The human hand, with its unique combination of power, dexterity and fine motor skills, is a true miracle tool of nature. Here is how Festo developed the pneumatic robot hand BionicSoftHand to be used in combination with the BionicSoftArm
Artificial intelligence is still at the beginning of its journey, but it will have a massive impact on the industrial environment in the next few years. Interview with Oliver Giertz, Product Manager for Servo/Motion and Robotics at Mitsubishi Electric
Introduced at Hannover Messe 2019
We interviewed the customer who installed Yamaha robots in its production line. In this article, you will find tips that may provide solutions to common problems, and a brand-new idea that replaces index tables
In 2019, industrial robots are so well integrated and established that their capabilities have become the norm, rather than something that turns heads in factories. Here is how the top 10 industries have moved on to the arrival of collaborative robots
Engineered for applications requiring a high torque
Inspection robots for pipes and ducts, rescue robots in disaster areas, or humanoid robots – they all have one thing in common: They are mobile robots that aid humans. We explain some of their requirements for drive technology in detail
For the microliter and nanoliter range
Ethernet is an increasingly important network in industrial applications, especially for motion control applications require determinism, which is needed to ensure position retention and get precision and proper acceleration/deceleration of drives
Rockwell Automation is pushing on Digital Transformation and Predictive Maintenance through recent product enhancements and strategic partnerships, with the aim of enabling the digital transition of the industry
Will automation become autonomous thanks to artificial intelligence? After the TechTalk, Festo will show at Hannover Messe 2019 trade fair potential and opportunities offered by AI and will explain how the company is positioning itself within this context
Has a reach of 850mm with torque sensors in all seven axes
LAZARETH, the vehicle manufacturer, decided to build the first flying electric device, the LMV 496 and naturally turned to NTN-SNR for assistance during this highly technical project
With a 200 N gripping force
Certified for medical and industrial applications
It helps chinese police fight crime
Suited for measurement of complex drive components
All the components of RSTK-35 from Rodriguez are selected and dimensioned to ensure a long life
SPS – Industrial Automation Fair Guangzhou (SIAF) will share the latest industrial automation innovations with a spotlight on the broad spectrum of robotics applications
The subject of cushioning for pneumatic cylinders does not often get the consideration it deserves. This is a fundamental oversight as the benefits include greater speeds, reduced cycle times, less noise, reduced shock and lower energy bills
Delivering thrill rides and doing it safely is not easy task. The new Gyro Swing at a Swedish amusement park generates 4-G forces and moves at over 100 km/h, but the fun is under control thanks to high-power regenerative variable-speed drive
Sensor Technology presents TorqSense, a transducer compatible with PCs, and which has SAW devices as frequency-dependent strain gauges and oscillation frequency of 200MHz
Visitors at Hannover Messe 2019 will have the chance to discover what lightweight has to offer industrial manufacturing and other disciplines and why it is such a key technology for the future
Programming a machine to do complicated tasks can be a challenge. Issartel has chosen Esprit, a flexible CAM software which makes it possible meet diverse manufacturing specifications, included highly complex mechanical parts
‘’Go Together, We Go Far... Co-Creating the Future of the IoT World’’: This is the best definition of the Co-Creation Model, a strategic concept that Advantech launched during its first IoT Co-Creation Summit
''Go Together, We Go Far... Co-Creating the Future of the IoT World’’: This is the best definition of the Co-Creation Model, a strategic concept that Advantech launched during its first IoT Co-Creation Summit
ODVA's Board of Directors appointed Dr. Al Beydoun as President and Executive Director of ODVA and Ms. Adrienne Meyer as Vice President of Operations and Membership
In Germany's universities, seminars and lectures can be as busy as in a bee-hive. For highly sensitive measurement systems, the resulting vibrations in some buildings are sufficient to prevent useful test results
Through its Machine Tool 4.0 project, Schaeffler wants to demonstrate that Industry 4.0 is not an abstract, remote vision, but can make a contribution to added-value today
FLIR Systems describes how a local systems integrator developed a custom leak detection system based upon a FLIR G300a Optical Gas Imaging camera
Used for Driving Auxiliaries, such as Pumps and Fans
2 x MOPPs Certified for Medical Applications
Allow a high resistance to torsion
Working with Mitsubishi Electric, D&E has been able to offer their customers a variable speed drive that allows a single-phase system to run a three-phase motor on a single-phase supply, enabling greater horsepower
The focus of TSN is on timing and latency guarantees. Will this focus result in insecure automation networks? What's really about TSN and cybersecurity? A conversation with Dr. Oliver Kleineberg
Mathias Roth, Industry Manager Mobile Automation at SIKO, illustrates the features and benefits of SIKO SGH encoder-based sensor technology, developed especially for commercial vehicles
For hoists and cranes
With 314 high-speed contacts, these board edge connectors can withstand vibrations and shocks
With a press force of 6000 kN and an opening diameter of 580 mm, these crimpers combine high productivity, high quality and long service life
Certified SIL3 and PLe, these safety measurement modules are designed for applications in safety-critical load, force or pressure measurements
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