From intelligent machine components to cognitive production
Intelligent machines, i.e. machines that are wirelessly networked and equipped with sensors and electronics, are considered a key technology for the digital production of tomorrow. At the trade fair, Fraunhofer IWU will be showing three selected projects that generate such productivity advances: smartTOOL - an intelligent tool holder, an adaptive profile rail guide for more economic efficiency of machine tools and miniaturised actuators as key elements of production plants and machines.