The digitalisation of industrial processes is fundamental for businesses to thrive in a market that is ever more demanding and where competition is fierce. With a plethora of innovative technologies available, driving this transformation with a sustainable strategy is key.
Manufacturers and technology leaders such as Panasonic along with other leading companies will show how data and digital solutions are transforming manufacturing at the Manufacturing Innovation Forum from 10:00-12:00hrs CET on March 17th.
Software growth at KEBA: The internationally active automation specialist KEBA, based in Linz / Austria, has acquired the software company drag and bot, based in Stuttgart / Germany.
Melexis has made a major innovation to improve robots’ ability to interact with fragile or diverse objects. The company has unveiled Tactaxis, a fully integrated tactile sensor that is compact, soft and provides the 3D force vector acting on its surface. This improves robots’ hands and grippers, making delicate operations such as fruit picking possible. The technology is successfully implemented in a functioning prototype.
Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) closed the acquisition of an NFC patent portfolio from France Brevets and Verimatrix. Infineon is now the sole owner of this patent portfolio, which consists of nearly 300 patents in various countries.
MTEK Industry AB and EFESO Consulting AB are pleased to announce that they have entered into a partnership to leverage advanced digitization tools to accelerate transformation towards future-proof operations in manufacturing and digital value chains.
As B&R’s new Industry Segment Manager for e-mobility, Ronny Guber offers automation expertise for solving the battery production challenges that come with the shift to electric vehicles.