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Proptech Pioneer GROPYUS Collaborates with Automation Expert KUKA for Automated Modular Construction

(IN BRIEF) GROPYUS, a proptech firm specializing in sustainable modular construction, and KUKA, an automation specialist, have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to create a fully automated and digitally managed production facility at GROPYUS’s Richen site in Germany. The investment, valued … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Manufacturing: Hexagon’s HxGN Production Machining Suite Unveiled

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched HxGN Production Machining, a suite of software designed to revolutionize manufacturing processes for discrete parts across industries like medical and aerospace. The suite offers CAD and CAM capabilities, process simulation, G-code verification, … Read the full press release

Innovative Automation: KUKA Robot Takes Over Sterilization Duties in Italian Dental Office

(IN BRIEF) Italian dentist and entrepreneur Dr. Giorgio Castagno has introduced a KUKA robot into his dental practice in Valsesia, Italy, to automate the cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments. This innovative approach not only saves time and resources but … Read the full press release

Digital X and DMEXCO Unite to Create Europe’s Premier Digital Hotspot

(IN BRIEF) Digital X, the world exhibition of digitalization, is set to return to Cologne on September 20 and 21, 2023. The event will feature over two million square meters of event space, five stages, and a marketplace, with more … Read the full press release

Hexagon Acquires HARD-LINE to Drive Advancements in Mine Automation and Tele-Remote Technology

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, through its Mining division, has acquired HARD-LINE, a Canadian company specializing in mine automation and remote-control technology. HARD-LINE’s expertise lies in providing remote control solutions and network infrastructure for tele-remote operation of heavy machinery in mines. The … Read the full press release

BBS Automation Set for New Chapter as EQT Agrees to Sale with Dürr Group

(IN BRIEF) EQT, along with its co-shareholders, has agreed to sell BBS Automation to Dürr Group. BBS Automation, based in Munich, specializes in automating production processes and reducing energy consumption and waste. It offers customized assembly and testing solutions for … Read the full press release

SCA Implements Voith’s Digital Solutions to Enhance Efficiency of XcelLine PM 2 Paper Machine

(IN BRIEF) SCA, a prominent paper manufacturer, has successfully implemented Voith’s digital and automation solutions to optimize production efficiency on its XcelLine PM 2 paper machine. The high-performance machine, commissioned by Voith at SCA’s Obbola site, produces 725,000 tons of … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: MAN Truck & Bus and Mobileye Team Up for Automated City Buses

Revolutionizing Urban Mobility: MAN Truck & Bus and Mobileye Team Up for Automated City Buses

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is partnering with autonomous driving technology specialist Mobileye to develop autonomous city buses. The collaboration aims to achieve highly automated driving in city buses that are ready for series production. The first milestone is … Read the full press release

KUKA’s Automation Expertise Boosts Productivity for German SMEs

(IN BRIEF) German SMEs are facing challenges due to a shortage of skilled workers, difficult delivery conditions, and high energy costs. A survey by the Manpower Group revealed that 75% of entrepreneurs struggled to fill job positions. To address this … Read the full press release

Siemens to Provide End-to-End Solutions for Cellforce Gigafactory in Groundbreaking Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Cellforce and Siemens have formed a strategic partnership to revolutionize the automotive market by accelerating battery manufacturing. Under the agreement, Siemens will provide automation and digitalization technology to support Cellforce’s gigafactory in Germany. The collaboration aims to enhance … Read the full press release

FAW-Volkswagen Boosts Battery Production with Over 100 KUKA Robots

(IN BRIEF) FAW-Volkswagen is using over 100 KUKA robots to increase battery pack production at its Fo-shan facility in southern China. The MEB Smart Factory produces up to 300,000 battery packs per year for the all-electric MEB platform. The factory … Read the full press release

ABB’s innovative technology supports sustainable mobility solutions for Germany’s EV market

(IN BRIEF) The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport, the largest EV market in Europe. ABB provides robotics and automation solutions for Germany’s automotive sector and helps establish the country’s EV charging infrastructure. Battery production … Read the full press release

KUKA Celebrates 125 Years of Shaping the Future of Work with Automation and Robotics

(IN BRIEF) KUKA, an international technology group, is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The company was founded in 1898 as an acetylene gas plant for street lighting, and has since reinvented itself multiple times. KUKA made history 50 years ago as … Read the full press release

Bosch unveils new software platform for automation of service robots

(IN BRIEF) Bosch has developed a new software platform to simplify the development of service robots for commercial and industrial activities. According to the International Federation of Robotics, 121,000 smart machines for professional use were sold worldwide in 2021, a … Read the full press release

KUKA Welding Cell aiuta lo stabilimento tedesco a riportare la produzione in Germania

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Un impianto di zincatura di medie dimensioni nel sud della Germania ha investito nell’automazione, utilizzando una cella di saldatura compatta KUKA per riportare la produzione in Germania e risparmiare migliaia di chilometri di trasporto nel processo di … Read the full press release

KUKA Welding Cell Helps German Plant Bring Production Back to Germany

(IN BRIEF) A medium-sized galvanizing plant in southern Germany has invested in automation, using a compact KUKA welding cell to bring production back to Germany and save thousands of transport kilometers in the production process. The plant has integrated a … Read the full press release

Indra wins €12.5m contract to equip Angola’s M’Banza Congo airport with digital infrastructure and automation

(IN BRIEF) Spanish technology and consulting company Indra has won a €12.5m ($14.6m) contract to equip the new M’Banza Congo airport in Angola. Indra will supply ground and air systems, digitising infrastructure and automating processes to reduce the risk of … Read the full press release

Orange pioneers multi-cloud 5G SA network for smart factories and beyond

(IN BRIEF) Orange has achieved a major milestone in its journey towards software and data-based, fully-automated networks with its experimental multi-cloud network named Pikeo. This experimental network, which is the first of its kind in Europe, has successfully run over … Read the full press release

KUKA’s new generation of mobile platforms: KMP 600-S diffDrive for high-speed support in production intralogistics

(IN BRIEF) KUKA, a robotics company, has announced the release of the KMP 600-S diffDrive, a new mobile platform for intralogistics. The platform is fast, with a speed of up to two meters per second, and is equipped with laser … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s Stake Acquisition in Incooling B.V. Advances Digitalization Strategy of Sensors and Actuators Division

Rheinmetall’s Investment in Incooling B.V. Will Also Strengthen Expertise in Automation, Sensors, Alternative Mobility, and Artificial Intelligence (PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 16-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall, a German integrated technology group active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced it … Read the full press release

KUKA’s Dr. Christian Liedtke appointed new Chairman of the Board for Open Industry 4.0 Alliance

(PRESS RELEASE) AUGSBURG, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA (ETR: KU2), one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial robots and systems for factory automation and part of Midea Group, has announced it has appointed Dr. Christian Liedtke as the new … Read the full press release

Wienerberger Group: Digital twins are among the fastest growing Industry 4.0 concepts

With its forward-looking applications and system solutions, Wienerberger drives automation and digitalization in the construction industry Industry 4.0 solutions for optimized performance and enhanced safety Digitalization helps to simplify processes at construction sites and saves energy and raw materials (PRESS … Read the full press release

New report: 10 actions industry can take right now to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions

Independent report highlights 10 actions to help industrial users improve their energy efficiency right now Improving energy efficiency will reduce energy bills and emissions substantially in the short- to mid-term, without compromising productivity Industry is the world’s largest consumer of … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to deliver a PrimeLineCOMPACT S1800 tissue machine in Vietnam for the production of high-quality tissue grades

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 29-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced a new order for the delivery of a PrimeLineCOMPACT S1800 tissue machine in Vietnam for the production of high-quality … Read the full press release

ABB Technology Ventures makes a minority investment in the winner of the ABB Electrification’s 2021 Startup Challenge

Collaboration further expands ABB’s innovation ecosystem strategy and strengthens digital portfolio of its Smart Power division Tallarna’s software helps customers identify successful decarbonization investments and mitigate financial risks Tallarna helps identify optimal solutions for energy efficiency projects and energy cost … Read the full press release

Digital transformation: An integration of Siemens’ SIMATIC IPCs with Hilscher’s cifX PC card technology will bring flexible access to all relevant fieldbus and real-time Ethernet systems

Integration of cifX PC card technology into SIMATIC IPCs offers flexible access to all relevant fieldbus and real-time Ethernet systems Companies can speed up time-to-market and increase efficiency in a heterogeneous IoT world SIMATIC IPC can adapt to the communication … Read the full press release

Accenture to apply digital twin technology and models to Mars’ manufacturing facilities globally

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 4-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced it has been tasked by Mars, the global leader in confectionary, food, and pet … Read the full press release

Accenture SynOps and myWizard® platforms will be deployed by Cyient to enhance its business operations

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW DELHI, 26-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced that its industry-leading digital expertise will be relied upon by Cyient, a global engineering, … Read the full press release

Irish tech company Votechnik developed a system for recycling electrical waste based on a KUKA industrial robot

(PRESS RELEASE) AUGSBURG, 28-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA (ETR: KU2), one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial robots and systems for factory automation and part of Midea Group, has announced that its KUKA KR QUANTEC industrial robot is in … Read the full press release

L’entreprise technologique irlandaise Votechnik a développé un système de recyclage des déchets électriques basé sur un robot industriel KUKA

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) AUGSBURG, 28-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA (ETR : KU2), l’un des principaux fournisseurs mondiaux de robots et de systèmes industriels pour l’automatisation industrielle et membre du groupe Midea, a annoncé que son robot industriel KUKA KR QUANTEC est … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric recognized at the Global Water Awards 2022 for its achievements in the water and wastewater sectors

Award reflects Schneider Electric’s leadership in the water, wastewater, and desalination sectors Breakthrough technology, EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert, named game changer in driving sustainability and future-proofing water and wastewater plant operations (PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 27-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric wurde bei den Global Water Awards 2022 für seine Leistungen in den Bereichen Wasser und Abwasser ausgezeichnet

Die Auszeichnung spiegelt die Führungsrolle von Schneider Electric in den Bereichen Wasser, Abwasser und Entsalzung wider Bahnbrechende Technologie, EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert, als „Game Changer“ bei der Förderung von Nachhaltigkeit und zukunftssicherem Betrieb von Wasser- und Abwasseranlagen bezeichnet (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 27-May-2022 … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson initiative makes progress on the use of renewable energy for more sustainable 5G mobile site operations

New milestone in Deutsche Telekom and Ericsson renewable energy collaboration Integrated use of solar and wind energy supply enables more sustainable 5G mobile site operations Intelligent energy management features optimize supply and demand on mobile sites (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 23-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

L’initiative de Deutsche Telekom et Ericsson fait progresser l’utilisation des énergies renouvelables pour des opérations de sites mobiles 5G plus durables

Nouvelle étape dans la collaboration entre Deutsche Telekom et Ericsson dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables L’utilisation intégrée de l’énergie solaire et éolienne permet des opérations de sites mobiles 5G plus durables Les fonctions de gestion intelligente de l’énergie optimisent … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric’s first-quarter results: focus on sustainability despite complex and challenging social and market dynamics

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 27-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, has announced the release of its first-quarter results. The report reaffirms the company’s … Read the full press release

Ergebnisse von Schneider Electric für das erste Quartal: Fokus auf Nachhaltigkeit trotz komplexer und herausfordernder Gesellschafts- und Marktdynamiken

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 27-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, has announced the release of its first-quarter results. The report reaffirms the company’s continued … Read the full press release

Second smart factory of Schneider Electric recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Sustainability Lighthouse

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 30-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, has announced that its Le Vaudreuil smart factory becomes the company’s second to … Read the full press release

Successful deployment across Asia-Pacific of the world’s first self-climbing, autonomous installation robotic system for elevators

(PRESS RELEASE) EBIKON, Switzerland, 2-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schindler Group (SWX: SCHP), a Swiss multinational company active in the escalators, moving walkways, and elevators markets worldwide, has announced  the successful deployment of the world’s first self-climbing, autonomous robotic system able … Read the full press release

DB Schenker to automate warehouse operations for fashion retailer MQ Marqet in Sweden

(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 1-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DB Schenker, a leader in supply chain management and logistics solutions part of Deutsche Bahn AG, has announced that MQ Marqet, a leading retailer for high-quality fashion in Sweden, will deploy its AutoStore, … Read the full press release

voestalpine opens new EUR 23 million testing center in Linz, Austria

(PRESS RELEASE) LINZ, 14-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Voestalpine AG (VIE: VOE), an Austria-based leading steel and technology group with a unique combination of materials and processing expertise, has announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art testing center in Linz, Austria … Read the full press release