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MVTec opens new branch in China

Machine vision provider MVTec has opened its own subsidiary, MVTec Vision Technology, near Shanghai.

Augmented reality as intelligent support

With Cocomo, Humatects has developed a new system to support maintenance tasks. The maintenance technician is intuitively and intelligently supported by augmented reality.

Information and guidance systems

Fire load-optimized monitors

Monitors in public areas serve as information and wayfinding systems. Such monitors are often located in places that are also designated as escape and rescue routes. Special fire safety rules apply to these.

Operator terminal

Panel for sophisticated web visualizations

B&R expands the Power Panel T-Series with the T80 operator terminal. A powerful Intel Atom processor enables versatile, dynamic web visualizations.

Optical weld seam inspection

Take a very close look

For quality assurance, the manufacturer of stainless steel tanks uses an intelligent camera system for optical weld seam inspection, which makes inspection efficient and eliminates the need for X-ray technology.

Predictive maintenance of pipes

Replace the cable before it breaks

The aim of predictive maintenance is to avoid unplanned downtime. But how can you predict when a cable will fail? An attractive solution is one from Lapp that does not require any changes to the cable.

Image data from ongoing operation

AI monitors wear on ball screws

The maintenance and timely replacement of defective components in machine tools is an important part of the production process. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a system that takes over the fully automatic monitoring of ball screws in machine tools.

Visualization with HTML5

The HMI goes online

Human Machine Interfaces are the key to the efficient operation and monitoring of machines and systems. As a cost-effective alternative to industrial PCs, HMIs form the first interface between man and machine. Due to Industry 4.0 and increasing networking, automation is changing and enabling new operating concepts.

all about automation 2020

HMI system solutions in the portfolio

Rose Systemtechnik will be presenting its new HMI system solutions at all about automation in January. The enclosure specialist has added panel PCs, embedded PCs and industrial monitors to its range.