EtherCAT combines the advantages of Ethernet-based communication with the simplicity of classic fieldbus systems.

Production 4.0 is more than just a buzzword. Christian Wolf, Managing Director of Hans Turck, explains how this works in practice in an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer.

This year, IEF-Werner is focusing on solutions for high-precision and automated production processes in clean rooms at its trade fair appearance.

The health and safety regulations and statutory inspection guidelines for operating equipment in companies are strict and extensive. As a result, it is not easy to keep track of all inspection regulations and periods in day-to-day operations.

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With a fully automated and flexibly expandable conveyor system for truck loading, a manufacturer of battery systems in the electric automotive industry is meeting the increasing demand.

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Minitec will be showcasing new products and solutions for logistics and assembly processes at Motek with numerous practical examples.

Every day, a ton of garbage flows down the Rhine. To catch some of it, the Cologne-based Krake association has now inaugurated a floating garbage trap. One of the sponsors of the so-called Rhine octopus is the plastics specialist Igus.

Innovative, marketable and of great benefit: This is what characterizes the submissions for the competition. The participants compete in six categories for the INDUSTRIAL Production trophies for the top three winners.

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After a four-year break, AMB once again attracted tens of thousands of visitors to the fully booked exhibition halls in Stuttgart.

In an industrial environment, handling, transportation, assembly and the entire production logistics are just as important as the actual production. It is not always easy to maintain an overview here. We have therefore compiled a market overview of handling, assembly and production logistics.

Alsameca, the Alsace-based tool manufacturer, uses an innovative coating process for its products that ensures nanocrystalline, extremely smooth and hard surfaces. This is also the result of joint engineering with its partner Cemecon.

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The tool manufacturer ARNO Werkzeuge, Karl-Heinz Arnold GmbH presents innovative clamping holders with internal cooling for cutting inserts that combine the best of both worlds. In a hybrid manufacturing process, the manufacturer combines additive technology with classic CNC milling.

Spanflug is presenting new features of its manufacturing platform for CNC turned and milled parts at the AMB. The most important innovation is the integration of real-time data from semi-finished product suppliers into the platform.

Performance,_{CO2 footprint} and digitalization are highly topical issues in machining production - for machine tool manufacturers and users alike. At AMB, Heidenhain will be presenting very specific solutions for the closely interlinked but often still abstract requirements behind these buzzwords.

Milling, turning, grinding and gear cutting on one and the same machine - in a single clamping operation: Soraluce's multitasking machines are the answer to technically complex workpieces with tight tolerances that require various machining processes such as turning, milling, drilling and thread cutting.

Hahn+Kolb's own brand Atorn has stood for quality, innovation and emotion for 20 years, winning over customers. Quality is the top priority, all tools are made of high-quality materials and have a solid finish - for maximum reliability in everyday use.

LMT Tools is one of the leading experts in the development and production of precision tools. With more than 1,000 employees worldwide, LMT Tools bundles its expertise in the LMT Fette, LMT Kieninger, LMT Onsrud and LMT Belin brands.

The Hoffmann Group is presenting new functionalities of its digital manufacturing solution Hoffmann Group Connected Manufacturing at AMB. The software offers tool management for tracking all tools in production in real time.

The international exhibition for metalworking starts with full halls and a good visitor response.

Optimate, a start-up spun off from Trumpf, wants to give sheet metal processing more process reliability in production. The key to this is a cloud-based web app solution for the analysis and optimization of sheet metal components.