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KUKA KR FORTEC F boosts productivity and reduces delivery times for MERZ’s production facility

In the MERZ production facility, the KUKA KR FORTEC F (Foundry) links four machining centers, fills and empties changeover stations and ensures optimal utilization of the machine tools. KUKA heavy-duty robot enables […]

HARTING introduces its new Han® ES Press contact inserts

The new Han® ES Press contact inserts with tool-free quick connection technology significantly reduce assembly time during wiring. In addition, jumpers offer the possibility of potential multiplication in the connector. The Han® […]

Beckhoff showcases its PC and EtherCAT-based control technology at Prolight + Sound 2016

For the sixth year running Beckhoff will be exhibiting at the Prolight + Sound trade show in Frankfurt and will present its PC and EtherCAT-based control technology for stage and show technology. […]

Eaton’s uninterruptible power supply exceeds future requirements of international standard

Following a string of rigorous tests, Eaton has confirmed that its existing uninterruptible power supply (UPS) products not only already meet, but in fact exceed, the requirements of the upcoming changes to […]


Renishaw’s neuromate® and neuroinspire™ solutions successfully utilized by world’s leading children’s hospitals

Renishaw announces that a neuromate® stereotactic robot system and neuroinspire™ surgical planning software have been installed at one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London, UK. […]


STW expands its ESX family of mobile control units

Sensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW) presents a new member of its ESX family of mobile control units. Until now, the focus has been placed on modular extendibility; this time the cost optimisation has been […]


PMI 6 Control from Pilz – Visualisation and control in one package

Pilz introduced its new PMI (Pilz Machine Interface) 6 Control, the first operator terminal to be equipped with a soft PLC in accordance with IEC 61131-3 as standard. This terminal goes beyond professional […]


Multi-Contact’s RobiFix-MINI features extremely compact design with significantly reduced weight

With the latest addition to its Roboticline program, Multi-Contact has created a further solution for high-frequency welding technology. Thanks to its compact, lightweight design, RobiFix-MINI is easily integrated into modern lightweight design […]


Linak introduces its new LA40 actuator

Even more possibilities for customers with further development of one of Linak’s most versatile actuators. About a year ago, Linak launched what is called “an actuator with a unique combination of features”. […]


DEWETRON to showcase its TRIONet data acquisition system at Sensor+Test 2016

DEWETRON announces the invention of the revolutionary TRIONet data acquisition system and will present it at the Sensor+Test at booth 1-116. This compact, distributable instrument accepts any two of the company’s multi-channel […]


Stäubli showcases six-axis robots for parts cleaning

Cleaning robots make their debut At this year’s Hannover Messe, Stäubli Robotics will be demonstrating just how easy and efficient the automated cleaning of components can be. The HE cleaning robots from Stäubli […]


Pioneers of Industry 4.0: The Robotic industry

The robotics industry has been booming in recent years, and this trend is set to continue in 2016 – both in the global marketplace and at HANNOVER MESSE. This year’s show, which […]


Fraunhofer’s new high-frequency radar scanner features monitoring in 360-degree radius

Nowadays it is impossible to imagine industry without robots. Safety laser scanners mostly safeguard dangerous areas and protect people from collisions. But optical sensors have their limitations, for instance when plastic surfaces, […]