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.
Aerzen Adds Compressed Air Solutions to the Portfolio
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
Integration of FOUNDATION Fieldbus into Modbus Systems
Versatile optoelectronic sensors for easy integration
For easier quality assurance during pressing, assembly and testing
Using the aluminium advantages in demanding environments
Wibu-Systems will exhibit at Hannover Messe (Hall 16, D10) to showcase its innovative cybersecurity solutions.
MIL-standard output power up to 3 kW
IDTA and 13 co-exhibitors present the Asset Administration Shell in action at Hannover Messe
We spoke with Marco Zampolli, IoT Automation product Sales Director from Advantech about trends in modern factory automation concepts.
Today’s sophisticated industrial robots embody millennia of imagination and decades of engineering effort
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.
The acquisitions correspond to a global sales volume of € 65 million and an increase in the number of employees of 750.
Dr. Susanne Krichel, Head of Global Innovation & Advanced Technology, Lapp about cabling and how it helps to drive innovation.
We spoke to Hubertus von Monschaw, Global Director Trade Fair and Product Management HANNOVER MESSE at Deutsche Messe AG, about HANNOVER MESSE 2025, which aims to provide impetus in a challenging environment.
An IEN Europe interview with Jan Hartmann - Managing Partner IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH
Magnetic detent mechanism for optimized feedback
Strong performance in single and three-phase motor variant
Laser triangulation sensors with IO-Link interface
Wireless connection with up to 50 satellite displays
Precise flow measurements for compressed air and technical gases
Effective January 1, 2025, Sabrina Kühl has been promoted to the role of Marketing & Product Development Director for KENDA Europe Automotive.
The demonstrator, designed as an interactive screen with code readers, has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of ITC Packaging and Famosa
Modular structure and user-friendly interface for a efficient and flexible production
Providing access to sensor data without the need for cables
Broad bandwidth for next generation power electronics development
Increased machine availability through accelerated and simplified service of hydraulic products
Designed for flexibility and a wide range of applications
Reliable and process-safe with optional connector position assurance
Compact series for cost effective fan and pump applications
For high-quality monitoring and event recording
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.
View, analyse, document and share oscilloscope measurements more easily and effectively
Safe and arc-free switching with a long service life
International Federation of Robotics reports on trends in the industry
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.
Connectivity for up to 128 HF read/write heads in confined industrial environments
For industry and automation applications with high demands for real-time performance
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