Smart automation is reshaping industrial production. Machines, control systems and service processes are becoming more connected, data-driven and flexible. To fully leverage these capabilities, manufacturers need secure and reliable access to OT across sites – for maintenance, troubleshooting and optimization. Yet in many factories, legacy systems, segmented networks and stringent security requirements still stand in the way of what has been a commodity in IT environments for many years.
As automation systems grow more complex, machine builders are rethinking how they design and deploy motion. Nicola Pezzolato, Application Engineering Leader EMEA at Kollmorgen, explores how a new generation of servo technology is helping manufacturers simplify design, improve flexibility, and build greater resilience into their supply chains.
IP65-protected solution for large machines and factory floors where operators need flexible visualization
Bridging wireless sensors and analog control systems
Versatile communication options & high reliability
The conservation organization Project Seagrass and Tandem Ventures have joined forces to design, develop, build, and test an underwater harvesting machine. Onshape enables the team to collaborate in real time, even from a boat.
For industrial quality control and defect detection
For use in rugged applicactions from -40 to 75 °C
The annual virtual conference Demystifying EMC (DEMC) 2026, hosted by Rohde & Schwarz and partners, will take place over two half days on February 10 and 11, 2026.
Intuitive user interface for operation in four languages
Full electric design ensures fast cycles with high repeatability
Beyond the data-driven efficiencies of Industry 4.0, a new paradigm is emerging for manufacturers across every industry: Industry 5.0. This next evolution emphasizes a human-centric, resilient, and sustainable approach, calling for a more symbiotic relationship between human workers and intelligent machines.
When it comes to the world of motion control, it’s easy to take your feedback device for granted. After all, it’s a small part of the system and is typically tucked inside the motor housing, out of sight and out of mind. However, the impact this seemingly minor component has on a system’s accuracy, performance, reliability, and ease of integration is hard to overstate.
Advanced performance in small sizes
Dynamic drive solutions for machinery and systems
Flexible, modular workpiece transport can bring valuable extra speed to automated assembly with free pallets. Scalability is also enhanced, while built-in tracking provides traceability data to meet the requirements of demanding industries such as automotive.
Functionally safe measurement in industrial applications
Ensure accurate measurements and safe processes by overcoming the challenges of precision flow metering
Upgrades with new CPUs, I/O modules, and couplers for enhanced control and flexibility
Video streaming and recording with IDS cameras
For fast, stable and precise short-range measurement
Adaptive, real-time control in a high-mix, temperature-sensitive environment - this was the challenge faced by Rutland Plastics in automating the insertion of M8 brass inserts into plastic assemblies with a heat-staking process.
New servo drive line addresses need for cost-effective automation solutions
Accelerated PLC integration without need for programming
Functionally safe, reliable performance in the toughest industrial environments
Compact motor with built-in Industrial Ethernet interface
Cost-effective solution designed for performance and reliability
All-in-one platform solution for SMEs
Certified Security at the Core: How IEC 62443-4-2 Devices Help Machine Builders Boost Efficiency and Compliance
One module for discrete I/O, safety I/O, and IO-Link
Instant detection and response to critical events from multiple data sources
Easy installation for payload handling up to 20 kg
Today, vision sensors can be used to implement first-class solutions for many sensor tasks in production, quality assurance, logistics, packaging, and beyond. Raw data sensors offer the greatest possible flexibility in terms of adaptation to special requirements and customer wishes. On the customer side, however, this is associated with a comparatively high programming effort. The SmartRunner Explorer 2-D and 3-D device family from Pepperl+Fuchs shows that this does not have to be the case.
Dr. Susanne Krichel, Head of Global Innovation & Advanced Technology, Lapp about cabling and how it helps to drive innovation.
Strong performance in single and three-phase motor variant
Compact series for cost effective fan and pump applications
View, analyse, document and share oscilloscope measurements more easily and effectively
For reliable wind data, even in harsh offshore and marine weather conditions
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