Are autonomous mobile robots an invention from which we will only benefit in the future? No, they are rather an invention that the packaging industry, for example, can and should use already in the here and now! After all, AMRs make daily tasks such as materials transport and machine loading more flexible, more efficient and more time-saving.
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Packaging production is an important part of the print industry. It might not appear to be as sensational as 3D or functional printing, but packaging can be quite an interesting topic as well. So, let’s take a closer look at the challenges facing this cornerstone of our industry and what they mean for printers and converters.
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The recent publishing of the “Printing Industry 4.0” report by the bvdm is the perfect occasion to dive a little deeper into this trend-setting topic. The ever-changing printing industry is on its way into a new age of digitalization. But digital transformation isn’t only about automation but comprises a variety of complex components.
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With its binder-jetting technology Swedish company Digital Metal has already produced more than 300,000 components. Now they aim to improve its productivity by automating the processes.
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Today’s work environments become increasingly digitized and connected thanks to automation, cloud infrastructures, big data and the IoT. But this is not all that industry 4.0 has to offer: More and more virtual and augmented reality applications are entering productions plants.
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In cooperation with many different international companies Swinburne University of Technology is currently setting up an Industry 4.0 testlab in order to produce commercial parts out of carbon fiber composite with less cost, minimal waste, and improved production capability.
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A recently released report foresees the next industrial revolution, with the fashion and textile industry being the beneficiary. Its drivers:
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Komori’s and SCREEN GP’s workflow promises to enhance automation in all printing processes and might result in an IoT smart factory.
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