When selecting a drive, users have a wide range of requirements, for example in terms of drive power, gearbox designs, reduction stages, control or connection technology. In order to be able to cover even higher outputs in automation, ebm-papst has expanded its existing ECI drive series to include size 80 and will be presenting it at Logimat.

Ziehl-Abegg, manufacturer of electric motors and fans, closed the 2023 financial year as the most successful year in the company's history.

On Monday afternoon, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the Schmalz company in Glatten. The head of government was given a tour of the family-run company, spoke to the management and then answered questions from employees.

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At this year's Logimat, the Bott Group will be focusing on the topic of improved productivity through operational organization. The Swabian manufacturer is coming to Stuttgart with its Cubio and Verso workstations and the Avero workstation system.

Farasis Energy, the developer and producer of high-performance battery technology and pouch cells, will be showcasing its products for electromobility at Logimat.

Atlas Copco has taken over Druckluft-Technik-Nord, a distributor of compressors and compressed air technology.

Pfeifer und Seibel aims to provide optimum lighting conditions for industry with its new industrial LED luminaires.

Kasto presents systems for modern intralogistics. The warehouse specialist will be demonstrating the potential of digitalization in the Smart Solutions Corner at the trade fair stand.

Cologne-based plastics expert igus is putting the igus:bike, a bicycle made of 92 percent plastic with a high recycled content, on the road. The first 100 bikes are currently being produced in collaboration with development partner MTRL.

The demand for compact motor controllers with safety extra-low voltage requirements is increasing. Inverters for extra-low voltage motors are particularly in demand in the field of robotics and mobile devices, but also increasingly for stationary operation.

Keller's 23SY-H2 series pressure transmitters and the intrinsically safe Atex version 23SY-Ei-H2 offer a reliable solution for all hydrogen applications thanks to their long service life and high accuracy.

The inspection of technical systems is an important maintenance task. It ensures the operational suitability and functionality of the system.

The days of static production facilities and lines are over: at Logimat, visitors to the Kuka stand will be immersed in the world of mobile robotics.

Dassault Systèmes has joined the Industrial Digital Twin Association (IDTA). The IDTA is an initiative of VDMA, ZVEI, BITKOM and Plattform Industrie 4.0 and comprises 110 member companies that are jointly shaping the future of the digital twin.

When it comes to industrial damping technology, on-site advice is often very valuable for engineers and designers.

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At Logimat 2024, vacuum expert Schmalz will be focusing on perfect handling solutions for bags, cardboard boxes and other packaging. Grippers and ergonomic lifting aids support skilled workers and robots in all picking and transfer tasks. Vacuum generators with a wide range of options are in use.

The shortage of materials in German industry has increased slightly. In February, 14.6% of the companies surveyed reported shortages, compared to 12.5% in January. This is according to the latest survey by the ifo Institute.

Logimat 2024 will also feature the portfolio of Lapp, the provider of connectivity solutions and branded products in the field of cable and connectivity technology.

Balluff is continuing to drive forward the digital transformation in the company: since this year, an AI-based chatbot and an AI-supported assistant for software development have been supporting employees in their daily work.

Travel and steering drives from SPN Schwaben Präzision in Nördlingen stand for maximum flexibility and quality, tailored to the requirements of manufacturers of driverless transport systems. Now, for the first time, the company has put its expertise into a new type of traction-steering drive for omnidirectional driving applications that can be used in various intralogistics applications.