The increasing popularity of Industrial Ethernet (IE) places certain demands on providers of components such as pneumatic valves, where reliable, rugged, high-performance connectivity is becoming little short of essential
The optimization of manufacturing processes has become a priority. The parts designed, developed, and produced today are becoming more complex, requiring more advanced and extensive inspections with more accurate and reliable measurements
Endress+Hauser has been working for some time on solutions designed for digitally connecting the operational and business enterprise levels in companies in the process control industry. A partnership with SAP to rapidly spur the establishment of digital a
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
The seminars will demonstrate the benefits of TSN for performance and connectivity improvement
It reduces the impact of an event and the time to recovery to normal operation but requires a structured framework and systematic approach
The new global auto giant would create world’s fourth biggest carmaker
The automotive industry is often a technology trendsetter for manufacturing industries. In this article, we will look at the sensing technology that is making the automation of leaks detection possible
Innovative approach to combat this increasing threat
On-demand production is a massive benefit enabled by additive manufacturing, with respect to batch-size, flexibility, and sustainability. It also enables virtual inventories, but the risks of potential threats are higher
The obstacles to digital transformation
To be able to exploit technology and reduce the frequency of safety incidents, we need to design out human errors by putting the right practices and procedures in place and fostering a strong safety culture that reaches every level, starting at the top
Focus on targeting low-power chips for AI applications based on emerging memory technologies
The company donated $1.25 million to UWM's Connected Systems Institute to bolster advancements in the burgeoning world of smart technology
Through its IoT Digital Experiments platform, Adlink is helping a major global power generation company increase asset health and drive efficiency of its gas turbines
Today, it is impossible to imagine the Internet of Things without sensors. How could we capture states or carry out actions otherwise? These two activities and a connection to the web are what make these objects “intelligent”
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
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
ExxonMobil’s Field Engineering Services (FES) team answers some frequently asked questions about the use of lubricants in the plastics sector, with tips that can also help save time and reduce costs
Global investment in digital electricity infrastructure and software has grown by over 20 per cent annually since 2014
How Kuka has built its six-axis robot using an in-house 3D printer to print and test designs much earlier than if they outsourced parts. This new production model, that combines 3D printing and robotics, could be the future of manufacturing
IoT Breakthrough awarded Emerson for the second year in a row for its digital transformation leadership
Modern track maintenance vehicles from Harsco Rail Europe are equipped with rail-compatible equipment from Lütze Transportation. One of the most impressive rail tunnels of the world, the Gotthard Base Tunnel, relies on this technology
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
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
The company helps Thomas More University go the distance in the Eco Marathon
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
Revolutionizes wearable connectivity, as it meets design engineers’ urgent needs for designing and connecting portable and body-worn applications quickly and easily
Optimizing repeatability and efficiency in a craft brewing industry through Bürkert's automation
Van Der Lee Seafish has chosen the AsepticDrive from Bauer Gear Motor, which offers a hygienic design with smooth surfaces and no cooling fins, preventing the accumulation of bacteria
The conveying process FLUIDLIFT ecoblue helps to prevent the formation of abrasion and deposits of dust within the installation. This translates into increased production volumes and energy efficiency
Provides enhanced reliability for extreme environments
For use in hygienically critical environments
The Complete Piping Solutions (CPS) programme from Parker identifies market needs for service partners with expert knowledge of weld-free piping and connector solutions
Crossed-Roller Bearings Offer Superior Precision and Flexibility
Resolve Optics Ltd, partnered with IMAO, won significant funding from the EU to assist in the development and bring to market a 1 GigaPixel Aerial Survey Camera: an interview with Mark Pontin, Managing Director at Resolve Optics
Color line scan camera with conversation capability
Connectors can significantly increase the modularity of wind turbines, reducing the monetary and personnel costs accrued during installation and operation, and therefore also the economic impact of the power plant
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