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How Unitronics is helping cooling OEMs answer that question - with a PLC, not an IT department
The industrial group receives this coveted innovation prize in recognition of its platform for highly integrated actuators. An independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, selected the winner from among three nominated companies. The award was presented by Dorothee Bär, Federal Minister for Research, Technology and Space, during the official opening of HANNOVER MESSE on April 19, 2026, in the presence of Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
More and more mobile robots are finding their way into industry. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), a total of 200,000 service robots were sold worldwide in 2024. 51% of this were robots for transport and logistics. Wherever human interaction, variable processes or frequent changes of location are required, humanoid robots are seen as a promising technology. In real life, however, their use often fails due to high investment costs and complex integration.
An independent jury comprising top-class experts from political and business communities, research, and the media, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, has nominated three companies selected from the numerous submissions for the HERMES AWARD. The winner will be announced at the official opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on April 19, 2026. The Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space, Dorothee Bär, will present the award.
Easy-to-mount single axis sensor for simple switching tasks
As the robotics sector steadily moves from science fiction to factory floor, a new generation of humanoid robots is emerging to reshape industry, healthcare, and daily life.
Available in three frame sizes with a wide gear ratio range
Offering a wide range of output forces with short lead times for industrial applications
Intrinsically safe copper-based Ethernet to ATEX Zone 1
IEN Europe interviewed Marco Calabrese, the Managing Director of Lika Electronic, about customization and trends in encoder development.
Custom Coil Designs for Industrial and Robotics Systems
For decentralised communication in the IO-Link Safety System
For reliable transmission in rotating systems
Ensure accurate measurements and safe processes by overcoming the challenges of precision flow metering
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.
Precise, modular drive units with high power density
Robust and compact with an arc-free design and extended switching cycles for a long and safe product life
Real-time handling of process data at its point of production is an integral aspect of tomorrow’s automation system, enabling a more resilient operating environment for plant owners. ABB’s Kim Fenrich, Global Product Marketing Manager - DCS Platform, explains how edge computing complements the functional separation of core operations from a parallel layer of digital applications for monitoring and performance optimization.
Whether you’re talking about hybrid regional jets to next-generation air taxis it’s increasingly clear that the future of flight is electric, and electromechanical (EM) actuation is playing a central role in making this a reality. As aircraft systems move away from hydraulics and pneumatics in favor of all-electric architectures.
Compact designs with a wide range of electrical parameters
Leuze SmartID-Edge controls a network of identification systems and sensors for track-and-trace requirements in production and the supply chain. Secure communication between 1D scanners or 2D camera systems takes place at edge level using OPC UA and full integration of the AutoID Companion Specification. The advantage: Each object to be identified is not only represented by its code but also mapped on a virtual tag in the edge system.
One module for discrete I/O, safety I/O, and IO-Link
Embedded RESTful API facilitates data transfer between I/O Modules and network clients
Providing access to sensor data without the need for cables
Connectivity for up to 128 HF read/write heads in confined industrial environments
All-in-one interface for control and visualization
For modern automated systems, those responsible are faced with the challenge of finding efficient cabling solutions that fulfil both the high performance and data transmission requirements. Traditional cabling systems often provide for separate cables for these purposes, which leads to increased effort and higher costs. One Cable Solutions (OCS) solve these challenges and thus also meet the growing requirements of the IIoT.
Decentralised acquisition and control of process data with less wiring efforts
Power and ergonomics for industrial applications
Rotating actuator head for versatile installation options
An interview with Jonas Trautmann, Global Product Marketing Manager at ABB about the value of data and how to structure it.
Integrated FailSafe over EtherCAT connection for safe data transfer
Flexible and easy device management for efficiency in critical automation processes
Helps reduce overall application footprint
Engineered for digitizing building automation networks
New capabilities and flow rate to optimize processes in more applications
Low-cost implementation of change demands overcoming the restrictions to innovation created by closed proprietary systems.
The digitization of production is gaining momentum. As technology trends such as SPE and Ethernet APL become established, automation levels are beginning to merge.
As technology trends such as SPE and Ethernet APL become established, automation levels are beginning to merge. High-performance electrical interconnect components that take on essential functions in the industrial networks play a key role here.
The company was previously known as Philips Mechatronics before being renamed to Precision Motor Technology (Premotec), until its acquisition by Allied Motion Technologies, Inc.
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