Overview: Topics
AI as an essential component of holistic digitalization strategy
01/06/2020
Since early 2019 an artificial intelligence solution (AI) has been integrated into the processes of the largest materials distribution and service provider in the Western world. "alfred" supports his colleagues at Materials Services in managing the global logistics network.
Lightweight design for commercial vehicles
02/05/2020
There is an enormous amount of potential for weight reduction and cost savings when considering the large, heavy parts needed for the drivetrain in trucks.
Compact, cost-efficient, immediately ready to go
02/04/2020
Whether it be plastics profiles for windows, cable conduits or skirting boards – in extrusion processes, optical inline quality inspection has many advantages. With the new compact inspection systems from PIXARGUS, flaws are detected much earlier than before and can therefore be corrected in real time.
Robots as efficient tube bending machines
01/03/2020
Tube bending robot systems are constantly developed further and improved. For the experienced engineers at transfluid this means first of all to make the software user-friendly.
Online quality control with innovative measuring technologies
27/02/2020
At #Tube2020 in Düsseldorf, SIKORA presents a broad portfolio of innovative systems for efficient and sustainable quality control and process optimization.
As good as new: An alternative to a new purchase
20/01/2020
Many companies have been reliably using the high-investment machines for decades. But at some stage the technology might reach its limits. In some instances, a general overhaul can be an alternative to buying a new machine.
Intelligent feeding solutions
01/12/2019
Today, fully automatic systems can be remotely operated thanks to intelligent, Industry 4.0 capable hardware and software components and are interconnected with correlating systems, linked by feeding technology.
Next Generation Additive Manufacturing
01/11/2019
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft has created futureAM to systematically and continuously develop the additive manufacturing (AM) of metallic components.
Purity through hydrogen
01/10/2019
In order to permanently reduce CO2 emissions, ArcelorMittal has developed a strategy for low-emission technologies which, in addition to converting CO2, also aims to directly avoid carbon.
thyssenkrupp continues to drive digital transformation
02/09/2019
The new thyssenkrupp Materials IoT GmbH offers customers an integrated solution for connecting production and digitalizing their value chains