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Kistler is the global market leader for dynamic pressure, force, torque and acceleration measurement technology. Cutting-edge technologies provide the basis for Kistler's modular solutions. Customers in industry and scientific research benefit from Kistler's experience as a development partner, enabling them to optimize their products and processes so as to secure sustainable competitive edge. Unique sensor technology from this owner-managed Swiss corporation helps to shape future innovations not only in automotive development and industrial automation but also in many newly emerging sectors. Drawing on our extensive application expertise, and always with an absolute commitment to quality, Kistler plays a key part in the ongoing development of the latest megatrends. The focus is on issues such as electrified drive technology, autonomous driving, emission reduction and Industry 4.0. Some 2,200 employees at more than 60 facilities across the globe are dedicated to the development of new solutions, and they offer application-specific services at the local level. Ever since it was founded in 1959, the Kistler Group has grown hand-in-hand with its customers and in 2023, it posted sales of CHF 465 million. About 9% of this figure is reinvested in research and technology – with the aim of delivering better results for every customer.
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $18.2 billion in 2023. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets.
The Swiss Telsonic Group has been offering industrial ultrasonic solutions in Europe, America and Asia since 1966. Constant innovations help ensure that, in many applications, Telsonic has established a lead over competitors that offers added value to customers. With over 250 highly qualified staff, the owner-managed company specializes in metal and plastic welding as well as ultrasonic cleaning, cutting and screening (sieving). All over the world, customers in fields such as automotive, aerospace, packaging and medical technology value the company‘s comprehensive services and broad range of ultrasonic components for automation integrations as well as its complete welding systems.
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Festo is a leading manufacturer of pneumatic and electromechanical systems, components, and controls for process and industrial automation. Festo has continuously elevated the state of manufacturing with innovations and optimized motion control solutions that deliver higher performing, more profitable automated manufacturing and processing equipment.
Henkel is the global leader in adhesives, sealants, and surface technologies to the automotive industry, providing performance-driven high-impact solutions with a comprehensive technology portfolio and specialized technical services. Henkel’s high-performance material solutions enable customers to design and build advanced, sustainable lightweight constructions, while meeting continuously tightening automotive regulations.
IONA robot tracking hardware is a scalable network of sensors that provide metrology-grade positional data to automated manufacturing processes.
Live positional data from IONA enables robot simulations and programs to be updated either periodically or in real-time. This can be used to correct for variation in part location, cell setup or inherent errors in the automated system.
ORA robot control software can be used with a variety of sensing systems, providing deep insights and learning of the robot cell, and is easily integrated with a variety of robots and MES platforms.
This data enables an accurate digital twin of the manufacturing system, allowing the user to bring offline programmes online, and update without the need for manual intervention.
The metrology-grade data can be used to improve the accuracy and performance of robots enabling new processes to be automated for increased efficiency, quality, and reduced waste.
Recognition Robotics is an independent, American company producing an innovative robotic vision “brain” and software that creates the new way of automation. With a growing list of patented technologies, Recognition Robotics is the high-value provider of breakthrough, quick set-up productivity enhancements that increase the profitability of any automated line or process. Prior to Recognition Robotics, factories did not have a reliable solution for a robot to pick non-fixtured parts in racks. With a single 2D camera and our patented visual recognition software, our solutions can learn from a single picture of the part and guide the robot to pick the part in 3D with a full six degrees of freedom. The skill level required to implement and maintain our solutions does not exceed that of existing plant floor personnel.
With over 50 years of expertise in resistance welding of non-ferrous metals, STRUNK Connect is a renowned manufacturer of customized machines. Our competences are focused on following applications: cable welding, terminal welding, wire compacting, splicing, hot crimping, welding under braze, micro welding, diffusion welding of cooper foils and our innovative S2R solution for welding of cooper and aluminium connections. Our solutions are applied in: power distribution, HV wire harnesses, Inverter systems, Storages / Batteries, E-traction for stators and rotors, AC/DC charging applications, sensor signal transmission, and many others. Our portfolio includes bench top machines, semi-automated units as well as fully automated machines with optional process chaining. We provide our professional support from the first stage of product development during prototyping phase through samples production to the ready concept of tailored machine and automation.
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Oakland County, Michigan is a world-leading center for business that is home to leaders in the mobility, automotive, and advanced manufacturing industries. With over 1,000 foreign-owned companies from 39 countries, Oakland is a highly diverse and international community that boasts one of the highest concentrations of commercial designers and industrial engineers in the U.S.A. Companies located in Oakland lead the world in next generation automotive manufacturing and automotive-related research and development. Oakland County is home to approximately 12% of Michigan’s population and accounts for over 20% of the state’s GDP, making it the State of Michigan’s economic engine. Strategically located in the center of the Southeast Michigan region, Oakland provides innovative programs and access to resources to support local industry and build its economic base.
