Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Inkjet Technology: These pioneering techniques revolutionized the existing printing methods and opened up new manufacturing applications thanks to highly refined and reliable technologies
The radical change of industry, with artificial intelligence and machine learning taking hold, continues to make inroads into connected industry. At Hannover Messe 2019, more than 100 concrete application examples for machine learning will be displayed
Sensor Technology presents TorqSense, a transducer compatible with PCs, and which has SAW devices as frequency-dependent strain gauges and oscillation frequency of 200MHz
Enriched with a virtual touchscreen on every surface, for smart homes and IoT
The run up to Christmas is critical for many retailers and must be well planned. To service the public demand for their products, such retailers need excellent supply and logistics back up
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
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
Fischer Elektronik’s solution for BGA is available in different dimensions and has pin fins that allows a good heat dissipation
Optronis added in its catalogue this camera with HD resolution at a frame rate of 1,800 images per second and integrated tracking function enables to track object image to image
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
Through its Machine Tool 4.0 project, Schaeffler wants to demonstrate that Industry 4.0 is not an abstract, remote vision, but can make a contribution to added-value today
Advantech’s WebAccess/CNC technology allowed Japanese parts manufacturer to seamlessly integrate its data into a single package for an enhanced production line efficiency
Alfa Laval launches a next-generation line of heat exchangers that promises to set new standards in efficiency, reliability and serviceability
The Substation Configuration Language (SCL) format imposed by the IEC 61850 presents some problems for many engineering tools. The solution now combines electrical engineering planning with standard-compliant substation description
New performance benchmarks where reliability and handling are enhanced have been set by Pepperl+Fuchs, with the release of the PXV 2-D absolute positioning. The PVX comes now with an enlarged reading window to keep most of the codes in view
Factors such as digitalization, electrification, urbanization, overcoming food shortages and climate change will determine the future of civilization in the next century. Here is how Danfoss Drives addresses the latest challenges
Many concepts of digital transformation are based on information from the field level which, however, needs to be transported to the cloud via a powerful but also flexible and reliable network architecture
Mitsubishi Electric and AGV manufacturer Mirage have created a solution which consists of an AGV and a robotic arm as a stand-alone system
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
The focus of TSN is on timing and latency guarantees. Will this focus result in insecure automation networks? What's really about TSN and cybersecurity? A conversation with Dr. Oliver Kleineberg
R.A. Rodriguez supplies a range of stock gear produced by KHK certified to ISO 9001, and besides they give technical design support to customer
Avoid unplanned downtime through intelligent energy chain monitoring: An Austrian automotive supplier implemented the smart plastics from igus to continuously record the condition of components during operation
Available for long travel lengths
For hoists and cranes
With ESTEC certification, these space fuses have been tasted for high vacuum operation or accelerations
Fanless and with a robust casing, this mobile video controller records and evaluates video signal
With Space for 4 PCI/PCIe Cards
Open now: The Energy Efficiency Barometer of Industry enables companies to consider how they can accelerate the energy transition through greater efficiency and productivity in their own business
Aucotec’s special “cable” version of its Engineering Base (EB) platform is the adaption for use in the automotive sector. This way, data-centric development of harnesses tackles the challenges of the latest mobility solutions
The 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive establishes a set of binding measures to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020
To create intuitive user interfaces
Manufacturers can significantly increase the efficiency and availability of their packaging machines by being connected to a customer portal. With GRIPS.world, Schubert has introduced a digital platform that can improve service and system monitoring
Together with Romaco CFO/COO Carsten Strenger, Markus Regner is responsible for running the facility based in Karlsruhe where Romaco’s Noack and Siebler brands are manufactured
The lighting and electronics specialist has opened a new plant in Lithuania, Kaunas region. This way, the company will be able to serve the rising demand for electronics components on the European market
Defining new standards is a multi-level engagement: It means working with your competitors, participating in the main standards and user associations for the successful implementation of new technology. Let’s find out why it’s worth the effort
Can assist people and increase production efficiency significantly
With a digital type transmitter based on micro-processor
Optimized for control cabinet installation
The application of e-F@ctory at Mitsubishi Electric's Kani manufacturing facility, part of its Nagoya Works, Japan, has led to a number of hugely beneficial outcomes
Micro-Epsilon offers modern sensor technology allied with high speed and maximum precision for "spectra-cular" measurements
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