
Efficient testing and measuring
At Automatica, Kistler demonstrated how precise test and measurement data can contribute to resource-efficient production. Among other things, the new piezoelectric force transducer 9172CD was on display.

At Automatica, Kistler demonstrated how precise test and measurement data can contribute to resource-efficient production. Among other things, the new piezoelectric force transducer 9172CD was on display.

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS have developed Surfinpro, a solution that uses artificial intelligence and optical measurement technology to detect, classify and visualize defects in real time and report them to the production system.
1963 marked the birth of the Leuze Group's Electronics division. In 2023, the international sensor expert celebrates its 60th anniversary. Today, more than 1,600 Sensor People worldwide are creating the innovations of tomorrow: sensor and safety solutions in automation technology.
With a new 6,000 m² building, Balluff is expanding the production area at the Chengdu site by 75 percent and can thus double its production volume.

Production measurement technology and ball...
Mahr from Göttingen was represented at the Automatica and Laser World of Photonics trade fairs in Munich from June 27 to 30, 2023. The focus was on automation solutions for classic and optical production metrology as well as ball guides.

Balluff achieves a record result for the second time in a row. Total sales in the 2022 financial year amounted to 567 million euros. The sensor and automation specialist sees further growth opportunities for products in the field of image processing.

Displacement measuring systems
The integrated position measuring system IMS from Bosch Rexroth is now also available as IMS-compact for absolute measurement. The non-contact solution with magnetic measuring principle enables robust and economical position detection for linear guides of different lengths and sizes and replaces external, linear position measuring systems.

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.

Intelligent products for more security
norelem is further expanding its extensive range of products with condition sensors and is now offering positioning bushes with condition sensors in addition to locking pins.

Alternative to optical positioning methods
With the SensorBoard for detecting the position and orientation of components, RK Rose+Krieger is integrating a technology commonly used in television studios into its modular system for customized system solutions.