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New Managing Director of Multivac Russia
As of January 1st, 2022 Mr Alexey Ratushniy has taken over the function of the Managing Director of Multivac Russia.
Lucrative early start - the "synchronous motion" of KraussMaffei Automation
Gripper starts at the same time as the injection molding process. Demolding time up to 35 percent lower, cycle time up to 6 percent faster. Synchronous motion with the ejector means less need for pneumatic systems.
Fanuc brings automated CNC milling to education market
Schools, colleges, universities, independent training centres and OEM training facilities can all benefit from a new Fanuc educational package that combines the company’s machine tool and collaborative robot technologies.
SAM-C robots pulls in the crowds
Fakuma robot release pulls in the crowds. Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s launch of SAM-C robots instantly attracts positive customer feedback and sales
Piovan acquires 100% of the American leader IPEG further strengthening its global leadership
The Italian Piovan Group acquires the American IPEG, creating the global leader, with a turn-over of almost half a billion euro, in the field of industrial automation for the processing of virgin and recycled polymers and bioresins. Closing expected within the first quarter of 2022.
STADLER Service Data Cloud platform enhances sorting plant efficiency
STADLER’s Service Data Cloud (SDC) provides a complete overview of the sorting plant’s operation with data captured from the facility’s equipment, unlocking opportunities to optimize its efficiency, facilitate troubleshooting and service support, and maximize uptime.
HRSflow’s servo-driven hot runner systems have now passed the 1000 mark
A steadily growing number of injection molders are being convinced by the precision and reliability of HRSflow's hot runner technology, which has been proving its performance in many industries for years.
OnRobot releases electric vacuum gripper for heavy-duty palletizing applications
Large, unwieldy bags of dog food, non-airtight clothing or consumer goods packages, and bulky, porous cardboard boxes. These are just some examples of demanding packaging and palletizing applications that OnRobot’s new VGP20 gripper can address.
Fanuc adds digital services to its service offering
Fanuc is adding the new digital service Fanuc Assisted Reality (FAR) to its service offering in Europe. With this, the company wants to support customers as fully as possible, even in times of travel restrictions and distance rules.
Loftware acquires NiceLabel
Loftware, Inc., the global leader in Enterprise Labeling & Artwork Management Solutions and NiceLabel, a leading developer of label management systems today announced that they are combining under the Loftware corporate umbrella.
Sidel celebrates three years of FDA validation for its Aseptic Combi Predis
In 2017, the Sidel Aseptic Combi Predis blow fill seal filler was validated by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for low acid products sold in the US - an industry first.