Protection against cooling lubricant
Anyone clamping with a vacuum during CNC machining must protect the pump from cooling lubricant. The NLS liquid separator from Schmalz separates the cooling lubricant and returns it to the running process - without interrupting the vacuum.
The Industrial Service Platform easyConnect will bundle all digital services related to Weidmüller products in the future. EasyConnect offers a holistic and modular solution for numerous applications - from planning and installation to the operation of devices, machines and systems.
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For industrial robots, 3DP Maven offers a 3D-printed gripper that has been tested to 500,000 cycles at 4 bar and has achieved validation suitable for the automotive sector. With the same technical possibilities, this 3D-printed gripper is four times cheaper than conventionally manufactured complex grippers.
The world's leading trade fair Welding & Cutting is focusing on the advantages of the interaction between machines, humans, AI and software with an interactive rally. Under the motto "Get connected - get digital", it will connect participating exhibitors via an app from September 11 to 15.
How do you integrate moving components and load carriers into the internal information flow? A radio-supported automatic material retrieval system (AMS) is available for this task, which also precisely records the stocks of goods in the (material) flow.
Investments in machinery often lead to further purchases - as is the case at Joma-Maschinenbau, whose modern production facility has recently been supplemented by a 5-axis milling machine.
Just like conventionally manufactured components, additively manufactured components must reliably fulfill the required material properties.
From June 27 to 30, the United Robotics Group will be presenting its portfolio of robotics solutions at Automatica and showcasing CobiotX, the latest generation of service robots that are mobile in use.
The startup Scuddy has significantly improved the flexibility, performance, customizability and ergonomics of its second-generation foldable e-scooter of the same name - thanks in part to damping technology from ACE.
When dealing with lean production, there is no way around the pull principle. What are the reasons? What advantages does the pull principle offer?
Whether autonomous vehicles in intralogistics or machine tools in industrial production: Faults and failures of individual devices and components cannot always be avoided.
AGVs and AMRs are increasingly finding their way into production facilities. The mobile helpers need to be integrated into IT and automation systems.
Weidmüller announces the expansion of its US campus in Richmond, Virginia. The official groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the North American headquarters was held on May 18 in the presence of the Governor of the State of Virginia.
Automation and security solutions
Schmersal focused on automation and safety solutions for intralogistics as well as for packaging and food processing machines.
Rollon and Nadella at automatica 2023
A combination of linear movements allows automation concepts to be implemented reliably, flexibly and economically. Rollon and Nadella will be demonstrating what this looks like in practice at automatica 2023 in Munich from June 27 to 30.
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.
At a meeting, the Supervisory Board of Schaeffler appointed Sascha Zaps (48) as a member of the Board of Managing Directors of Schaeffler and as the new Chief Industrial Officer with effect from May 1, 2024.
Association of the Electrical and Digital...
The board members of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) have voted: Philip Harting is now part of the select board. The CEO of the Harting Technology Group intends to further advance his commitment to electrification and digitalization.
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.
In the fall of 2022, Meusburger introduced an innovation in the field of mould making: the E 3380 cooled compact slide unit. According to the company, it is the only compact slide unit on the market with a prefabricated cooling bore and integrated cooling nozzle.
