For several years now, 5G has promised to improve production by enabling the monitoring of process flows or, for example, the control of mobile robots in real time. There are numerous companies with an interest in 5G, but many lack the know-how and resources to take the first steps. The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in Aachen has therefore designed a ‘5G Portfolio’, an offering that supports companies on their journey to 5G production, created with Ericsson’s Private 5G network solution.

The 5G portfolio ranges from evaluation and testing of various use cases, to in-house network planning and installation. Companies also can test a mobile 5G test system on their own shop floors. The system is particularly attractive to small and medium-sized companies, where the initial costs represent a hurdle and it is necessary to first prove the added value of 5G.

For further information www.ipt.fraunhofer.de

The UK has the potential to be the leading AI powerhouse in Europe, with huge opportunities to drive technology forward in its manufacturing businesses, delegates attending a high-powered conference at the Manufacturing Technology Centre will be told. The MTC will host the ‘Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturing 2022’ conference on 21 June. This free-to-attend event will bring together industry, academia and research institutions to explore how to take AI and machine learning forward.

Delegates will hear keynote presentations from industry experts, be able to take part in live Q&A panel discussions or join educational workshops and technology demonstrations. Presentation topics this year include the future of artificial intelligence, becoming data ready, AI for industrial applications, maintenance and security, and the benefits of AI for net zero.

For further information
www.the-mtc.org

Doosan Machine Tools has changed its name to DN Solutions, signifying a new start after the merger with DN Automotive, which became its new parent company in January this year. The ‘D’ in DN alludes to the 45 years of trust built by Daewoo and Doosan, the predecessors of DN Solutions, along with DTR Automotive, the predecessor of DN Automotive. ‘N’ represents ‘Now & New’, the will of the DN Group to open new paths by constantly taking on new challenges now rather than being complacent about past achievements. Doosan machine tools are available in the UK exclusively from Mills CNC.

For further information
www.dn-solutions.com

Swiss grinding machine manufacturer Kellenberger, which is part of the US-based Hardinge Group, is to dissolve its three existing sites in eastern Switzerland (St Gallen, Wittenbach and Romanshorn) and combine them at a new production facility. The new headquarters at Goldach, Switzerland is scheduled to be occupied by summer 2023. For the first time, all of the grinding machine brands belonging to the Hardinge Group will be brought together in a single location within an area of around 25,000 sq m. The UK agent for Kellenberger grinders is DF Precision Machinery.

For further information www.dfpmach.com

Designers across the manufacturing industry are increasingly taking advantage of the benefits of metal tube and profiles that are laser cut and welded. In turn, this move is opening up huge commercial potential for the metalworking sector.

Attendees on the Trumpf tube webinar will see how easy it is to program tube parts using newly enhanced Trumpf software. It links directly to
the new Trumpf TruLaser Tube 3000, on which the cutting of parts will take place during the webinar.

The identical webinars will run at 10:00 on 14 June and 14:00 on 15 June. After an initial 20-minute presentation and machine demonstration, attendees will have the opportunity to talk directly with Trumpf experts, who will answer questions on all aspects of laser tube and profiling cutting, and its application.

Register for 14 June at www.bit.ly/3lAknUx and for 15 June at www.bit.ly/3G6Xdyw