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:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1884800/1884847/original.jpg "Compared with the previous year, orders in the machinery and plant engineering sector increased significantly, however the benchmark was very low.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1884200/1884225/original.jpg "Generally, the demand for cast parts is constantly growing in the automotive industry.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1879600/1879620/original.jpg "This report provides an overview of commodity prices and inventories of aluminum and zinc in August 2021.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1890100/1890177/original.jpg "The researchers at Fraunhofer IWS use a multi-adsorption system to investigate the adsorption behavior of competing gases to find suitable filter substances.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1879700/1879786/original.jpg "At LKR, a test geometry has been developed that allows coupons and components to be tested from a single casting with minimal geometric influence.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1876600/1876648/original.jpg "Efficient integration of components, machines or systems into existing production lines or systems should thus become a long-term reality.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1877200/1877205/original.jpg "The robot cleans different components in minimum setup time. This is where intelligence meets power: the KR QUANTEC nano scores with its rigid kinematics and also measures vibrations.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1890300/1890336/original.jpg "The lower weight of fiber plastic composites and their possibility of integration offer a welcome opportunity to reduce costs.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1890200/1890226/original.jpg "Sustainability – Green Wave")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1887500/1887576/original.jpg "EUROGUSS will open its doors again in January 2022.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1885400/1885422/original.jpg "The foundry exhibition was attended by 44 exhibitors and was well received by the participants due to the live format.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1882100/1882187/original.jpg "Shifting the gears towards a more sustainable die casting industry: Join the discussion on 5.10.20221.")
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1856200/1856258/original.jpg "EUROGUSS 2022 that will take place from January 18-20, 2022, at the Exhibition Center Nuremberg.")
Career News New Board Member at Kuka
As of November 1, 2019, technology expert Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann will be the new Chief Technology Officer on the Executive Board of Kuka AG.
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“With his comprehensive technology know-how, Peter Hofmann ideally complements the Kuka Executive Board,” says Dr. Andy Gu, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Kuka AG. "We look forward to a successful collaboration.” Peter Mohnen, CEO of Kuka AG, added: “With Peter Hofmann, Kuka has gained a renowned technology expert with extensive industry experience. The expansion of the Management Board further strengthens our focus on innovation and technology topics”.
Previously, Peter Hofmann was Senior Vice President for Research, Development and Digitisation at Krones AG in Neutraubling, Bavaria. He studied aerospace engineering and computer science at the University of Stuttgart. After completing his doctorate in computer science, he began his professional career as a development engineer at Daimler-Benz AG in Sindelfingen. In various positions at the company, he acquired a comprehensive knowledge in the development and production of sophisticated products in an international environment. In 2003, he was appointed Honorary Professor for Mechatronic Systems in Automobiles by the Technical University of Dresden.
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In 2005, Dr. Hofmann switched to automation technology. As head of technology at Bürkert GmbH in Ingelfingen, he was responsible for the development of control components. From 2010 to 2017, he worked for Festo AG in Esslingen. As Vice President, he was responsible for developing the new Process Automation business unit. Following the successful establishment of this business unit, Dr. Hofmann was Senior Vice President Global Research and Development for Festo AG from 2013 to 2017.
This article was first published by MM MaschinenMarkt.
Original by Victoria Sonnenberg / Translation by Alexander Stark
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