I admire when companies seek to disrupt their industries from within, especially when their efforts reinforce that business can be a force for good. With its focus on prefabrication, Factory_OS is a modular construction start-up at the forefront of innovation and social good, which is why I’m thrilled to share Autodesk is building on its first investment in the company, and today announcing a second investment in Factory_OS.
The heart of every robot is its controller – and KUKA robots are receiving an impressive update in this area: future-compatible hardware and smart software ensure extremely efficient performance and maximum cost-effectiveness in the new controller for KUKA industrial robots KR C5.
With self-contained fiber-optic sensors available in housings as small as 30 x 30 x 15 mm, and several models of small DIN-rail mounted amplifiers that accommodate multiple-sensor applications, the Contrinex range is highly versatile. A choice of synthetic optical fibers with impressively low attenuation rates for general use or glass optical fibers for high ambient temperatures and aggressive environments provides options for even the most demanding applications.
Actemium Lyon Logistics in collaboration with a central supply company deploys an Interroll Crossbelt Sorter for the major supermarket chain, E. Leclerc, in their new processing building for fresh produce.
In a fast-changing world, GEA is committed to maintaining close, even instantaneous communication with customers and helping them navigate the new normal.
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched a new modular software suite, HxGN NC Measure, making it simpler and faster for manufacturers to inspect diverse parts directly on the machine tool.