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.
Startups gain access to the latest technologies, expertise, business coaching and a partner network of industry players and investors
3D printing in companies is booming. Design engineers are printing special components and wear-resistant parts themselves without further ado. However, the projects stand or fall on the quality of the printing material, warns Jonas Burk, Head of Additive Manufacturing at igus. The fact that 3D printing with high-performance polymers from igus is worthwhile is not only proven by the service life tests. Customers can also manufacture their products more economically and faster than injection moulding.
At the Hannover Preview Event on 19 February, IEN Europe Editor Kay Petermann spoke with Dr Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Board, Deutsche Messe AG, about the upcoming Hannover Messe 2025. Why you shouldn't miss...
IEN Talks with Jari Jäppinen, Head of Technology, Large Motors and Generators, ABB Introducing a world-first medium voltage speed-controlled motor concept.
Are you interested in learning the basics of non-contact infrared temperature measurement? This 60-minute webinar in Spanish language will give you an overview of non-contact infrared temperature measurement...
More and more robots will appear in new places. The pandemic showed us the need for robots when labor shortages happen. The consequence of this is that more and more people will get in touch with them with two major...
When it comes to time-sensitive networking, exciting times are literally ahead of us. Connected Industries are necessary to support the aims of Industry 4.0. They rely on data and the insights that can be gained...
Manufacturers are constantly looking for new ways to optimize their operations, reduce cost, and improve security and sustainability. Today, most factories leverage only a fraction of daily production data because...
What is most important in ethically harnessing the power of AI? Who is responsible for helping ensure that ethics are integrated into AI, within corporations and outside?
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role in our economy. Companies are increasingly using AI for many aspects of their competitive activities, while at the same time regulators around the world are studying...
Attackers are the first to exploit new technologies to launch sophisticated attacks at scale. Many companies experience the challenge to keep up and few are starting to take action...
