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lockHannover Messe is widely regarded as the world’s leading trade fair for industrial companies – particularly those in engineering, robotics, and automation.
Held in Germany every year in April, the event attracts more than 200,000 visitors and over 5,000 exhibitors.
Considered to be the most important exhibition of its type, last year the special guests were German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and US President Barack Obama. [Read more…] about Integrating industry with the universe
Graham Mackrell, managing director of precision gearing specialist Harmonic Drive UK, explains actuators, boots and socioeconomic unfairness
As a famous fictional policeman once said, “The reason that the rich were so rich… was because they managed to spend less money”.
What he meant was that although the rich may buy more expensive things, they buy products that will last longer and are therefore a better investment.
Although the policeman in question was referring to boots at the time, the same is true of cars, phones, and even servo actuators used in packaging machines. [Read more…] about Reassuringly expensive gear: Overcoming the challenges of the packaging industry
In a global manufacturing outlook report, 49 per cent of manufacturers surveyed were reported to be investing six per cent of their revenues in research and development and innovation, in a push to transform their businesses.
Asian manufacturing companies surveyed exhibited the highest investment expectations, with a majority of respondents from China, Japan and India indicating they would spend more than six per cent of their revenues on technology and innovation.
Twenty-five per cent of the respondents have already poured investment in avant garde technologies such as 3D printing. [Read more…] about MTA 2017 to spotlight new technologies with specialised zones
After the tremendous success of Hannover Messe 2016, for which the United States was the official partner country, the profile of German and European industry has reached new heights.
Both the leaders of the US – President Barack Obama – and Germany – Chancellor Angela Merkel – were special guests at last year’s event, which was the most well-attended ever.
This year, Hannover Messe will be even bigger. As well as growing in popularity, the event will now combine CeMAT, the trade show for the logistics industry. [Read more…] about Robotics and Automation News chosen as Hannover Messe media partner
The global industrial robotics market is expected to grow at a rate of 5.4 per cent over the next three years to reach $41 billion annually, according to Allied Market Research.
AMR valued the market to be at $26.78 billion in 2012. Rapid growth in automation demands, coupled with reduction of duties on refurbished goods in Asia Pacific region has fuelled the growth of this market, the research company says.
Industrial robotics is expected to be used in alternative application areas in growing markets. The key area such as electronics, which is still growing at an increasing rate, has witnessed penetration of industrial robotics in a significant manner. [Read more…] about Industrial robotics market forecast to reach $41 billion globally by 2020
By Andrew Till, vice president, technology, partnerships and new solutions, Harman Connected Services
The connected car revolution is here and soon we could see these machines evolving during their own lifecycle thanks to over-the-air software updates.
Connectivity is rapidly transforming the way we consume goods. It’s even challenging the very concept of ownership, as the template set by mobile devices spreads to other aspects of our lives through the Internet of Things.
One of the biggest potential markets for this new way of doing business is the automotive industry. [Read more…] about Evolution of the machines: How connectivity is transforming the car
By David Shepardson, Reuters
Apple is wading in to the debate over regulation of self-driving cars, declaring it is excited about the potential for automated transportation and calling on US regulators not to restrict testing of such vehicles.
A five-page letter from Steve Kenner, Apple’s director of product integrity, to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is the company’s most comprehensive statement yet about its interest in self-driving vehicle technology.
The November 22 letter followed more than a year of industry speculation about the computer and iPhone maker’s plans for expanding into transportation. [Read more…] about Apple more or less confirms autonomous car project in letter to US government
The Chinese government is to publish technical standards to regulate its growing industrial robot manufacturing sector, according to a report on China.org.cn.
Speaking at the 2016 China Robot Industry Conference on Wednesday, the deputy director of the Ministry of Industry’s Equipment Industry Department, Sun Feng, says the standards will cover aspects such as product quality, research and development capabilities, staff qualifications, sales practices and social responsibility.
The website also reports that Sun said the ministry will also launch pilot projects for service robots and set standards for those as well. [Read more…] about China to publish standards to regulate industrial robot industry
OR Laser believes the jewellery industry will be the main beneficiary of Orlas Creator
OR Laser believes it is on the cusp of further innovate the jewellery industry with the introduction of its new and accessible metal additive manufacturing system, the Orlas Creator.
OR says its Orlas Creator offers an “economically profitable” metal system with “superior speed and productivity gains by way of its unique” circular build-platform design in combination with a proprietary, rotation-led precision coater blade that will bring new value creation opportunities for jewellery brands.
During its 30-year history, 3D printing has already caused some serious disruption within the jewellery industry by facilitating new approaches to jewellery design and manufacturing. [Read more…] about OR Laser claims its 3D printing method will innovate jewellery industry
Hannover Messe, the world’s largest trade show for the industrial sector, has chosen Robotics and Automation News as a media partner.
The decision follows on from last year’s collaboration between RoboticsAndAutomationNews.com and CeMAT, the logistics industry exhibition organised by the same events company.
This year, both CeMAT and Hannover Messe will be combined into one gigantic event, and Robotics and Automation News will be there to cover all the major developments. [Read more…] about Hannover Messe chooses Robotics and Automation News as media partner
