Germany — The Hannover Messe Digital Edition 2021 will see Arburg present a new turnkey system that is set to raise the bar in aspects of digitalisation, automation and the circular economy in plastics processing. The digital networked injection moulding machine produces drinking cups with a crumpled look. These can be visually enhanced inline and marked with recycling information that is specific to them. Not only that, but they are also 100 % traceable.

Germany — In a research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), ATS Elektronik, the Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Machine Tools at Leibniz University in Hanover and Fauser are developing new functions for the Manufacturing Execution System of the future. The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2021.

Automated production using the example of a bone saw guide block.

Strack Norma implements an automatic palletising system to be able to provide its products quicker and more efficient.

Meusburger reports a slight decline in sales compared to 2019. On the other hand, the number of active customers developed positively with an increase to over 22,500.

A desktop-sized learning factory shows how Industry 4.0 works. It is already used in many companies. The manufacturer uses it to simulate future scenarios in its own Innovation Lab.

Manufacturers of wire harnesses will soon be faced with new quality requirements. Find out how using digital twins can ensure vertical and horizontal traceability of products.

Current topics and trends as well as networking and a look behind the scenes — All of this and more took place at the Meusburger Tool and Mould-Making Days 2019.

This article provides the most important information on warehouse technology. Get an insight into various disciplines, warehouse types and application areas!

Thyssenkrupp Materials Services is adopting a flexible IT infrastructure for smart, agile management of all the company's processes along the supply chain.