirus

by Vanessa Weingärtner | Apr 7, 2020

Robots play an important role in fighting the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 around the globe. Disinfection robot UVD e.g. has been in high demand since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

7-Axes Robots With Extended Reach Added to the Portfolio

by Vanessa Weingärtner | Mar 13, 2020

Danish firm Kassow Robots has added two more models to its product portfolio. With its 1.80-m robot arm the KR 1805 opens up completely new applications for customers in industry.

New Sensor for Potentially Explosiv Areas

by Ivo Greuloch | Feb 25, 2020

ABB will present a new sensor for low voltage motors at the Hanover Fair 2020. It is suitable for applications in potentially explosive areas like the chemical, petrol and gas industry.

Steven Wyatt New President of IFR

by Ivo Greuloch | Feb 14, 2020

ABB manager Steven Wyatt has been elected as the new President of the International Federation of Robotics by its Executive Board. Wyatt succeeds Junji Tsuda of Yaskawa Electric.

Mobile Robots More Flexible and User-Friendly

by Vanessa Weingärtner | Feb 13, 2020

With the Locator software component, mobile robots independently determine their position. The solution simplifies e.g. the automation of intralogistics tasks in industry and trade.

Next Generation of Block I/O Devices by Siemens

by Vanessa Weingärtner | Feb 12, 2020

The machine-level block I/O devices can be used on redundant, high-availability systems thanks to S2 redundancy and high current-carrying capacity with power supply via L-coded plug.

Influence of AI on Production IT for 2020

by Ivo Greuloch | Jan 27, 2020

The technological impact on manufacturing IT applications has increased enormously, says MPDV. The specialists on automated manufacturing give some views of the future.

Benefits of Smart Manufacturing

by Vanessa Weingärtner | Jan 21, 2020

One of the key challenges for today’s businesses engaged in the process of digitalisation is connecting shop floor operational technology (OT) with IT infrastructure. Mitsubishi Electric shows how it works.

Efficiency in Switch Cabinet Production

by Vanessa Weingärtner | Jan 21, 2020

Phoenix Contact Wire assist assistance system from the ClipX product range guides the user through the process of semi-automated conductor processing and increases efficiency in production.