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Muller Martini Manufacturing has expanded its machine park with a robot cell from ABB that automates welding with up to nine axes. © ABB
Industry 4.0

Weight and precision in series

2. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse
The new order from the parent company could only be handled with a new robot cell. A Swiss contract manufacturer opted for a system that has a total of nine […]
Robots are being transformed from programmable machines into intelligent collaborators that learn, adapt and work safely side by side with humans. © Kuka
Industry 4.0

Automation decides for itself

2. June 2026 Stéphane Itasse
Industrial automation systems are now being given a new foundation. AI and simulation are penetrating all areas – from planning to virtual commissioning and operation. The aim is to optimize […]
Automated welding at Stadler Anlagenbau has been given a further boost by the Tawers G4 welding robot system. © Panasonic Factory Solutions
Industry 4.0

More progress in automated welding

27. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse
A manufacturer of recycling and waste sorting systems wanted to weld its systems automatically rather than manually and procured a new control system for this purpose. This shortens the welding […]
The roller conveyor blast machine painted in Schottel's colors enables repeatable quality in production. © Schottel
Industry 4.0

Automation increases production efficiency

22. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse
Efficiency in all areas was the goal. To achieve this, a German manufacturer of drive and maneuvering systems as well as control systems for ships and offshore applications invested in […]
The market for sheet metal, stamped and other vendor parts is highly competitive. In order to be able to acquire profitable new orders, an exact cost analysis is essential. © THIELEN SOFTWARE & CONSULTING
Industry 4.0

Secure lucrative orders and profits

21. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse
Suppliers have to calculate very carefully, especially when the economy is weak. The right quotation calculation helps to correctly determine and cover costs, as well as to win lucrative orders […]
The robot-guided friction stir welding gun "Steppwelder" in use on a 6-axis industrial robot. Dominik Walz, MPA, University of Stuttgart
Industry 4.0

Suitable for lightweight series

8. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse
Researchers have succeeded in developing a new form of friction stir welding for flexible, robot-based production lines. The newly developed “Steppwelder” welding gun enables the joining of high-strength aluminum alloys […]
The calibration device demonstrates its capabilities in use for pressure gauge testing. © Burster
Industry 4.0

Check very carefully on site

5. May 2026 Stéphane Itasse
Mobile testing devices are a must for service and calibration technicians: regular maintenance and system calibration of sensors on presses and assembly lines is only possible with the right equipment. […]
In industry, MSG welding is often automated, which is why quality control in the process is helpful. © Lessmüller
Industry 4.0

Ensuring quality in the arc welding process

21. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse
Optical coherence tomography: Users now have more options for automated weld seam testing during LI arc welding. Ein Hersteller für die Qualitätsüberwachung von industriellen Schweißprozessen erweitert sein Angebot um ein […]
The CNC 80 E TB MR tube bending machine will be demonstrating at Tube how series performance and process stability work together. © Schwarze-Robitec
Industry 4.0

Advanced systems for efficient tube processing

9. April 2026 Stéphane Itasse
Automation and high performance are the focus of Schwarze-Robitec’s trade fair appearance at Tube 2026 from April 13 to 17 in Düsseldorf. With the CNC 80 E TB MR and […]
Cobots make life easier for welding professionals - and production more efficient for companies. © Fronius
Industry 4.0

Specialist with a fun factor

26. February 2026 Stéphane Itasse
Cobots make the lives of welding and cutting professionals easier and companies’ production more efficient. The advantages of collaborative robots are of particular benefit to SMEs. Surveys by market researchers […]

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