Certified Security at the Core: How IEC 62443-4-2 Devices Help Machine Builders Boost Efficiency and Compliance
Providing safe material flow in the field, the new DMM4 muting module from SICK Sensor Intelligence provides safe human-material differentiation to improve protection and productivity in industrial settings.
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
Compact converter fully compliant with railway-specific EMC requirements
G. A. Küchenmeister and Günter Schlicht founded NORD DRIVESYSTEMS on 1 April 1965. Since then, the family business has evolved into an important system provider for mechanical and electronic drive technology with more than 4,800 employees worldwide.
For pure compressed air with optimum energy efficiency
Easily adaptable illumination and range definition via IO-Link
Enhanced engineering and runtime performance with fully embedded chatbot function
The supply of a 3,000 hp frequency inverter for large shredder plant at S. Norton Group in Manchester helps with significant reduction in energy consumption
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.
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.
In this IEN Europe interview with Rob Watkinson, Sales Manager at Resolve Optics, we discuss the advantages of bespoke lenses for scientific applications and the company's experience and expertise in this area
The HERMES AWARD, one of the world's most coveted industry prizes, was presented by Cem Özdemir, Germany’s Federal Minister of Education and Research at the opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on 30 March 2025.
Are you ready to enhance the performance and reliability of your machines? The new universal AVENTICS XV Valve Platform from Emerson is designed to meet your needs.
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.
Support for every stage of the maintenance cycle
Cost-efficient embedded devices for emerging 2.4GHz wireless applications
Advantech and Ecosystem Partners to Showcase Edge AI and Edge Computing at Hannover Messe 2025
Modular system with up to 128 I/O channels
The new branch in Zagreb, Croatia strengthens the local service offer with a direct line to customers.
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.
Dr. Susanne Krichel, Head of Global Innovation & Advanced Technology, Lapp about cabling and how it helps to drive innovation.
Magnetic detent mechanism for optimized feedback
With push-in wire terminations for automated assembly
Wireless connection with up to 50 satellite displays
HANNOVER MESSE 2025 (March 31 to April 4) is set to put a focus on the topic of IT/OT security, with leading developers in the field showcasing solutions to address both current and future cyber threats. As the integration of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) continues to expand across global industry, the rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) also entails escalating cyber risks, however.
Air filters and high-performance oils for reduced operating costs
The demonstrator, designed as an interactive screen with code readers, has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of ITC Packaging and Famosa
Plasma Technology for Surface Cleaning with High Demands
Reliable and process-safe with optional connector position assurance
The TDK-Lambda whitepaper titled "MOPP & MOOP: Protective Measures in the Medical Environment" provides an in-depth exploration of safety standards crucial for medical electrical equipment. It focuses on MOPP (Means of Patient Protection) and MOOP (Means of Operator Protection), which are vital for ensuring the safety of patients and operators in medical settings.
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.
Compressed air and vacuum technology will be back at HANNOVER MESSE in 2025, underlining its importance for industry. As an important cross-sectional technology, it complements the key themes of automation and energy supply. The focus will be on efficiency and sustainability for a future-oriented industrial transformation.
International Federation of Robotics reports on trends in the industry
The Application Park will be one of the highlights of HANNOVER MESSE this year and present new and exciting robotics applications. Visitors can have a look there at intelligent robot systems, autonomous driving devices in operation, the latest AI applications in robotics, image recognition tools and virtual platforms.
From driving a pump to actuating an injector, medical devices that provide patient treatment rely on motion systems. Dependent on the profile of the medication, the environment of use, and the needs of the patient, these devices could be disposable, intended for one-time use, or reusable. This decision directly impacts the motion system specification, so to ensure a smooth development process and quality patient outcome, motion design should be involved at the earliest opportunity.
All-in-one interface for control and visualization
Setting new standards for precision and adaptability
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.
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