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Additive manufacturing meets Industry 4.0: igus makes 3D-printed Tribo components smart

Additive manufacturing meets Industry 4.0: igus makes 3D-printed Tribo components smart

3D-printed wear-resistant parts from igus often offer the same service life as original parts. Now, igus goes one step further and makes the printed components intelligent.

Setting the record straight on robotic automation

Setting the record straight on robotic automation

Robotic automation has the potential to transform the future of work, taking the strain off employees and providing them with a more rewarding working environment. Julian Ware, UK & Ireland Sales Manager of ABB Robotics, explains why it’s time to change the narrative when it comes to robots and jobs.

AMT partners with Mitsubishi Electric to give 3D printing post-processing a 50x productivity boost

AMT partners with Mitsubishi Electric to give 3D printing post-processing a 50x productivity boost

Mitsubishi Electric’s range of automation products helps to create the first fully automated Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved post-processing machine for 3D printed plastic parts.

ABB technology to power world’s largest seawater desalination project

ABB technology to power world’s largest seawater desalination project

ABB technology is being used to build the world’s largest desalination plant in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The USD 500 million development will have the capacity to process over 900,000 cubic metres of seawater per day, enough to meet the demands of over 350,000 households.

Freeform bending machines with simultaneously controlled axes

Freeform bending machines with simultaneously controlled axes

Jörg Neu GmbH has long been regarded as a leader in freeform bending technology and continues to develop the process, based on the requirements of a wide range of industries. Since its foundation, the company has worked in partnership with Mitsubishi Electric whose CNC controllers enable full synchronisation over six axes.

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