Ziehl-Abegg has published its annual figures for 2022. With a turnover of 873 million euros, the company increased by around 22 percent compared to the previous year. The number of employees rose to 5,100 globally and 2,800 in Germany.
The mechanical engineering company KMS Automation standardizes pressing and joining applications with the Smart Function Kit from Bosch Rexroth. The mechatronic subsystem simplifies machine design, increases process quality and shortens time-to-market.
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Item has opened its new international online store, which offers over 4,000 components for machine and equipment construction. Whether individual aluminum profiles, custom designs or complete equipment for ergonomic workstations: the extended search function helps with digital purchasing.
Thanks to their functional principle, thread locking pins from Erwin Halder do not have to be laboriously turned, but the connections can be easily loosened and rejoined.
Modern, automated conveyor technology ensures smooth, fast transportation in a brewery and should also be able to handle higher production volumes in the future.
Red Lion introduces the N-Tron NT5000 Series of Managed Gigabit Layer 2 Ethernet Switches. They have been specially developed to improve network security and reliability for industrial companies of all sizes and sectors.
In 2023, AutoStore integrator Element Logic will be presenting itself for the first time as a system supplier with a comprehensive range of technology, automation components and IT solutions.
With its trade fair appearance at LogiMat 2023 in Stuttgart, SSI Schaefer wants to show how its customers are future-proofed with comprehensive systems and solutions. The cornerstones are the comprehensive portfolio of customer-specific software, the connectivity of the systems and the innovative technologies.
Gebhardt will be presenting the new Gebhardt Upstream at its LogiMat trade fair stand. The proven software solutions, warehouse technology solutions and conveyor technologies such as Galileo IoT, StoreWare and SpeedSorter can also be seen there.
Cobots and mobile robots support automation projects in SMEs. What to look out for when taking the first steps.
What benefits can digital twins offer - and what risks need to be considered when using them? Hexagon, provider of digital reality solutions, presents four best practices that help to eliminate stumbling blocks when implementing digital twins.
Mink at the Hannover Messe 2023
Technical brushes from Mink are suitable for the gentle transportation of sensitive workpieces. According to the manufacturer, the adaptability of the brushes to different surfaces ensures part quality and avoids rejects.
At 7 billion euros, Bosch Rexroth achieved the highest turnover in the company's history in the 2022 financial year. Compared to the previous year (6.2 billion euros), this was an increase of 14.1 percent. Order intake fell only slightly (-2.1 percent) to 7.3 billion euros - the second-highest figure to date.
With the new version of the Classmate software suite, Simus has increased the user-friendliness and effectiveness of the modules. From structuring and cleansing databases to synchronization with SAP, the tools provide sustainable benefits in design, work preparation, costing, purchasing and master data maintenance.
Online stud configurator according to drawing
For standard bolts, with head, thread, bore or as a version with recess, mbo Osswald configurators map the standard specifications, are very easy to use, take a lot of work off the user's hands and save a lot of time.
With the Asco 209 series, Emerson has introduced a proportional valve for flow applications in the medical technology, food and beverage, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries.
The robots of the KR Fortec-Ultra family from Kuka work with heavy payloads of 480 to 800 kilograms. The new family consists of five robot variants - each of which is suitable for a specific application.
Karsten Fuchs is a research engineer for advanced technology in the Innovation and Advanced Technology department at Lapp Holding. Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to him about the prospects for DC voltage technology in the industry.
Schunk at the Hannover Messe 2023
At Hannover Messe 2023, Schunk will be demonstrating how digital solutions lead to greater efficiency and lower resource consumption using three examples: the bio-inspired technology Adheso, the smart tool holder iTendo2 and the 2D Grasping Kit.
Dassault Systèmes at the Hannover Messe 2023
To achieve sustainability, manufacturing companies can make use of life cycle assessment solutions. Dassault Systèmes is showcasing one such solution at the Hannover Messe and presenting a showcase that addresses and highlights the topic of virtual twins.
