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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.
Integration of FOUNDATION Fieldbus into Modbus Systems
Online lectures on photonic future markets live and stream free of charge
Sulzer and Hyme Energy partner on revolutionary molten salt energy storage
For easier quality assurance during pressing, assembly and testing
Using the aluminium advantages in demanding environments
Easy installation for payload handling up to 20 kg
Wibu-Systems will exhibit at Hannover Messe (Hall 16, D10) to showcase its innovative cybersecurity solutions.
IDTA and 13 co-exhibitors present the Asset Administration Shell in action at Hannover Messe
USB3 cameras for precise capture of fast-moving objects with less data
The 6th Lightweighting Summit under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will be held on April 1, 2025, as part of HANNOVER MESSE. It will offer companies, scientists, and experts from all sectors the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in lightweight construction, as well as discussing future-oriented technologies.
We spoke with Marco Zampolli, IoT Automation product Sales Director from Advantech about trends in modern factory automation concepts.
Today, vision sensors can be used to implement first-class solutions for many sensor tasks in production, quality assurance, logistics, packaging, and beyond. Raw data sensors offer the greatest possible flexibility in terms of adaptation to special requirements and customer wishes. On the customer side, however, this is associated with a comparatively high programming effort. The SmartRunner Explorer 2-D and 3-D device family from Pepperl+Fuchs shows that this does not have to be the case.
We spoke to Torsten Czech, Head of Marketing at Optris, about the history of more than 20 years of temperature measurement.
An IEN Europe interview with Jan Hartmann - Managing Partner IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH
Critical Manufacturing to demonstrate how MES can deliver measurable, transformative outcomes by adopting smart production strategies
Laser triangulation sensors with IO-Link interface
Dimensioning and sizing for linear ballscrew axes
Effective January 1, 2025, Sabrina Kühl has been promoted to the role of Marketing & Product Development Director for KENDA Europe Automotive.
Providing access to sensor data without the need for cables
What is the generative economy? And how do supply chain virtual twins play a role in this generative economy? Carlijn Goedhart, Sustainability Lead at DELMIA explores these questions in greater detail.
Power management solution enables inductor-less designs
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.
Different fork widths available for contact-free scanning of sound-impermeable materials
Sebastian Fischer took over the new position at the beginning of the new year
Industrial cameras with Sony's Starvis 2 sensors help unlock the potential of planetary imaging
Standardized Plug System for PROFINET over SPE
Particularly in the field of precision manufacturing, many companies have neither the necessary personnel nor the corresponding vertical integration to develop mechanics and control systems in parallel. As a result, the supplier's expertise is becoming increasingly important. And this is where Aerotech's real work begins: after a detailed integration consultation, customers receive either individual components, a seamlessly integrated subsystem or a complete automation solution.
Automatic object detection is growing ever more sophisticated, yet the accurate detection of humans still poses unique challenges. This article explores what it is that makes humans so difficult to reliably detect, and how successfully navigating these obstacles could usher in a new era of productivity.
nokra GmbH of Baesweiler produces laser measuring systems for contactless measurement of geometric properties as an integral part of the production process. Since the objects being measured can become quite hot, effective thermal management is essential in such systems. This task is performed by extremely flat liquid-cooled heat sinks from CTX Thermal Solutions.
Efficient inverter solution, also for use in retrofit of machining centers
An IEN Europe interview with Dipl.-Ing. Dimitrios Charisiadis, Managing Director of JUMO, about the successful history of the company and its plans for the future
Altair Signs Collaboration Agreement with the European Space Agency
Multilingual and Open Source: OpenGPT-X research project releases large language model
USB-C charging to deliver deliver 240W from a single 1C port
Designed to maintain focus over a wide temperature range
Optional output for enhanced connectivity and data transfer
The digitalisation of manufacturing and logistics introduces unknown software vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit, according to the new 'OT+IoT Cybersecurity Report' from German cybersecurity specialist ONEKEY.
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