The CC-Link partner association highlighted key tools for I4.0 applications
Predictive maintenance is part of Industry 4.0 and the factory of tomorrow. To achieve this, igus has developed a family of products under the name 'isense', where various sensors and monitoring modules make plastic energy chains, and cables intelligent
Digitalization has been a hot topic in the industrial world for years. Yet, the rate of adoption is still lower than expected and has just recently sped up. We interviewed 12 experts from 12 different IoT leading companies
Designed to shorten stroke linear positioning tasks
After equipping its HVAC systems with ABB solutions, a landmark hotel in Madrid has reduced energy usage by 445,000 kWh
Storage and retrieval units have to function permanently under all-weather circumstances. SSI Schaefer, the general contractor for intralogistics solutions, has been choosing harnessed energy supply systems from igus with plug-in connectors from Harting
Operates on the pulsed Time-of-Flight principle
Provides safe connections under tough conditions
Suitable for additive manufacturing or medical devices
Actuator-driven oscillation based on KBM motors
To validate a space-shot rocket for its trip, the University of Southern California Rocket Propulsion Lab chose a professional handheld camera from Flir, the T540, to test the integrity of the thermal protection system of the rocket’s motor case as well
Guiding data and media in the tightest of spaces at high speeds is a major challenge for many users, for example in intralogistics. With the micro flizz, igus offers a compact energy supply system for travels up to 100 metres
An international platform reviewing the opportunities and challenges of AI - October 3, 2019 at Event Lounge Brussels
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
Energy chain and plastic trough made of chemical-resistant plastic from igus have been in operation for years and defied hydrochloric acid exposure in hot dip galvanizing plant
Tamara Somerville, CEO of Posi Lock Puller Inc., shared with us her vision for the company’s future expansion, starting from the opening of a new warehouse in Brussels. Her main messages: Let’s overcome trade barriers and stay close to customers
Resolve Optics Z10 HD lenses provide users with high definition resolution throughout their range of operation
ÖLFLEX CONNECT CHAIN from LAPP makes sure that components are compatible every step of the way and automatically switches off all error sources
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
Hoist trolleys from JD Neuhaus offer explosion protection, and come with rack and pinion drive for safe load handling, furthermore they are remotely controlled
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
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
Peak Analysis designed an automated primary antibody screening workcell, built around Mitsubishi Electric robot, for early stage development of potential new treatments for central nervous system and immunology disorders
Engineering student society at the University of Edinburgh used thermal imaging and measurement technology from Flir Systems to test their Hyperloop pod prototype and run for the SpaceX competition
Avoid unplanned downtime through intelligent energy chain monitoring: An Austrian automotive supplier implemented the smart plastics from igus to continuously record the condition of components during operation
Available for long travel lengths
Can assist people and increase production efficiency significantly
Festo has demonstrated with its BionicWorkplace how it is possible for a human to work together with a bionic robotic arm, along with numerous assistance systems and peripheral devices that are connected and communicate with each other
Eric Zany, Channel Manager Western Europe at Parker Hannifin, explains how to maintain production efficiency and control cost in a hydraulic system
Integrated sensors and vibration analysis for linear recirculating ball bearing
Ideal for use in buoys and in safety-related applications
Ideal for fitting drones and several camera bodies and lenses
Crossed-Roller Bearings Offer Superior Precision and Flexibility
Vacuum expert backs developments of Swiss team from ETH Zürich
Trouble-free flowmeter installation
To reduces wear of rubber tracks
To fight global warming, we must come to terms with the fact that our planet is seriously threatened first and push to unblock huge investments, which are required to efficacy manage the energy transition
As one of the technology leaders in the area of optoelectronic safety sensors for industrial automation, Leuze electronic offers effective personnel protection devices in accordance with international safety standards
The elevator manufacturer Schindler transports more than a billion people every day. Its elevators operate in skyscrapers and apartment buildings, traveling up and down all day long.
Anti-corrosive, dust-proof and impact-resistant
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