Machine Industries

IDS Imaging Development Systems, Inc. // Automate 2023, booth 6830  IDS presents how to leverage AI Vision with its user-friendly all-in-one system  Whether sorting, inspecting, supplying or documenting goods, many steps in the production process can be optimized with machine vision and artificial intelligence. However, many companies still lack the know-how and time to familiarize themselves with the field of AI and use the technology for their needs. The AI Vision System IDS NXT is designed to help with this, as it can be quickly and easily deployed by any user group, even without having extensive knowledge of machine learning,...

‘Edition’ robots ease entry into automated arc welding KUKA "Edition" robots help new customers automate welding tasks efficiently in price-sensitive markets. These focused robots offer an ideal cost-benefit ratio within the current KUKA technology portfolio. Initially, the KR CYBERTECH nano ARC will initially be available in two "Edition" variants, with other KUKA robots to follow. No one would drive a Formula 1 vehicle on a highway, so why use a highly specialized process robot for very simple applications? The new KR CYBERTECH nano ARC HW Edition robot is made for simple arc welding. This hollow-wrist robot provides the ideal entry...

Lufthansa Technik remains on track for success: 1.5 bn euros in revenue in first quarter   - The company again increased its earnings compared to the previous year - Engine business picks up again significantly - Recruitment of new employees is also making progress Lufthansa Technik remains on course for success. Following last year's record result, the global market leader in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) also got off to a good start in 2023. Despite strong headwinds such as high energy costs and ongoing supply chain challenges in the industry, the company suceeded in increasing earnings (adjusted EBIT)...

Safran and Lufthansa Technik sign a license agreement for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the Airbus A320neo / LEAP-1A nacelles   Safran Nacelles and Lufthansa Technik have today signed a license agreement for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of Airbus A320neo's LEAP-1A nacelles. Over 2,500 nacelles produced by Safran Nacelles are currently in service on Airbus A320neo aircraft that are powered by CFM International's LEAP-1A engines*. Lufthansa Technik is becoming a member of Safran Nacelles' licensed MRO network. The company will be able to carry out warranty tasks, repairs and modifications guaranteed by Safran Nacelles, the OEM**. Thus,...

  Feintool and SITEC strengthen cooperation in Europe  After a successful cooperation start in Asia, both technology companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to intensify cooperation in the production of metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells and electrolysers in Europe.  The market for fuel cell and electrolyser applications in Europe is developing very dynamically and offers high potential. In order to produce metallic bipolar plates – the core of a fuel cell – economically and on an industrial scale, the forming and further process needs to meet highest requirements in terms of tightness, precision and repeatability. With the FEINforming...