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DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore Extend Partnership to Revolutionize Global Warehouse Automation

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore, a leading robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, are expanding their collaboration to advance automated warehouse operations on a global scale. DHL, already involved in nine operational AutoStore warehouse … Read the full press release

Leading AM Companies Unite to Launch AM I Navigator Initiative at Formnext Event

(IN BRIEF) A consortium of leading additive manufacturing companies, including Siemens, DyeMansion, BASF Forward AM, EOS, and HP, has introduced the AM I Navigator Initiative at the Formnext event. This initiative presents a comprehensive maturity model to guide companies through … Read the full press release

ARBURG Shines at Fakuma 2023 with Innovations in Plastics Processing and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) ARBURG demonstrated its capabilities in plastics processing and innovative solutions at Fakuma 2023 in Friedrichshafen. The exhibition featured 20 exhibits showcasing sustainability, digitalization, and automation in plastics processing. The world premiere of the ALLROUNDER 520 H with the … Read the full press release

Vodafone and NTT DOCOMO Outline Roadmap for Automation in Open Radio Area Networks (RAN)

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and NTT DOCOMO have jointly released their second white paper, outlining a strategic path toward increased automation in Open Radio Area Networks (RAN) for 5G networks. The focus is on reducing manual processes through AI and Machine … Read the full press release

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