productThe promises of Industry 4.0 are huge, but any proprietary solution for just one plant will fail due to extremely high costs. An economical solution for Industry 4.0 needs standards in order to enable the reuse of elements for suppliers and the lock-in free maintenance and low-entry costs for users, writes Eberhard Wahl, Head of New Business Technology TRUMPF Werkzeugmaschinen.
productMiddlesbrough-based Applied Scientific Technologies believes there is huge potential for collaborative industrial robots, a movement being driven by the evolution of Industry 4.0 and sister initiatives such as Laboratory 4.0. The company recently deployed its first prototype Siemens-enabled modular robot, the Hyve, into the cosmetics industry.
productFANUC has expanded its range of integrated image processing solutions with the introduction of the 3DV/600 Vision Sensor.
newsMitsubishi Electric is expanding its MELFA CR series for cost-conscious robot users by adding a new slim, long reach 8kg load capacity articulated arm model.
news‘Comau Talks’ is a series of vodcasts specially created to explain the characteristics and the potential of Comau’s new industrial automation technologies, with the aim of accompanying businesses and professionals in the delicate phase of industrial recovery.
newsSchneider Electric has appointed PWR, specialists in automated robotic packaging solutions, as its first ‘Master Robot Partner’. The announcement underlines the importance of the relationship, after many successful robotic packaging projects in the food industry.
newsBavaria-based company, BoKa Automatisierung, has developed a new, contactless solution for coronavirus testing. Instead of medical personnel, the prototype machine uses a video system and a Fanuc robot to guide tests and collect samples.
newsIn the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, manufacturing companies from across the globe are adapting their production plans in an effort to combat the virus, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
productParker Hannifins latest IQAN software (IQANdesign 3.0) allows easy implementation of distributed machine control, diagnostics and user interfaces in a multiple master module environment.
productFANUC says its latest robot controller is packed with smart features to boost control and productivity. Four key focus areas allow the new R-30iB robot controller to save up to 77% floor area, programme faster and easier, save power and maximise productivity.
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