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The human hand, with its unique combination of power, dexterity and fine motor skills, is a true miracle tool of nature. Here is how Festo developed the pneumatic robot hand BionicSoftHand to be used in combination with the BionicSoftArm
We interviewed the customer who installed Yamaha robots in its production line. In this article, you will find tips that may provide solutions to common problems, and a brand-new idea that replaces index tables
Engineered for applications requiring a high torque
Inspection robots for pipes and ducts, rescue robots in disaster areas, or humanoid robots – they all have one thing in common: They are mobile robots that aid humans. We explain some of their requirements for drive technology in detail
Many experts believe that OPC UA will establish itself as the new communications standard for digitalised production. This is why Schmersal chose to fit its latest generation of safety controllers with an OPC UA server
For Marine, Offshore and Other Demanding Applications
Provide Real Time Motor Control
Suited for Power and Signal Transfer from the Rotating Nacelle to the Fixed Tower on Small-to-medium Sized Wind Turbines
Sicon conveyor belts from Continental have been proving themselves in the gentle transportation of fish feed both within factories and for loading the feed onto ships and conveying it onboard
Many applications would benefit from a brushless motor without a sensor. There are various options for realizing this. A method developed by maxon is now setting new standards for precision and reliability
The 16mm diameter Short Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) lens perates at f/1.4 and is suitable for inspection and material sorting applications
All the components of RSTK-35 from Rodriguez are selected and dimensioned to ensure a long life
The subject of cushioning for pneumatic cylinders does not often get the consideration it deserves. This is a fundamental oversight as the benefits include greater speeds, reduced cycle times, less noise, reduced shock and lower energy bills
Over the last 4 years, Resolve Optics Ltd have been cooperating with Imao Sas (Limoges, France) to help them develop a next generation of high resolution, ultra-large format aerial surveillance cameras
Helping plastic processors identify all opportunities and advantages brought by this digital transformation, ExxonMobil has launched its ‘Advancing Industry 4.0 in Plastics with Hydraulic Fluids’ guide
In the special setting of Sauber Motorsport in Hinwil, a few kilometers away from Zurich, Interroll announced the pre-launch of its new DC Platform, a versatile drive platform that enables Smart Conveying and Logistics 4.0
RA Rodriguez provides five series of planetary gearboxes for space limited applications, designed to ensure minimum noise and smooth running, with protection class IP65 and high rigidity
From Medwel and Portwell, this kind of medical PC has a LCD display with 1280x800 resolution and FCC Class B and an external I/O interface with two USB 3.0 ports
The company helps Thomas More University go the distance in the Eco Marathon
Suitable for a Wide Range of Applications
Used for Driving Auxiliaries, such as Pumps and Fans
The user-friendly and functionality features of the R&S Scope Rider provided to the university team assisted in developing their most successful ever electric superbike
The Aria Health Hospital in Philadelphia is saving a significant amount of money every month thanks to a "Made in Italy" cogeneration system
Aichi presents two series of ultrasonic flowmeters with a wide rangeability, which are space saving and whose structure removes pipe noise
Kontron CPU board features a processor that ensures powerful display performance and is equipped with a memory unit for onboard and operating system data
Schmersal presents its safety field box designed for PROFINET/PROFIsafe systems, and whose connections can be configurated to link different devices
Working with Mitsubishi Electric, D&E has been able to offer their customers a variable speed drive that allows a single-phase system to run a three-phase motor on a single-phase supply, enabling greater horsepower
The automotive environment is a harsh one. Therefore, it’s fundamental that electronic components are built to last. Knowles Precision Devices (KPD), under the Syfer brand, designed a renewed series of capacitors for higher voltages applications
Okuma’s double column machining centres meet the demand of car manufacturers by providing high precision during the manufacturing of large parts. In the automotive sector, they are mainly used for the production of dies
With stability, noise immunity and flexibility, it provides a measurement accuracy of ±0.03% and incorporates up to seven input channels
These ultrasonic flowmeters are free from energy loss, strong against oil mist and dust, and help to decrease electric consuming
With RFID technology
Cover a wide power range
Can assist people and increase production efficiency significantly
Prevents smaller particles and droplets from passing through the ventilation openings
Combine a price-optimized motion control system with an innovative operating concept
Offers connectivity for different types of devices
Micro-Epsilon offers modern sensor technology allied with high speed and maximum precision for "spectra-cular" measurements
Created by the implementation of artificial intelligence, the robot series combines reduced cycle times with scalable safety features and offers versatile connectivity options for easy integration into production systems
For monitoring and optimization of metallic transformation processes
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