Archives for February 24, 2018

CeMAT 2018: Knowledge platform for logistics providers and supply chain managers

February 24, 2018 by Sam Francis

This year, CeMAT will feature another excellent set of forums. Together with major partners such as VDMA (Germany’s mechanical engineering industry association), BVL (Germany’s logistics association), the Fraunhofer IML Institute and the EHI Retail Institute, CeMAT will illuminate the opportunities presented by new Logistics 4.0 concepts while highlighting the latest best-practice solutions.

“Together with Hannover Messe, we are crafting a unique knowledge platform for the digitization of the supply chain, featuring numerous best-practice solutions and innovations like nowhere else in the world,” said Dr Jochen Köckler, member of the managing board at Deutsche Messe.

Below are some of the forums planned for CeMAT 2018. [Read more…] about CeMAT 2018: Knowledge platform for logistics providers and supply chain managers

Automatica 2018 to showcase solutions for food and beverage, plastics and packaging manufacturers

February 24, 2018 by Sam Francis

In September 2017, the German engineering research industry association VDMA increased its growth forecast for the current year for German robotics and automation from seven to eleven percent.

The industry is also booming internationally. With this positive outlook and numerous innovations ready to be shown, the world’s leading companies are going to meet at Automatica in Munich from June 19 to 22, 2018.

Visitors from industries such as food and beverage, plastics as well as packaging will find numerous innovative automation solutions and have the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts. [Read more…] about Automatica 2018 to showcase solutions for food and beverage, plastics and packaging manufacturers

Hannover Messe: Software and additive manufacturing for the factories of the future

February 24, 2018 by Sam Francis

Software and IT solutions will be high on the agenda at Hannover Messe 2018, which is no wonder in view of their pivotal role in connecting the individual links in the industrial value chain.

Integration and networking are central to the digital transformation of industrial production. For this reason, the exhibit categories “Automation” and “Digital Factory” will be a magnet for visiting professionals in April.

In halls 6, 7 and 8 the spotlight will be on IT solutions and integrated processes – in particular, additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, CAE, MES, ERP and PLM. [Read more…] about Hannover Messe: Software and additive manufacturing for the factories of the future

New issue of ‘Sensor Readings’ magazine out now

February 24, 2018 by Sam Francis

The new issue of Sensor Readings magazine from Robotics and Automation News is out.

It’s out a few days early because our production editor is too efficient.

It’s still in “beta” mode, if we can call it that, which means it’s still available free to all.

We may put a price on it in the future, and offer subscriptions, but existing subscribers to the RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com will always be able to access it free.

Not only that, existing subscribers will also enjoy a price freeze for the next few years, even if we double the prices.

So, if you paid $10 for a monthly subscription or $100 for a yearly subscription, you will probably always pay the same amount, however high we raise the prices.

So, please support us by subscribing now and take advantage of the price freeze before we start charging what most people say would be reasonable prices – not the reasonably low prices we charge now.

And thanks to all existing subscribers for your support. We won’t forget you.

Foxconn to invest $4 billion in new robotics and automation technology

February 24, 2018 by Sam Francis

Hon Hai Precision, better known as Foxconn, is planning to invest $4 billion into increasing the amount of robotics and automation technology used in its factories, according to a report on Nikkei.

The business news website says Foxconn’s profits are coming under pressure because of rising labour costs.

Foxconn, a Taiwan-headquartered company with extensive operations in China and around the world, is the main contract manufacturing partner for Apple, and makes the US tech giant’s iPhones and other devices. [Read more…] about Foxconn to invest $4 billion in new robotics and automation technology