On 24 May 2024, item Industrietechnik GmbH opened its new production plant in Qingdao, China. Through this new factory, item aims to enhance its position in the Chinese and Asian Pacific markets. The focus is on supplying...

Numerous research, development and production processes call for a low-particle environment. Additional areas with a much lower particle concentration are sometimes needed within these cleanrooms to protect particularly sensitive...

There is no avoiding automation – and cobots play a key role in this. Yet many SMEs shy away from the new technology because they feel overwhelmed by the complex safety aspects that are part and parcel of using collaborative robots....

Indicator lights and machine traffic lights have become a firmly established aspect of intralogistics operations, providing information about operating statuses and fill levels. In most cases, however, companies are restricted to...

Die item Industrietechnik GmbH fördert ganzjährig gemeinnützige Organisationen, die zum gemeinschaftlichen Leben in und um Solingen beitragen. Mit einer Spende von 1000 Euro unterstützt das Unternehmen den max-camp e.V, der sich für...

Combining short delivery times with efficient, flexible manufacturing, lean production has been regarded as standard practice for cutting-edge manufacturing ever since the 2000s. Numerous lean methods are available to help companies...