The thermoforming process allows plastic packaging to be produced economically in large quantities. Illig Maschinenbau relies on rack and pinion gearboxes from Leantechnik to drive key components of its thermoforming systems. They ensure optimum operation of the thermoforming and punching systems.

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Spring clutches from Torsion Control Products (TCP) are ideal for use in construction machinery where modern diesel engines are used.

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In this interview, Oliver Werner talks about how sustainability can be implemented in industrial automation, the latest innovations from the specialist for drive and control technology and what the H4U platform is all about.

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The Acuro AD37 absolute encoder from Hengstler records position data reliably and precisely, even at high speeds. The encoder is now also available in a version with a 1:3 cone, allowing manufacturers of standard servomotors to easily integrate it into their drives.

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A combination of linear movements allows automation concepts to be implemented reliably, flexibly and economically. Rollon and Nadella will be demonstrating what this looks like in practice at automatica 2023 in Munich from June 27 to 30.

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Compared to its predecessor, the SD2M, the SD4M frequency inverter from Sieb & Meyer offers functional and control-related improvements: The main advantages are the control technology improvements and the Ethernet-based bus systems.

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Articulated couplings are characterized by the fact that they compensate for very large radial and angular misalignments without significant restoring forces. They can therefore also be used in all cases where the expected shaft misalignment cannot be precisely estimated in advance.

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The success and reputation of electric vehicle manufacturers depend on the safe and flawless functioning of batteries. Hahn Automation has therefore developed a battery tester that performs a fully automated 100% test of mobile energy storage systems. At the central point: a 3-axis gantry for optical and leak testing, consisting of electric drives from Festo.

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Short cycle times, robust technology, wear-free surfaces and compact designs have always been relevant for automation and robotics solutions. This year's Automatica trend topics include "Sustainable production" and "Digitalization and AI". SPN aims to meet these extensive requirements for gear technology in the most space-saving way possible and precisely tailored to the needs of its customers.

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The flat, high-performance rotary units from Schunk are growing with a fourth size and an extended range of variants. The measuring system interfaces now also include the digital real-time interface Hiperface DSL.

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