Feature Robotics & Motion Control A new focus at AUTOMATICA
AUTOMATICA 2014 will be taking place on the grounds of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from 3rd-6th June 2014. This year the high growth sector of service robotics will be an additional exhibition focal point with its own hall
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UTOMATICA 2012 proved to be a significant meeting place for the automation industry and the world’s largest trade fair for robotics with 31,000 visitors from more than 100 countries. More than 720 exhibitors from 40 countries exhibited their products and solu- tions in five halls.
Starting from 2014, AUTOMATICA is also going to be one of the top trade fairs in the world in the area of indus- trial service robotics. This field was previously shown in special exhibits. Dr Michael Wenzel, managing direc- tor of Reis Group Holding and CEO of VDMA Robotics + Automation, empha- sised at the end of the last fair, “I have seen the clear commitment of associa- tion members to Munich and AUTO-
Take five minutes and see how robots could transform your business
ABB’s five minute Productivity and Efficiency Appraisal can help manufacturers to quickly identify the potential for using robot-based automation. The new initiative is part of ABB’s ongoing drive to con- vince UK manufacturers about the proven business benefits that robots can deliver in a wide variety of industrial applications. It requires minimal up-front effort from participants, and is comprised of four simple steps. Step 1: complete the five minute self assessment form - respon- dents are first asked to complete a quick self assessment form con- taining eight basic questions about their business. This form takes only five minutes to complete and is available online or as a printed document on request. Step 2: return the form to ABB - once the complete form is returned, an ABB engineer will evaluate the suitability of robotic technology for application(s) and will get in touch to arrange the free, no-obligation automation appraisal site visit. Step 3: free, no obligation automation appraisal - during the half-
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day appraisal site visit, the ABB engineer will assess any specific applications where robots could help deliver productivity and effi- ciency savings. The engineer will also assess existing conditions at the plant, and will ask the respondent a few questions about the cur- rent wastage levels and the amount of down-time currently incurred through maintenance, delays or cleaning. Step 4: take the free steps to transforming your business - following the site visit, the ABB engineer will present the findings in a short report highlighting the main applications where robots could deliver the greatest savings and/or improvements. The report will also include return on investment (ROI) calculations showing both estimated savings over a five year period and details of the expected payback on invest- ment, which can typically be recovered in just 18 months. As a manufacturer and supplier of industrial robots, ABB and its accredited system integrator network can handle everything from plan- ning and implementing a stand alone robot through to a complete robotic system. ABB
www.abb.com T: 01908 350 300
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Below right: the aim of AUTOMATICA is to present the entire value added chain in robotics and automation
MATICA. There is a clear decision for AUTOMATICA 2014 to put service robotics more strongly in the limelight. I am very pleased that there has been a closing of ranks in the industry, espe- cially in robotics, for this strategic fur-
ther development. There are already commercially successful applications in professional service robotics.” AUTOMATICA covers all areas of robotics plus automation and has taken place on the grounds of the New Munich Trade Fair Centre every two years since 2004.
AUTOMATICA
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FEBRUARY 2014 Robotics & Motion Control
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