Many experts believe that OPC UA will establish itself as the new communications standard for digitalised production. This is why Schmersal chose to fit its latest generation of safety controllers with an OPC UA server
Ameridrives, Stromag, Svendborg Brakes, Twiflex and Warner Electric supply customers with complete powertrain solutions as well as offering a truly global maintenance, repair and aftermarket service
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
There is still a major discrepancy between digitization on the one hand and data security on the other. However, digitization cannot function without security. In 2019 Hannover Messe will once again feature a special display devoted to industrial security
P-KUBE Krome from Pizzato has high anti-bypass coding level and signalling visibility, and it helps to optimize cost of components
At the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, professor Auke Ijspeert and its team use robots as a scientific tool to better understand mobility in living beings and explore the secret of the spinal cord
Enables interconnected intelligent conveying system
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
Designed for Low Power IoT and household applications
Thomson products suitable for applications in the clean energy industry are rugged and reliable, withstand harsh environments and are protected to IP67
As the aerospace industry shifts towards more electric aircraft, manufacturers are installing more electric motors, actuators, control systems, sensors, diagnostics and electronic systems.
For efficient gear shifting
Designed on modular principle, these position switches have degree of protection IP66 to IP67, for use in challenging environmental conditions
Enable significant savings in operating costs
Aucotec’s special “cable” version of its Engineering Base (EB) platform is the adaption for use in the automotive sector. This way, data-centric development of harnesses tackles the challenges of the latest mobility solutions
With RFID technology
The lighting and electronics specialist has opened a new plant in Lithuania, Kaunas region. This way, the company will be able to serve the rising demand for electronics components on the European market
The IoT becomes a subject of the degree course on Production and Process Management at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences in Germany. Prof. Dr. Thomas Pospiech talks about the "IoT box", an invention he has developed to better convey the concept
The key element of JUMO Safety Performance product range is a compact, single-channel safety controller with selectable redundant input signals for the measurand temperature
Bürkert launched an expanded version of its versatile digital device platform that intelligently communicates with external systems thanks to two new integrated components: the I/O module ME44 and the fieldbus gateway ME43
To provide high-precision, simple torque measurements on the test stand, the XTREMA TORQUE sensor has been developed
For customer-specific versions
To improve speed and efficiency
Suitable for medium/light applications
For use in potentially explosive atmospheres
How smart electromechanical devices are reshaping the plant floor and associated maintenance functions according to Thomson Industries, Inc.
Glow with 7 luminescent multicolor options
Detect the absolute position of an actuator
With new synchronization capabilities
Comfortable to use due to its flat housing
With safety functions integrated into their firmware
Direct drives with braking modules from Kollmorgen provide noticeable energy savings in coil handling
Used in control and on/off applications
To keep ahead internationally, manufacturers have to achieve a high efficiency rate. Automation plays an important role here – but standardization can also be fundamental
Fast and reliable sealing for sensors and control devices
Quicker adjustments, reduced downtime and less waste material
Standard stroke up to 200 mm with medium precision
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