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Industry 4.0

Automatic tool changer for press brakes

7. July 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

Following the success of Amada’s ATC machines, of which more than 1,000 have been installed worldwide, the Japanese manufacturer has extended the company’s ATC technology to its mid-range series for […]

Steel production at Swiss Steel © Pressebox

Consistently green transformation

6. July 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

The legally binding Paris Climate Agreement was adopted at the 21st World Climate Conference (COP 21) in 2015. Its goal is to limit global warming to a maximum of 1.5°C. […]

Pilz offers personal advice on safe automation solutions and services at the "all about automation" trade fairs. © Pilz

Individual security live

5. July 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

Economical solutions for safe automation – including comprehensive services: This is Pilz’s focus at the regional trade fairs for industrial automation “all about automation” in Hamburg (29. and June 30, […]

Company

102 million euros in four months

4. July 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

Fagor Arrasate got off to a terrific start in 2022, landing new projects in all business areas. In the first four months alone, 26 new projects worth 102 million euros […]

The PL Compact is available in various versions. Metallbau Ganzmann opted for a configuration with a work surface of 3,000 x 1,500 mm. © MicroStep Europe

A stroke of luck at the right time

1. July 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

Metal construction, welded assemblies, machining of castings: Metallbau Ganzmann, a company based in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is flexibly positioned. In 2021, the family business took advantage of MicroStep’s anniversary offer and […]

The flat boom made of aluminum enables ergonomic working even in lower spaces. © Schmalz

In the balance

30. June 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

Where cases, cartons or sheets have to be ergonomically moved, stacked or deposited, lifting aids such as the vacuum tube lifter Jumbo are often in use. Any vacuum lifter would […]

Tube Wire

Vertical tube and profile bending

29. June 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

“Ondomat 2.0”: Lang Tube Tec presents new all-electric tube and profile bending machine for mandrel-less bends. Lang Tube Tec, manufacturer of tube bending machines, is launching a real novelty on […]

Appointments

Energy transition determines investment climate

28. June 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

Challenging global economic times and geopolitical crises on the one hand, the desire for personal encounters and technical discussions at eye level on the other – against the backdrop of […]

Schulz Fördersysteme relies on the easy-to-operate Cobot WeldSpace 4.0 from Demmeler for automated welding. © Demmeler

Flexible welding with level

28. June 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

Simply set it up at the desired location and start welding: The Cobot WeldSpace 4.0 is easy to operate and, according to manufacturer Demmeler, delivers “top welding results”. Welders are […]

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Working cleanly and safely in the Makerspace

27. June 2022 Hans Georg Schätzl

“Careful, it gets dirty here!” warns Joris Bijkerk before he pushes aside the red slatted curtain and enters his “dream come true.” Here, in the “Welding and Cutting” room, amateur […]