The newly developed D-Ankle prosthesis from Design Pro Technology makes this possible. Instead of the usual passive suspension at the foot components, the prosthesis assists its user by means of motor power. As is the case with a natural gait, the artificial foot is actively bent up and down with each step. The gait becomes more harmonious, more stable and less tiring. An intelligent controller finds the correct gait rhythm and a brushless motor from FAULHABER provides the necessary propulsion.
IEN Europe’s editor, Kay Petermann, and Rick De Vries, Advantech’s IIoT Sales Director Central Europe, talk about some of the trends and challenges for the European industrial sector.
Components for the electric safety and energy efficiency of industrial equipment
Electricity from renewable sources plays a crucial role in the energy transition. As sun and wind are only available depending on the time of day and the weather, green electricity cannot be generated at all times. This makes battery storage systems indispensable for a stable grid in the future. These storage systems are highly complex technological systems that require a great deal of expertise. LAPP is an expert in the necessary connection solutions and offers companies a comprehensive service.
The degree of automation can vary greatly within the same plant – from very high in the core processes to almost nonexistent in the peripherals. The effort required to wire all circulating containers, external silos, manual valves, safety – critical doors, and manhole covers to the control room would be too great. The WILSEN autonomous IoT wireless sensor node establishes a connection to isolated assets – without any cables – and closes such information gaps.
More information and a longer battery life for mobile devices
Setting milestones in software for automation
The IE5+ permanent synchronous motor from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS not only provides high-efficiency operation which saves energy and CO2 emissions. It also impresses with its material efficiency and requires a comparatively small number of critical metals.
Tailored solutions through configuration process with just three parameters
New MV Titanium compact motor and control concept offers game-changing savings of up to 40 percent for energy-intensive sectors looking to slash emissions, like power, renewables, and mining, says Heikki Vepsäläinen, President, ABB Large Motors and Generators.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have recently developed a temperature sensor that can harvest and store the energy from the magnetic field that exists in the open air around a wire. As a result, this could allow sensors to operate in the most remote settings and — importantly — without batteries.
Eight cores unlock advanced virtualization potential
New modular all-in-one solutions have thousands of configuration options to provide reliable data access and visualization in challenging environments
When testing wheelchairs, manufacturers play it safe for understandable reasons. That is why three aspiring mechanical engineers took no risks when they developed a drop test construction for wheelchairs on behalf of the renowned German company MEYRA. They relied on miniature shock absorbers made by ACE to protect the inner life of their construction.
It is not a revelation to anyone in the industry that energy is the largest operating expense, accounting for the majority of utility costs. In manufacturing processes using compressed air, air compressors consume approximately 12% of the total electrical energy, and over the lifespan of an air compressor, 80% of the cost is energy use, and 20% is the cost of the unit including maintenance. Energy...
Siemens presents innovations for greater efficiency and sustainability from design to condition monitoring at Hannover Messe
With its radar imager, Balluff scans through packages for completeness, integrity, and foreign objects. Customers can benefit from efficient, in-line quality control at the end of the line.
With the headline “pioneering the green industrial transition”, Norway will showcase products and solutions from cutting-edge industries including CCS, hydrogen, batteries and AI and machine learning from April 22 to 26, 2024.
Industry-optimised drive concepts with low weight and compact dimensions
Robust safety locking device for flaps or covers
This is how the BLDC drives of the BMU Series excel
Increasing productivity with drive intelligence
A commitment to providing customers with compressed air at low life cycle costs
Smallest of its kind and very small footprint
Delta's focus on creating holistic sustainable solutions inspired by customer needs is being demonstrated through its smart green solutions presented at the industrial fair.
Siemens and FREYR Battery to cooperate on large-scale and sustainable battery production as part of Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform
Comprehensive portfolio of oil-free, oil-lubricated compressors and accessories designed to reflect the motto "Efficiency at Our Core"
Under the motto "Make it real", Siemens presented on how the real and digital world can be combined so that companies become Digital Enterprises.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced it has been selected by Shell Plc to be the main automation contractor (MAC) for the construction of its Holland Hydrogen I plant in the Dutch port of Rotterdam.
The DCS has been the link to production information from the plant floor for decades. Kay Petermann from IEN D-A-CH interviewed Mark Taft from ABB who gives a review on DCS technology, digital transformation, and sustainable production.
A few days before the event (May 10 to 12), we interviewed Roger Bou, the IOTSWC Managing Director on his feelings about the coming fair as well as the exciting topics to be discussed
Richard Bethell, Technical Director at Solid State Supplies, discusses use cases for outdoor energy harvesting photovoltaic (PV) cells and the far-reaching capabilities they provide for remote monitoring.
Governments are looking to speed up their transition from traditional coal and fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. Effective automation and control systems are vital for managing a renewable energy network.
The company will demonstrate the future shape of “i-Automation” - OMRON’s manufacturing innovation concept - as the direction of manufacturing evolution for the next decade.
Kay Petermann from IEN D-A-CH met Dr. Michael Kleiner, VP Engineering at the industrial PC specialist OnLogic, and talked about a new development based on the Raspberry Pi.
The advanced silicon carbide (SiC) chip comes with enhanced features for highest system efficiency
Enables simpler and smaller radios
ABB has re-engineered its range of High Dynamic Performance (HDP) induction motors to offer frame sizes between 80 and 400 and output capacities up to 2 megawatts (MW).
The event will host Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer at the US Department of Energy as the featured plenary speaker for the 2022 edition in Barcelona from May 10 to 12.
ABB and AWS working together with mining electric vehicle drivetrain developer MEDATech to demonstrate secure exchange of operational data for production optimization
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