WLAN and network management systems
The management of various WLAN technologies sometimes presents manufacturing companies with major challenges. These can be overcome with network management systems.
read more...Industrial communication
read more...So that it runs optimally
Conveyor technology is an essential part of many industrial processes. It enables the transportation of materials and products within production facilities. With the increasing digitalization and networking of industrial systems, IIoT gateways play a central role in monitoring and optimizing these processes.
read more...Use in EtherNet I/P applications
The hybrid MVK Fusion fieldbus modules from Murrelektronik combine three elementary functions of installation technology: digital standard sensors and actuators, digital safety-related sensors and actuators and IO-Link.
read more...Scaling communication between controller I/Os
The 'I/O-Connection Manager' in the 'Lasal' automation software from Sigmatek enables flexible and scalable communication between the controller and connected I/Os.
read more...Lenze and Rittal enter into technology...
Alliance for power distribution and intelligent drive technology
Lenze and Rittal have entered into a technology partnership to jointly lead power distribution and drive technology into the future. RiLineX as the new standard platform for busbar systems and market-leading compact inverters from Lenze form the basis.
read more...Interview with Gunther Koschnick
The road to electrification
Electrification brings challenges and opportunities. In this interview, Gunther Koschnick from the ZVEI Automation Association explains the stages on the road to the All Electric Society.
read more...Phoenix Contact at the Hannover Messe
Digital factory, efficient switch cabinet construction and direct current technology
Phoenix Contact is presenting its products and solutions for the challenges of the future at the Hannover Messe. This year, the family-owned company is focusing on three areas: direct current technology, efficiency in control cabinet construction and the digital factory.
read more...Sick and Endress+Hauser launch strategic partnership
Sick and Endress+Hauser launch their strategic partnership for process automation. Both companies are joining forces to better support their customers and drive new technological solutions for the decarbonization of the process industry.
read more...Automated production of precision tools
Hardly any automation works without the perfect interplay of hardware and software. Tool manufacturer Paul Horn initially designed and planned its systems for manufacturing precision tools, including their gripping technology, on its own. To program the robots and the PLC in the overall concept, including commissioning, Horn then brought Kuka on board for application engineering.
read more...Fast configuration of machines
Small batch sizes with skill-based production
Individualized products in small batch sizes are increasingly determining everyday production. This increases the time required for work preparation and commissioning.
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