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03.08.2021 • News

New hybrid coating process

Additive manufacturing with wire and powder enables resource-efficient and cost-effective wear-resistant coatings.

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02.08.2021 • News

IDS expands management with third member

Effective August 1, Alexander Lewinsky became Managing Director of camera manufacturer IDS. The engineer takes over the operational management of the Obersulm-based company alongside Jan Hartmann. Company founder and shareholder Jürgen Hartmann remains responsible for development and product management.

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02.08.2021 • News • Machine Vision

Reduce Textil Waste with Hyperspectral Imaging

New EU guidelines for the ­recycling of fabrics and textiles have been in force since 2018. The aim of this very important ­project for the ­environment is to reuse all textiles worldwide from 2025. Hyperspectral imaging offers the technical requirements for ­successfully achieving this ­ambitious goal.

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30.07.2021 • News • Machine Vision

Computer Vision for Industry

A novel software platform with a modular, scalable design enables the integration of end-to-end solutions for Industrial Computer Vision as well as the creation, distribution and maintenance of Deep Learning-based quality and compliance checks across the enterprise.

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29.07.2021 • News

Balluff: Groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the headquarters

The sensor and automation manufacturer Balluff is building another office and administration building at its headquarters in Neuhausen a. d. F., Germany, which will accommodate 530 employees. The groundbreaking ceremony was held this Wednesday, and the building is scheduled to be ready for occupancy in summer 2023.

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28.07.2021 • News

Messe Stuttgart with halved sales in corona year 2020

Landesmesse Stuttgart calls the balance sheet for the 2020 financial year the "worst result in the company's history". The restrictions of the corona pandemic led to a more than halved turnover and a fat minus in the result. Similar figures are also expected for 2021. But the organizer of Vision trade fair is optimistic that physical trade fair operations can at least begin again from September.

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28.07.2021 • News

VMT and Cadkon become partners in the field of medical technology

Following successful cooperation in numerous automation projects, Vision Machine Technic Bildverarbeitungssysteme (VMT), and the special machine manufacturer Cadkon are joining forces in the form of a partnership. From now on, the companies will coordinate their automation solutions for laboratory automation as well as pharmaceutical and medical technology more closely.

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28.07.2021 • News • Machine Vision

Test System for Medical Technology

The new functions of an operating light, such as an adjustable color temperature and a variable light field diameter, got the test ­engineers into hot water: they ­simply could not be verified with conventional measurement technology. Therefore, together with a light measurement specialist, they developed a new test stand ­including a partially automated measurement process.

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27.07.2021 • News

Stemmer Imaging raises sales and earnings forecast

After a strong increase in business figures in the first half of 2021, Stemmer Imaging is raising its sales and earnings forecast for the full year. Accordingly, the machine vision company is increasing its sales target by almost 11 percent and its earnings forecast by a good 50 percent.

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26.07.2021 • News

ABB acquires Asti Mobile Robotics Group

ABB has acquired Asti Mobile Robotics Group (Asti), a manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMR). Their automated guided vehicles are used in many industries, including automotive, food and beverage, and consumer goods.

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26.07.2021 • News • Machine Vision

3D Metrology in Special Bicycle Workshop

The Dutch company Van Raam, based in Varsseveld, produces special bicycles that enable people with limited mobility to enjoy independent mobility. It manufactures its products according to the individual needs of the future owners. Many components are therefore manufactured as one-offs with different shapes and dimensions. With an automatic 3D scanning system, the engineers can efficiently meet the high safety and quality standards.

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inspect America September 2025 available now!

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This edition covers the debut of two major trade shows in the US: SPS Atlanta and Embedded World North America, both showcasing significant advancements in the industry.