Reviews the Essen Schweissen und Schneiden cutting and welding trade show, assesses the latest developments in remote laser welding technology, identifies mounting trend for electric servo guns to replace pneumatic welding guns, reports on growing interest in aluminium welding and outlines the...

Eureka project E! 1784 Eurolaser Publics is creating a fully automated solution for the 2D and 3D laser cutting of metals up to 20 mm thick. The European consortium made up of Italian, French and Danish companies has developed a closed loop system incorporating innovative sensors and control...

Reviews the new products and processes that were exhibited at the 2001 Hanover Industry Fair. Reports on new developments in machine vision and robotic technology and identifies a trend towards higher payload robots for automotive applications.