To ensure smooth work processes, tools for processing enclosures and housings must function flawlessly and reliably. Häwa rounds off its punching range with the Multi-Press 500.

Thermodynamics specialist Hotset and tool manufacturer Dornbusch have developed a system for partial temperature control of tools for sheet metal forming. It enables quality and process optimization in the production of cold-formed aluminium sheet metal parts with complex geometries. Older forming tools can also be optimized.

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The Verl-based company is planning to expand its logistics with a new central warehouse in the Aurea industrial estate in Rheda-Wiedenbrück. At the same time, Beckhoff continues to plan the expansion and new construction of its production facilities in the emerging Varensell intermunicipal industrial estate.

Schmersal is launching a new version of the SD gateway for its SD bus. According to the group, users benefit in particular from the improved fault diagnostics that the new SDG Fieldbus Gateway enables.

Baumüller offers a drive-based software solution to diagnose the machine status. The Smart Condition Monitoring tool runs on the PLC integrated in the drive controllers and uses the drive to record signals. Sebastian Maul, application engineer at Baumüller, presents the predictive maintenance solution.

With a platform for the circular economy in the automotive industry, the two companies Thyssenkrupp Materials Services and Novelis want to set new standards for the recycling of used materials. The open platform will enable access to larger quantities of high-quality recycling materials.

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A large number of temperature control connections often result in long set-up times and unnecessary machine downtimes. Time loss or quality problems can also occur due to possible errors during coupling. Meusburger offers a solution here with the multi-coupling system EU & USA.

The Institute of Assembly Technology at Leibniz Universität Hannover is developing a machine learning framework for classifying component poses in an aerodynamic feeding system.

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R+W Antriebselemente is intensifying its presence in the North American market with a modern production facility. The expansion will enable the local production of precision clutches to meet the increasing demand in the region and promote the long-term growth of R+W America.

A wide variety of vehicles are used in production logistics: from transport robots and industrial trucks to conveyor belts, cranes and distribution systems.

Siemens continued its profitable growth trajectory in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 (ending June 30, 2023). All industrial businesses achieved strong revenue growth. The company also recorded strong order momentum for major projects and in the systems business.

Neugart is preparing for further growth and is investing 25 million euros at its headquarters in Kippenheim. The manufacturer of high-quality gearboxes and drive systems for automation technology is thus setting a forward-looking example for further growth and even better production processes.

Together with AI technology, IIoT networking makes it possible to better control machine parameters and optimize quality with predictive quality. Downtimes and set-up times can also be further minimized. Cloud platforms also make these technologies more accessible for SMEs.

Item Industrietechnik, a pioneer in the field of modular systems for industrial applications, is continuously investing in the development of new locations and branches. Now the north of Germany is also benefiting from this. A modern building with additional workplaces is being built in the immediate vicinity of Hamburg.

As a regional trade fair, the aaa is specifically geared towards regional visitor target groups in attractive economic regions. In fall 2023, three all-about-automation dates are scheduled in central, eastern and western Germany.

Endress+Hauser has inaugurated its new premises at the Fribourg Innovation Center (FRIZ). More than 70 employees of the Swiss group of companies specializing in measurement technology are working there on the development of new sensor technologies and software solutions. The various teams are embedded in an environment of research institutes, start-ups and other companies.

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The powerful five-axis machining center G750 from Grob produces large and complex components for the astronomical instruments of the Extremely Large Telescope, ELT, which is scheduled to go into operation in 2028, with maximum stability and precision.

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Altair, a computational science and artificial intelligence (AI) company, has acquired OmniV, a technology from Michigan, USA-based software company XLDyn.

MES software contributes to more efficient production as it optimizes the use of resources and production output. An example from PV and battery production shows how an MES enables sustainability and efficiency in the energy transition.

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Fanuc has appointed Marco Ghirardello (48) as the new President and CEO of Fanuc Europe. Ghirardello succeeds Shinichi Tanzawa, who has led the company since 2016 and will take on a new role at Fanuc's headquarters in Japan.