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EPHJ: The essential event for the high precision sector

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The EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show is the international showcase for high precision technologies in the fields of watch-making and jewellery, medical technology and microtechnology.

It is the must-attend event for the presentation of products from these segments, and the 2018 show sounds promising.

For 16 years, the EPHJ-EPMT-SMT Trade Show has welcomed a global flagship of expertise in the high precision sector, including the machine segment, represented by a wealth of companies from the sector.  [Read more…] about EPHJ: The essential event for the high precision sector

New issue of ‘Sensor Readings’ magazine out early

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The April issue of Sensor Readings magazine is out slightly early. (Use the online reading app below to view all pages, full-screen option available.)

For new visitors, Sensor Readings is the monthly magazine produced by the same team that produces the Robotics and Automation News website.

It contains a selection of articles from the website as well as original, magazine-only material.

If you would like to advertise your company or event in the magazine, we have some very special offers running at the moment.

Email us our sales team now for more details.

Ghost in the Shell: Manga movie magnificence

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Even though I’m not all that familiar with “manga” comic culture, I’ve seen some manga movies and have heard of Ghost in the Shell. 

Manga originated in Japan as far back as the late-19th century, but with their arrival on television, truly awesome animated cartoons have captivated new generations of fans from around the 1980s onwards.

Ghost in the Shell was originally known as Mobile Armored Riot Police and was a TV series in the very early 1990s. It became a worldwide media franchise, and now, we have this film starring Scarlett Johansson.  [Read more…] about Ghost in the Shell: Manga movie magnificence

New Hannover Messe event planned for Asia-Pacific region

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Deutsche Messe and SingEx Exhibitions have signed a contract of partnership to stage Industrial Transformation Asia-Pacific – a Hannover Messe event, which will take place from 16 to 18 October 2018 at the Singapore Expo Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The first event of its kind in Asia Pacific, the new trade show will expand its focus beyond the local landscape with state-of-the-art solutions and an international line-up in the conference component.

It is expected to welcome more than 150 exhibiting companies and 5,000 visitors as well as 25 speakers and 500 participants at the conference.  [Read more…] about New Hannover Messe event planned for Asia-Pacific region

‘Concentrated robotics power’ at Hannover Messe 2018

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Organisers of the Hannover Messe say there will be “concentrated robotics power” at this year’s industrial technology show. 

ABB, Epson, Kawasaki, Kuka, Mitsubishi, Schunk, Stäubli, Universal Robots, Franka Emika and Yaskawa – the exhibitor list for Hannover Messe 2018 reads like a Who’s Who of the robotics industry.

These robotics companies, systems integrators and providers of gripper systems and more will be showcasing their Smart Factory solutions under the banner of the show’s lead theme of “Integrated Industry – Connect & Collaborate”.  [Read more…] about ‘Concentrated robotics power’ at Hannover Messe 2018

The Discovery: Postcards from the afterlife

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Being from a pre-internet age, I find it surprising when an online company makes or at least funds a good movie, and The Discovery is a very good movie. 

And it’s not just because Robert Redford stars in it that makes it look like a good movie, although that is definitely an advantage because he gives the film a sort of timeless quality and provides a link between an older generation who lived without many of the astounding technologies we know about and perhaps use today.

He’s also an appropriate casting selection for a Netflix movie because he’s a champion of independent films and founded the Sundance Film Festival. Not to mention the fact that he’s also been in some of the most memorable movies of all time, and some that are less well known but of a very high quality nonetheless.  [Read more…] about The Discovery: Postcards from the afterlife

CeMAT 2018: Future technologies in intralogistics

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VDMA forum program for materials handling and intralogistics as well as software and digitalization

The VDMA Materials Handling and Intralogistics Association and the VDMA Software and Digitalization Association is supporting the forum program at CeMAT 2018. 

Together with important partners such as the German Logistics Association (BVL), the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, the EHI Retail Institute and the Scientific Society for Technical Logistics (WGTL) the VDMA associations will show which trends and technologies make Logistics 4.0 possible.

The future of intralogistics is digital and networked. Various products are already developing strongly towards autonomous intelligent systems.  [Read more…] about CeMAT 2018: Future technologies in intralogistics

Hannover Messe: How digitization is revolutionizing work

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Digitization is facilitating new forms of work and collaboration, while at the same time confronting industry with a new set of challenges.

As the need for a technically qualified workforce goes up, the number of qualified workers continues to go down.

The Hannover Messe supporting program titled “Career 4.0” explores the different requirements and opportunities in this sphere.  [Read more…] about Hannover Messe: How digitization is revolutionizing work

Oxeon awarded aerospace supply certification

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Oxeon, makers of TeXtreme, has received the AS9100D Aerospace certification. This designates a high-standard Quality Management System.

CEO Henrik Blycker says: ”The official AS9100 certification is a very important step in the development of the company.

“Even though we already deliver material into the Aerospace Supply Chain, it is important that we continue to improve ourselves and show our commitment to the market.  [Read more…] about Oxeon awarded aerospace supply certification

Healthy ways to work at your desk using the best digital helpers

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If you spend long hours in front of your computer as a part of your work, you certainly know how exhausting it may actually be.

Very often, people whose jobs involve physical work envy those who work at their desks, but there is really nothing to envy.

Physical injuries and other health issues emerge as a result of lengthy sessions in front of a computer.  [Read more…] about Healthy ways to work at your desk using the best digital helpers