AI continuing to gain ground: Awards presented to winners of the “Founder Competition – Digital Innovation” at EMO 2019 in Hanover, Germany

Improving energy management through artificial intelligence, using a smartphone for virtual sewing patterns, or saving human lives with a digitalised process chain: these are just some of the unique ideas with which start-ups were able to convince the jury of the “Founder Competition – Digital Innovations” organised by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and…

Global machine tool community paving the way for Industry 4.0

Extensive international involvement in VDW’s umati presentation at EMO Hannover 2019  70 companies from ten countries have connected 110 machines and 28 value-added services at EMO Hannover 2019 via the umati standard interface. “umati is opening up a new chapter in production,” says Dr. Heinz-Jürgen Prokop, Chairman of the VDW (Verein Deutscher Werkzeugmaschinenhersteller – German…

EMO Hannover 2019 boosting investment levels with array of new technologies

Andreas Scheuer, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, opens the world’s leading trade fair for metalworking   Andreas Scheuer, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructre, together with Lower Saxony’s First Minister Stephan Weil, Member of the Board of Management of Deutsche Telekom Adel Al-Saleh, Cecimo President Dr. Roland Feichtl and EMO General Commissioner Carl…

EMO Hannover TRENDSPOTS – Discover the product innovations of the world of metalworking: No. 4

Solutions with the moves!  ALPHA LASER and Picum have announced a collaboration that meets a long-held industry desire for an end-to-end mobile laser welding and milling solution, without any need to transport components. Rapid mobile servicing of tools, molds and other components and making changes to them represents a major customer benefit. Mobile laser welding…

EMO Hannover TRENDSPOTS – Discover the product innovations of the world of metalworking: No. 2

Batch size one – and quick about it! In the run-up to EMO Hannover 2019, BAM GmbH is launching its new digital manufacturing platform up2parts. This online portal for custom manufacturing components aims to eliminate time-consuming e-mail inquiries and lengthy purchasing timeframes. BAM GmbH specializes in using mechanical machining and additive manufacturing processes to produce…

EMO Hannover TRENDSPOTS – Discover the product innovations of the world of metalworking: No. 1

We’ve got Industry 4.0 under control  Automation, robotics and digitization with the Heronius SmartFactory – under the banner of “Innovation made in Germany”, Heronius is making its very first appearance at EMO Hannover in September 2019 to show visitors how they can control automation systems without a PLC. The dynamic, new start-up Heronius GmbH divides…

Doomed to fail without AI?

EMO Hannover 2019: Applying an “engineering approach” to the systematic use of artificial intelligence  The headline is intentionally provocative. According to a 2018 study by Boston Consulting, China, Japan and the USA have been upgrading their artificial intelligence (AI) systems for some time now, meaning that Europe urgently needs to take action. Prof. Jörg Krüger,…

Cobots – Successful collaboration between man and robot

EMO Hannover 2019 showcasing robotic and automation solutions for manufacturers  Robotics and automation are among the key technologies for ensuring lasting international success. Cobots interact directly with humans and give manufacturing companies a competitive edge in the market. At EMO Hannover 2019, trade visitors will find countless automation solutions and collaborative robots aimed at enhancing…