Tag: Computer-aided manufacturing
ABB increases production in Europe by 50 percent
ABB robots in use Many robots are already used in automobile production, such as here at the BMW main plant. In many industries it is different. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
ABB increases production in Europe by 50 percent
ABB robots in use Many robots are already used in automobile production, such as here at the BMW main plant. In many industries it is different. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
ABB increases production in Europe by 50 percent
ABB robots in use Many robots are already used in automobile production, such as here at the BMW main plant. In many industries it is different. (Photo: dpa) Munich The…
German robotics and automation industry expects record business
Kuka robots at the VW plant in Emden The automotive industry was one of the pioneers when it came to the use of robots. Many other industries are now following…
SAP and Kinexon form an alliance for the Internet of Things in industry
Munich, Dusseldorf Permanently installed machines in factories are now largely digitally networked with each other. “It’s a completely different story when it comes to moving assets such as robots, tools…
Robot developer Anybotics raises $50 million in venture capital
Anytime X The Anybotics robot can independently inspect the work and draw attention to problems. (Photo: Anybotics) Zurich The Swiss robot developer Anybotics has developed a four-legged inspection robot for…
How robots with artificial intelligence get a warehouse under control
Hamburg The workers in the Otto Group’s goods distribution center in Haldensleben will soon have eight very special new colleagues. These are robots that are designed to take on tasks…
These five use cases were presented at the Hanover Fair
Hanover At the Hanover Fair in the past few days, artificial intelligence (AI) was one of the topics that moved the around 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors the most. The…
The shortage of skilled workers increases the demand for cobots in medium-sized companies
Munich The shortage of skilled workers is increasingly accelerating automation, even in smaller companies, which have so far been rather skeptical about the use of robots. “The majority of our…
How SAP, Bosch and Siemens want to network industry
Hanover How can delivery bottlenecks be foreseen? Which batch from a supplier was faulty? And how much CO2 is produced during the manufacture of a product? These are central questions…
This is how AI is revolutionizing the industry
Hanover The tablet that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) placed on its stand at the Hanover Fair helps the user to operate a robot – and can replace a service technician.…
How Siemens intends to gain market share in SMEs with its new platform
Munich Siemens’ new digital strategy is beginning to take effect. “We have gained new customers and additional sales from small and medium-sized companies via the Siemens Xcelerator platform,” said Siemens…
The digital twin helps with construction
Haukeland Clinic in Bergen The new building of the clinic was not only planned on the computer, but also carried out with a digital twin. (Photo: KHR Architects) Cologne The…
Siemens is expanding production in the USA
Train production by Siemens in Sacramento The Mobility division intends to significantly expand production in the USA. (Photo: Bloomberg/Getty Images) Munich During the corona lockdowns, retailers were unable to meet…
Start-up from Munich teaches robots how to fold towels
Munich In view of cost pressure, labor shortages and the trend to bring production back home, robots are becoming established in more and more industries. Industrial laundries and the textile…
When it comes to robotic automation, the focus must be on people
The author Sabine Scheunert is Vice President Digital & IT Sales/Marketing at Mercedes-Benz AG (Photo: Imago) The automation of processes will increase significantly in the future. At Mercedes-Benz we already…
Start-up Innok: Demand for outdoor robots is increasing
Innok robot at the training mine of the TU Freiberg The start-up now wants to scale its business model. (Photo: Innok) Munich Autonomous, mobile transport robots are becoming increasingly popular…
Start-up Innok: Demand for outdoor robots is increasing
Innok robot at the training mine of the TU Freiberg The start-up now wants to scale its business model. (Photo: Innok) Munich Autonomous, mobile transport robots are becoming increasingly popular…
Robot manufacturer Kuka wants to revolutionize the construction industry
augsburg There are only a few industries with such great deficits in automation as the construction industry. Gerald Mies, head of the Systems automation division of the robot manufacturer Kuka,…
Medium-sized companies are showing increasing interest in robotic solutions
Robco team Roman Hölzl, Constantin Dresel and Paul Maroldt (from left) founded Robco. The start-up develops modular robots for smaller industrial companies, for which it is only worth using the…