The European launch of the Field system, a new IIoT platform, was carried out by Fanuc at the recently concluded EMO Hannover exhibition in Germany.

Europe, China, the USA and Japan are core markets for the mechanical engineering sector. MM International provides an in-depth insight into these dynamic markets in the midst of global policies such as Trump’s trade policy and the Brexit deal.

With robot systems capable of handling small workpieces from a few kilos to large parts up to 4 tonnes, Erowa is shining the spotlight on its ability to ‘Go Large and Heavy’.

Covid-19 will accelerate the business world’s move to Augmented Reality (AR) and other IoT solutions, as companies across the UK look to adapt to a ‘new working normal’.

Lantek has disclosed its economic results from last year: In 2019, turnover reached 21.1 million euros, which implies an increase of 9.6 % compared to the previous year.

Germany – The Institute for Plastics Processing (IKV) in Industry and Craft at RWTH Aachen University has announced the approval for further construction at the IKV site in Aachen Melaten.

Does moving towards the smart factory mean having to invest in a whole new set of machinery? Not at all! But it does mean upgrading some of your technology and changing the way you think.

With the use of network communication, new digital technologies combine physical manufacturing systems with virtual worlds of knowledge and 3D modelling.

Metav is not only a showcase for new metalworking-related products, technologies and services, it also reflects the strong sense of anticipation on the threshold of the fourth industrial revolution.

Yamazaki Mazak has returned from EMO 2019 buoyed by strong machine orders and record visitors to its booth.