In the "5G Arena" forum at Hannover Messe, experts from all over the world from various industrial sectors will share and describe their perspectives
For automated quality assurance
Yokogawa released in Europe the Sushi Sensor, a compact wireless device that measures vibration and temperature and uses LoRaWAN, a low-power wide-area (LPWA) wireless data communication protocol
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
To Measure the Bearing Gap in Wind Turbines
Altra Renewables provides technically advanced aftermarket products to satisfy the complex and challenging needs of the wind power industry
Despite the large fluctuations in the oil price in recent months, the company wants to increase its competitiveness to better strive for operational excellence
To enable inspection of the blades in a gas turbine while in operation
The 16mm diameter Short Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) lens perates at f/1.4 and is suitable for inspection and material sorting applications
Omron launched TM, a series of cobot able to move loads weighing anything between 4 and 14 kilograms
At the international show, Endress+Hauser will present Netilion, its cloud-based IIoT ecosystem, and will demonstrate the intelligent utilization of data and information from the field level
MetraSCAN 3D-R from Creaform is designed for quality control for production line and it can be used in non-costant work environments
Quality assurance and integrated automation play a very important role in manufacturing companies. In the factory of the future, an ever-increasing amount of measurement data will be generated for this purpose
Improve inspections with Olympus IPLEX GX/GT
The new MHM5 and MHK5 absolute multi-turn encoders come with either Ethernet/IP or ProfiNet interfaces for smart industrial applications
LMI offers three solutions ideal for scanning and inspection of fast-moving parts, with 6.7 micron XY resolution with a Z repeatability of 0.2 microns, and with preloaded Linux OS
Digital microscopy for all your inspection needs
Len Chamberlain, Vice President of Sales at LMI Technologies, exclusively presented to IEN Europe at SPS IPC Drives 2018 the Gocator 3210 Snapshot Sensor, officially certified for integration with Universal Robots
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
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
Improve inspections with Olympus LEXT OLS5000
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
FLIR Systems describes how a local systems integrator developed a custom leak detection system based upon a FLIR G300a Optical Gas Imaging camera
Alfa Laval launches a next-generation line of heat exchangers that promises to set new standards in efficiency, reliability and serviceability
Bluewrist mounted LMI Technologies 3D built-in smart sensors onto robotic end effector to create more robust robotic guidance machine vision systems
3D imaging processing can massively improve the flexibility and accuracy of measurement and test processes for an early detection of defects and irregularities in production processes
Tips can help reduce bearing failure, leading cause of generator breakdowns
Micro-Epsilon offers modern sensor technology allied with high speed and maximum precision for "spectra-cular" measurements
The acquisition of Microscan Systems, completed last October, brings 35+ years of barcode reading, machine vision and verification know-how into Omron’s innovative industrial automation solutions to increase quality, productivity and consumer safety
For advanced cognitive robotic applications
The company has reported a 25% increase in sales for its financial year ending 30th June 2018, as a result of its continuous investment in the development of optical assembly
Fast and easy identification of fugitive gas emissions
Eric Zany, Channel Manager Western Europe at Parker Hannifin, explains how to maintain production efficiency and control cost in a hydraulic system
Resolve Optics has launched a motorised version of its Model 357 non- browning zoom lens for use with radiation tolerant cameras
When it comes to the safety of your wind turbine operation, lubrication can have a bigger impact than you might think.
The devices from ACE keep lock gates intact despite ship collision
Omron’s devices visualize facility and equipment condition constantly that could not have been seen, detect status errors of facilities in advance, and maintain productivity
SWIR system for blade inspection in operation
Combined approach enhances productivity across operations
Choosing the right lubricants can help optimise the performance of corrugating machines and improve margins. Inken Reuser, EAME Offer Advisor, ExxonMobil, explains more.
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