
Smart gearboxes for 4.0 connectivity
This spring, Wittenstein is showcasing a Delta robot with integrated, intelligent gearboxes and cynapse feature from alpha. The smart gearboxes make drive trains fit for digitalization.

This spring, Wittenstein is showcasing a Delta robot with integrated, intelligent gearboxes and cynapse feature from alpha. The smart gearboxes make drive trains fit for digitalization.

Metal bellows clutch from Jakob
With the compact KGE metal bellows coupling, Jakob Antriebstechnik has developed a solution for all gearboxes with a drive flange.

Mayr presents new, cost-effective approaches for the networked clutch. Based on permanent inspection, they offer solution concepts for predictive maintenance of electromagnetic safety brakes.

For its research and development work, ebm-papst has been awarded the "Innovative through research" seal of approval by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft for the fourth time in a row.

From the second quarter of 2020, Sieb & Meyer will also be offering the SD2B servo amplifier with NRTL approval and in a high-current version.

In order to realize movements on the fifth robot axis, for example, at low cost, Igus has new types of shaft gears. Thanks to the use of Iglidur high-performance plastics, the shaft gears do not need to be additionally lubricated like metal versions, and friction and wear are optimized.
Maxon is expanding its configurable drive range in spring 2020 - including with brushed DC motors, gearboxes and encoders from the ECX series. There are also new products in the micro segment for positioning controllers.

Baumüller develops, produces and implements electrical drives and automation systems, including for so-called system-relevant sectors such as medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry, food processing and packaging technology.

At SEW-Eurodrive, the focus is on the modular and adaptable factory. Work processes and associated workstations can be redesigned "on-the-fly" in assembly at short notice based on the customer's order.

Steffen Hornneuer has been Managing Director at Baumüller China since the beginning of April.