Eight cores unlock advanced virtualization potential
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.
Object detection for a range of up to 2 meters
Compact design with full graphic TFT display
Software Update enhances applicational possibilities
Customised solutions with maximum performance, cost-effectiveness and availability
For lightweight robots, modular designs are increasingly popular thanks to the flexible deployment they enable for specialised tasks. Modular robots also enhancing the potential for system integrators and end users to develop their own designs. As part of an in-house robot build, optimising the drive train that powers and controls each joint is vital to the robot’s performance. The most effective way of achieving this is by developing the drive train as a complete module. This approach can also improve the efficiency of robot development overall.
Precise and fast movements for a versatile range of applications
In the realm of embedded computing solutions, Raspberry Pi has emerged as a pioneering force, offering a diverse range of compact modules tailored for industrial and commercial applications. Here we take a look at the differences between the foundation’s Compute Module 4 (CM4) and Compute Module 3+ when it comes to developing embedded projects.
Memorandum of understanding focuses on joint development of digital solutions for the shop floor and AI applications in the industrial sector
Smaller manufacturers are the fastest-growing area of industrial robotics today, driven by the need for new collaborative robotics systems.
LEWA, a manufacturer of metering pumps and systems, relies on IE5+ motors from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS for high precision applications. They combine a wide control range with outstanding energy efficiency.
Grasping and plugging cables is child's play! For us humans, yes. However, automated processing of such flexible parts presents robots with considerable challenges. Nevertheless, the potential is huge; in terms of efficiency and quality as well as in terms of relieving employees, for instance when it comes to handling large, heavy cables.
With the rapid advancements in technology, there is increasing consumer demand for innovative, smart, and connected products that need to get to market more quickly, cost effectively and sustainably. Today, manufacturers must deliver on these expectations as they deal with increasing design and production complexity, as well as global supply-chain issues that impact time-to-market.
Collaborative robots, or cobots, are making their presence felt in ever more applications, working alongside humans wherever production requires the decision making and discrimination abilities of humans, combined with unceasing production, dexterity and precision of cobots.
Siemens and UL Solutions demonstrate how digital twin technology could accelerate product development and certification.
An interview with Jonas Trautmann, Global Product Marketing Manager at ABB about the value of data and how to structure it.
For temperature measurement with high resolution in the electronics industry
Empowering engineers to tackle even more demanding design challenges
High-resolution, radiometrically calibrated for temperatures from 300 to 1700 °C
New hardware architecture with functional enhancements like a second encoder interface for an even larger range of applications
Flexible combination of rails and runner blocks can be replaced individually
High performance servo drives, motion controllers and servo motors from Inovance equip the world’s largest 3D concrete printer for construction.
Small-footprint unit with an external graphics card slot for AI applications
HF Devices from Pepperl+Fuchs with Unique Range
Increasing productivity with drive intelligence
Unique solution is first to support 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit MCUs and 32-MPUs for ML at the edge
The key to the future
Substantial and accelerating growth is predicted for the robotic picking sector over the coming years, as labor costs rise and the cost of robots fall.
Automation is turning out to be a driving force in accelerating digital business transformation initiatives, transforming worker and customer experiences in today’s highly connected world.
Industry faces the challenge of reducing consumption to counter rising energy prices, reduce its carbon footprint and at the same time, be prepared for various taxonomies dictated by capital providers and/or governments.
Enter the World of Infrared Technology
Through applications in aerospace and defence, a motion solution that delivers high power density in a small package is a common requirement. However, integrating a gearmotor means an assurance of reliability is crucial.
Meler, HMI-MBS and Universal Robots pool their know-how to offer an adhesive application workshop with the help of a collaborative robot, on January 19 at Meler's Orleans facility.
The future of optimized cutting tool production, AIMS, connects sequential tool production processes – see it at IMTS, Chicago in September
IEN Europe talks to Oliver Giertz, Strategic Product Manager Servo & Robotics, Mitsubishi Electric, Factory Automation EMEA - on why more robots will appear in new places as they become smarter, and why this actually is a good idea.
For many businesses, the supply chain is essential and operating a secure supply chain is critical to success. Without measures in place to secure your supply chain, your organization is at risk.
World first cobot plastic gearbox
This summary of the whitepaper published in IEN Europe March sheds light on the CLPA TSN open development ecosystem and how automation vendors can deliver advanced solutions that leverage this technology.
Digital technique lets tasks be done in parallel
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