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Battery- and gearless devices in single- and multiturn-versions
Humanoids are considered to be the next big thing in robotics: China has set out specific targets for its plans to mass-produce humanoids, tech companies in the US and Europe are announcing significant funding. The vision is to create general-purpose robots based on human motion mechanics. The International Federation of Robotics has released a new positioning paper that provides valuable insights about trends, opportunities, and potential limitations of humanoids.
Maximum visibility for use in compact, mobile systems
New release brings more features for diagnostics of PLC-controlled systems
Real-time handling of process data at its point of production is an integral aspect of tomorrow’s automation system, enabling a more resilient operating environment for plant owners. ABB’s Kim Fenrich, Global Product Marketing Manager - DCS Platform, explains how edge computing complements the functional separation of core operations from a parallel layer of digital applications for monitoring and performance optimization.
Endress+Hauser is now the sole owner of the software company CodeWrights GmbH, based in Karlsruhe, Germany. The Swiss specialist in measurement and automation technology acquired the remaining 33 percent of the shares from the sensors and electronics manufacturer Pepperl+Fuchs with effect from 1 July 2025. Since 2002, Endress+Hauser held two-thirds of the shares, while Pepperl+Fuchs owned the remaining third.
To improve efficiency of its stamping processes for future production runs, Ford Mexico worked with Altair to explore the possibility of using Altair's machine learning and predictive analytics solution to support its business objectives. Authors: John Fisher, Senior Sales Director EMEA, Altair & Alberto Ochoa Frías, D&R and Stamping Process Engineer, Ford
Maintaining wind turbines and identifying potential vulnerabilities is expensive and time-consuming, especially when they are located offshore. As a result, rotor blades are often simply replaced, a costly process, when damage is merely suspected. The Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, working in concert with the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, has developed a solution that can be used to identify cracks and breakages inside the blades remotely at an early stage.
Predictive maintenance prevents unplanned downtime. Fixed maintenance intervals, however, are preventive in nature, as true prediction requires real-time system status information and intelligent data evaluation. The Digital Twin Starter Kit from Bosch Digital Twin Industries and Pepperl+Fuchs offers an easy way to get started.
Whether you’re talking about hybrid regional jets to next-generation air taxis it’s increasingly clear that the future of flight is electric, and electromechanical (EM) actuation is playing a central role in making this a reality. As aircraft systems move away from hydraulics and pneumatics in favor of all-electric architectures.
The companies are collaborating to seamlessly integrate collaborative 7th axis technology
Robust, flexible and easy to assemble for a wide application range
The I/O module controls stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET interface to host PC, PLC or PAC
SPE device for 1 km network range via any 2-wire connection
Promising alternative to LiDAR systems on track to receive SIL2/PL d safety certification
For organized placement of equipment and enablement of quick maintenance
For top performance in a range of challenging environments
According to the International Society of Automation, factories worldwide lose 5-20% of their productive capacity to unplanned downtime. With supply chain disruptions increasing, Mitsubishi Electric's predictive maintenance solutions help manufacturers identify equipment failures before they occur, maintaining operational continuity.
Contactless transmission of up to 50 W power and data rates of up to 100 Mbit/s
Enhanced driving safety with AI camera for person detection
Optimised performance and increased torque in the same size
For industrial temperature measurement versatile applications up to 1100°C
Variable speed motor platform to upgrade inefficient direct online induction motors
Differential mode filtering for switching power supplies with high input current requirements
Accelerated PLC integration without need for programming
Innovative design for wireless, embedded and instrumentation systems
Compact DIN-rail power supplies from 36-480 W with high efficiency
For precision positioning of heavy loads
Extension of high density modular and minimodular connector range
Functionally safe, reliable performance in the toughest industrial environments
The goal of the alliance of the companies Bizerba, FANUC, KILIVATIONS and Schmalz, announced at automatica 2025, is to drive the development and implementation of forward-looking automation solutions in a practical, innovative and customer-centric way
Production data monitoring and analysis for effective, data-driven decisions
Resolve Optics has nearly two decades of experience and expertise in the design, testing and supply of low mass, high performance lenses using radiation resistant glass.
From Pasture to Pot: Preserving Nature’s Goodness
Addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio mainly in the range of 24 and 48 V motors for intelligent, battery-powered drive solutions.
Surface plating reduces the amount of precious metal needed for reliable connections
Event-based cameras optimise flow analysis in science and industry
Powerful motor with integrated fan
By leveraging a digital twin and the AI-powered, fully automated software solution from Factor4Solutions, Stadtwerke Karlsruhe were able to reduce the annual energy consumption of the existing refrigeration system at the GartenCarée complex by 20 percent within just the first six months of operation – significantly increasing its efficiency. And the full potential is far from reached: for an entire year of operation, the utility expects energy savings of up to 40 percent.
From fertilizer to energy source of the future
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