Case Studies

May 06, 2026 Buildings directly from the printer - what was once a bold utopia a few short years ago has now become part of everyday life. Affentranger Bau AG, one of the pioneers of concrete printing, has developed this innovation, which opens up new dimensions for the construction industry, to series maturity. A key component in this system is a 3-axis gantry robot developed by the Swiss company Güdel Group AG.

Apr 22, 2026 Increasing speed, flexibility and operator-friendliness of a thyssenkrupp Bilstein production line via retrofit upgrade to the new Panasonic TAWERS G4 Welding Robot System.

Mar 17, 2026 It is an “industry first”: In Cixi/ China, the Palcan Group is currently ramping up a fully automated production line for the stacking of fuel cells. Stäubli robots play an important role in the handling of sensitive and costly components like sheets and foils under the extreme conditions of a strong acid environment.

Mar 16, 2026 SolarEdge e-Mobility, a supplier of power electronics, batteries, and electric traction systems for automotive OEMs, offers integrated electric mobility solutions for electric and hybrid vehicles. Their production facility in Umbertide (PG) houses an R&D team comprising over 60 engineers and technicians. They also maintain a presence in Terni, focused on Telematics, and in Germany, centered on e-Propulsion.

Feb 26, 2026 For a sustainable circular economy, recycling plays an essential role, especially when electronic consumer goods are involved. The recycling of electronic waste can be harmful to human health and is therefore an optimal field of application for robotics and automation. The Irish technology company Votechnik has developed a system with a KR QUANTEC that can master these challenges.

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