Intuitive programming without IT know-how
One of the biggest obstacles to the acquisition of industrial robots in medium-sized manufacturing companies is the lack of skilled workers for commissioning and programming robots.
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read more...SCTMi Ethernet communicates at field level
Complex manufacturing processes require intelligent systems that need to communicate with each other in real time. For this case, Schmalz has equipped the SCTMi compact terminal with an Ethernet interface.
read more...TSN in Industrial Ethernet networks
Belden has launched a complete solution for the configuration and use of TSN in Industrial Ethernet networks. This solution from Hirschmann combines the TSN firmware versions of the Industrial Ethernet switches with the Industrial HiVision 8.0 network management software.
read more...Seminar series "Automation on Tour" 2019
Fresh knowledge for machine safety
Keeping knowledge in the field of machinery safety up to date - that has been the aim of Pilz's "Automation on Tour" series of events for 10 years. New topics have been added to the seminarsfor 2019.
read more...ETG offers manufacturer-independent diagnostic interface
The EtherCAT Technology Group has released a new vendor-independent diagnostic interface that enables third-party providers to access diagnostic data from EtherCAT networks. The software-based interface can be implemented in the EtherCAT masters of any manufacturer.
read more...Drives in automation systems
At SPS IPC Drives, Danfoss Drives presented new solutions and concepts for easy integration of its drives into all types of automation systems.
read more...Cooling units for the switch cabinet
In the enclosure climate control segment, Rittal is expanding the Blue e+ cooling unit series with the new 1.6 kW power class, a stainless steel version and a 1.3 kW roof-mounted version.
read more...Safety switchgear for high loads
Zander is expanding its range of Minos safety switching devices to include two variants with safe relay contacts. The SL series is characterized by safe semiconductor outputs.
read more...Ethernet switches for rail transportation
TE Connectivity has introduced a new series of robust unmanaged Industrial Ethernet switches. They have M12 connections and have been specially developed for use in railroads.
read more...Automate without control
With the new drive-based Sequential Motion Control SMC function from Rexroth, simple and medium-sized automation tasks can be implemented quickly. Single and multi-axis applications can be programmed directly into the IndraDrive drives without an external controller.
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