IEN Europe interviewed Marco Calabrese, the Managing Director of Lika Electronic, about customization and trends in encoder development.
Long-standing CEO Dr. Dietmar Ley is stepping down at the end of the year. His successor will be the current CCO/COO Hardy Mehl
A smart solution for tailored linking technology
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) will mark its 25th anniversary at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg from 25th-27th November. Visitors are invited to live demonstrations on CLPA’s key technology, CC-Link IE TSN and more
New servo drive line addresses need for cost-effective automation solutions
Predictive maintenance prevents unplanned downtime. Fixed maintenance intervals, however, are preventive in nature, as true prediction requires real-time system status information and intelligent data evaluation. The Digital Twin Starter Kit from Bosch Digital Twin Industries and Pepperl+Fuchs offers an easy way to get started.
The companies are collaborating to seamlessly integrate collaborative 7th axis technology
For organized placement of equipment and enablement of quick maintenance
For industrial temperature measurement versatile applications up to 1100°C
Extension of high density modular and minimodular connector range
Event-based cameras optimise flow analysis in science and industry
The strategic collaboration aims to expand service offerings and enhance customer satisfaction for TDK-Lambda products across the EMEA region.
German-based LAPP Group has acquired Cableforce Electronics Co. Limited, with effect from June 1, 2025. By joining forces with the Chinese circular connector specialist LAPP aims to expands its global market presence and manufacturing footprint.
Smaller, more efficient, and aesthetically enhanced OPV modules for sustainable, battery-free IoT and industrial applications
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.
Da Ros Srl, an Italian company, specializes in manufacturing agricultural machinery for nursery and vertical farms. One of their tools, a transplanter, provides assistance in day-to-day operations, as do the FAULHABER drive systems that are incorporated in this machine.
HMIs receive confirmation of compliance with International Cybersecurity Standard IEC-62443-4-2
Completely new class of substances discovered, over 30% faster in conducting ions than all previously known substances
Certified Security at the Core: How IEC 62443-4-2 Devices Help Machine Builders Boost Efficiency and Compliance
Projected Image, specialists in projected safety signage, have launched an innovative virtual warehouse model to help companies visualise their safety planning.
Decarbonising industrial activities is key to mitigating climate change – but what happens to the carbon dioxide (CO2) we capture? Permanent sequestration can be difficult and expensive: so what if the captured CO2 could be reused to create a value stream? Whether you choose carbon capture and storage (CCS) or utilisation (CCUS), filtration technology plays a central role in achieving a high-quality end product. Author: Colm Joy, Chief Technical Officer, Cleanova
New functionality, greater connectivity across platforms, and a growing commitment to the engineering community showcased at the annual conference.
See it in action at IBA 2025
Easily adaptable illumination and range definition via IO-Link
At the HANNOVER Fair 2025 IEN EUROPE editor Kay Petermann met with Francisco Almada Lobo, CEO of Critical Manufacturing to talk about the benefits of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and why it is helpful for companies of all sizes to have one.
On April 3, Marie-Josée Turgeon was presented with the Engineer Woman Award at the opening ceremony of the FEMWORX Careers Congress. This prestigious award is presented annually by Deutsche Messe at HANNOVER MESSE to an outstanding female expert in the natural science disciplines.
Detecting objects or measuring fill levels while maintaining full communication: Due to these capabilities, the rugged UB*-F42 ultrasonic sensor from Pepperl+Fuchs is suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including vehicle detection, consumption measurement for rolls of material, and stock level monitoring in dusty gravel silos. The devices transmit differentiated process and status data via an IOLink interface to ensure optimized control and targeted predictive maintenance.
Since life began some 1 billion years ago, an intricate web of cycles and relationships has developed. Sunlight is the only input, and nothing is wasted. For the electrical industry, adopting a more circular approach to manufacturing can advance sustainability and offer unique economic opportunities, say Fernando Nuño and Bruno De Wachter, members of the advisory board for electrical manufacturing trade show, CWIEME Berlin.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has been the hero in the fight against friction and wear for years. However, there is also the other side of the coin: as a persistent material, PTFE is currently the focus of the discussion about a possible PFAS ban by the ECHA. Even if there is no ban, the motion plastics pioneer igus has good reasons to look for alternatives. With new formulations, extensive tests and adapted production processes, igus already offers its customers a wide range of PTFE-free products. Author: Dr-Ing. Magnus Orth is Head of Material Development and the Technical Centre at igus.
he Packaging Competence Centre (PCC) is a joint venture between packaging machinery manufacturer Gerhard Schubert GmbH and Berlin-based packaging consultancy Berndt+Partner Group. The new organisation brings together experts in the fields of regulation, packaging design, materials and automation technology to support manufacturers to develop and implement sustainable packaging.
Sulzer and Hyme Energy partner on revolutionary molten salt energy storage
Precise flow measurements for compressed air and technical gases
Effective January 1, 2025, Sabrina Kühl has been promoted to the role of Marketing & Product Development Director for KENDA Europe Automotive.
The demonstrator, designed as an interactive screen with code readers, has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of ITC Packaging and Famosa
Modular structure and user-friendly interface for a efficient and flexible production
Increased machine availability through accelerated and simplified service of hydraulic products
At the end of 2024, the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG)welcomed U.S.-based Norwalt Automation Group
View, analyse, document and share oscilloscope measurements more easily and effectively
SICK and Endress+Hauser are bringing their strategic partnership in process automation to life: SICK’s advanced gas analysis and flow measurement technology is now an integral part of Endress+Hauser’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio.
As of January 2025, the company will operate in Norway, Sweden and Finland under the name FAULHABER Nordic ApS. The headquarters will be in Allerød, Denmark, north of Copenhagen, where FAULHABER has been operating since mid-2024.
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