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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3b/53/3b53eec6903a838b98425d19f21d25ee/0132416085v1.jpeg "Complex progressive dies serve as the basis for stamped and formed parts—such as the copper outer conductors for sensor elements shown here. They are equipped with bending and embossing dies manufactured on the Kern Micro HD. (Image:Quittenbaum, LLC)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5f/96/5f9606264f35f5979529286a887bbccf/0133859498v1.jpeg "Trumpf Expands Its Portfolio for 2D Laser Cutting (Image:TRUMPF GMBH + CO. KG)")
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identify parts that do not meet quality requirements. (Image:Fraunhofer IWU)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/4b/7c/4b7c11f510878f154012d04c18a7c3cc/0133798118v1.jpeg "RobCo Becomes a Unicorn: The Munich-based robotics company has reached a valuation of more than one billion U.S. dollars and is driving the next generation of autonomous industrial robotics with Alfie. (Image:RobCo)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/31/9f/319f87514d969d78d06cd8020e519d77/0133896768v1.jpeg "With BasqTrain 35, Talgo aims to develop a new generation of high-speed trains. Modular propulsion technology is intended to facilitate their use on various European rail networks. (Image:Talgo)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c0/3f/c03f30533805b91651a79fa308960759/0133801213v1.jpeg "The downward spiral in sales that Audi is currently experiencing shows no signs of stopping, as the analysis of the third quarter of 2026 shows ... (Image:Audi)")
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/22/18/2218229508f08c6d6ddcb1b49edeafbf/0133889260v1.jpeg "Figure 1: A portable health sensor platform. (Image:ADI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/47/90/479021ce10c621080b54df868977552f/0133858815v1.jpeg "Power electronics for humanoid robots: GaN transistors are expected to make motor drives in joints such as the shoulders, hips, and knees more compact and efficient. Nexperia is continuing to expand its GaN portfolio for this purpose. (Image:AI-generated)")
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Automation Getting Started with Robotic Manufacturing
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Automation and the use of robots can make production more cost-effective and flexible. Yet many companies are hesitant to embark on this transformation. Why is that? And how should one approach automation?
In this post, you'll learn:
Peripheral Equipment as a Starting Point: The greatest potential for cost-effective automation in an existing machine fleet often lies outside of core manufacturing itself—particularly in intralogistics, packaging, and shipping.
A Step-by-Step Approach: Instead of completely overhauling functioning systems, retrofits, upgrades, and a step-by-step approach significantly reduce investment risk and downtime.
Flexibility as an Advantage: Industrial robots outperform specialized machines due to their versatility and ease of retooling for changing production tasks.
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:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/cc/8f/cc8f835890eebdf5b0a5af6cf7992de6/0131274922v7-1000x563v1.jpeg "Robots can take over and automate many tasks in peripheral areas of EMS manufacturing. (Image: Delta Electronics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d0/60/d060abe414747890e398a326eded5133/260414-abb-robotics-gofa-ultra-accuracyv1.jpeg "Intuitive no-code tools and AI-supported software lower the barriers to entry into robotics, making it quickly accessible even for users without programming knowledge. (Image: ABB Robotics)")