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.
The I/O module controls stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET interface to host PC, PLC or PAC
For industrial temperature measurement versatile applications up to 1100°C
For precision positioning of heavy loads
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
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.
Event-based cameras optimise flow analysis in science and industry
Field-oriented control for energy efficient operation
Rugged switch with easy-to connect M12 connector
For proactive maintenance of air systems and detection of energy saving potentials
High-performance DAQ system for evaluation and testing in different industrial areas
High-performance with low noise and advanced communication capabilities
Robust and versatile encoders from MEGATRON optimize the intralogistics of autonomous transport vehicles. Whether with integrated CAN bus connection, locally programmable teach-in function or energy harvesting: the encoders offer maximum flexibility for the respective application.
Smaller, more efficient, and aesthetically enhanced OPV modules for sustainable, battery-free IoT and industrial applications
Kollmorgen servo motors are now available with a new generation feedback device. Offered at no additional cost over erlier models, this encoder offers four times greater positioning accuracy and uses energy-harvesting technology to track absolute multi-turn positioning even when the system is powered off.
Da Ros Srl, an Italian company, specializes in manufacturing agricultural machinery for nursery and vertical farms. One of their tools, a transplanter, provides assistance in day-to-day operations, as do the FAULHABER drive systems that are incorporated in this machine.
Easy-to-install single-axis condition monitoring sensor
Compact motor with built-in Industrial Ethernet interface
With IO-Link interface and in-depth analysis for condition monitoring
Precise measurement on inhomogeneous surfaces
Precise and contactless detection of fluid properties
Integrated solution saves up to 40 % length
Compact and cost-effective safety solution for versatile applications
Accurate energy consumption data is essential for companies aiming to achieve climate-neutral production. To support this goal, a consortium of organizations has recently published a groundbreaking specification for interoperable and efficient energy management in industrial and process automation.
Enhanced engineering and runtime performance with fully embedded chatbot function
Digital Interfaces for Efficient Process Automation with Pyrometers or Infrared Cameras
The supply of a 3,000 hp frequency inverter for large shredder plant at S. Norton Group in Manchester helps with significant reduction in energy consumption
Laser triangulation sensors measure variables such as displacement, distance and position on a non-contact, wear-free basis. The most important sensor features are high performance, a compact design and the ability to stabilize the signal with changing surfaces. Micro-Epsilon has now equipped its sensors with the advanced IO-Link interface to network multiple sensors in the factory.
In this IEN Europe interview with Rob Watkinson, Sales Manager at Resolve Optics, we discuss the advantages of bespoke lenses for scientific applications and the company's experience and expertise in this area
The HERMES AWARD, one of the world's most coveted industry prizes, was presented by Cem Özdemir, Germany’s Federal Minister of Education and Research at the opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on 30 March 2025.
With integrated encoders and IP65 protection
Easy installation for payload handling up to 20 kg
USB3 cameras for precise capture of fast-moving objects with less data
Modular system with up to 128 I/O channels
We spoke to Torsten Czech, Head of Marketing at Optris, about the history of more than 20 years of temperature measurement.
An IEN Europe interview with Jan Hartmann - Managing Partner IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH
Realising a compact harvesting vehicle with energy chains
Magnetic detent mechanism for optimized feedback
Laser triangulation sensors with IO-Link interface
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