Fraunhofer News

A smarter way of building with mobile robots

Researchers are working with a mobile robotic platform called Husky A200 that could be used for autonomous logistic tasks on construction sites. This mobile robot is one of many projects pursued by the Fraunhofer Italia Innovation Engineering Center to advance the cause of digitalization in construction and bridge the gap between robotics and the building industry. Researchers at this center based in Bolzano, Italy, are developing a software interface that will enable mobile robots to find their way around in construction sites.

Baumer News

The superior sensors - U500 and UR18 ultrasonic sensors

The U500/UR18 ultrasonic sensors with IO-Link from Baumer are valuable information suppliers and additionally backwards compatible to established control systems.

Siemens News

Siemens acquires provider of virtual training for industrial companies

Siemens has acquired the Swedish service and software company Vizendo AB with headquarters in Gothenburg. Vizendo is a leading provider of virtual operator training for automotive manufacturing. Virtual training enables industrial companies to reduce their training times and launch new products faster and in higher quality. The acquisition took effect as per June 1, 2020.

Ganter Griff News

Lifting, swinging, latching

Adjustable hand levers are definitely among the most important standard parts for clamping and fixing in place. They are found in all kinds of applica- tions, and the Ganter portfolio is cor- respondingly diverse – now even more so with new, more versatile models.

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