High reliability with minimal latency is just one aspect of the appeal of 5G. In particular, safety transmission via such a mobile network is proving to be a much-discussed topic. The next generation of the standard now promises a major step forward for wireless industrial data exchange. But will the requirements of industrial users actually be met, or is this still wishful thinking?

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Fruitcore Robotics is rolling out a new software update for its Horst industrial robots. The update now enables users to program complex paths intuitively in the graphical user interface of the horstFX control software. The software update has been nominated for the Robotics category.

With Mairoflex iisy, Kuka has launched a modular solution based on the LBR iisy cobot. The Mairoflex iisy enables a cost-effective, simple entry into automation - ideal for small and medium-sized companies. It has been nominated for the robotics category.

Schmalz automates sheet metal handling with the ivOS Sheet Metal Solution Kit. Companies can use it to automate the loading of machines - simply, flexibly and economically. The kit has been nominated for the metalworking category.

Real-time process monitoring directly at the edge: the modular ibaM-DAQ measuring system records and processes signals synchronously and precisely. The edge device has been nominated in the competition for Product of the Year 2024 in the Drive Technology and Automation category.

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The HMIs of the MES9000 series from ADS-TEC Industrial IT are versatile industrial PCs for a modern manufacturing and production environment. The customizable terminals have been nominated in the Product of the Year competition in the category

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SSI Piece Picking is a fully automated robotic solution. It enables fully automated piece picking with functions such as pick & place, object recognition and gripping point determination. It has been nominated in the competition for Product of the Year 2024 in the Robotics category.

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The Supfina Planet BD is a double-face grinding machine for grinding hard-coated brake discs. The product has been nominated in the competition for Product of the Year 2024 in the Metalworking category.

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Fuse Blast from Formlabs is a fully automated solution for cleaning and polishing parts that redefines post-processing for SLS 3D printing. The extension of the SLS ecosystem has been nominated in the Additive Manufacturing category in the Product of the Year competition.

For the additive manufacturing category, Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), developer of precision micro stereolithography, presents the microArch S240 for test and small series parts in the micro range. Highest resolution, accuracy and precision are among the main features.

Preparations for the next edition of the industrial trade fairs Intec, Z and GrindTec have begun: From March 11 to 14, 2025, the trade fair association will be inviting visitors to the first important industry get-together of the year for the metalworking industry as well as the supplier and tool industry in Europe at Leipziger Messe.

safeVisionary2 is the first 3D time-of-flight camera with Performance Level c safety certification. It enables safe three-dimensional environmental detection and has been nominated in the 2024 Product of the Year competition in the handling, assembly and production logistics category.

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The MOVIKIT CombiTelescope software module from SEW-Eurodrive has been nominated in the Drive Technology and Automation category in the Product of the Year 2024 competition. It enables motion- and time-optimized control of load handling attachments of the CombiTelescope type.

Once a year, readers select the INDUSTRIAL Production products of the year. SEW-Eurodrive was successful twice last time.

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Orca Industriemontagen builds machines and systems worldwide - and now only needs a single locking system to effectively protect all construction sites against unauthorized access. The E-Cliq electronic locking system from Assa Abloy Sicherheitstechnik secures the containers with the valuable freight during transportation and subsequently at the various locations.

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Engineers can save time in the design process with 3D printing software from Carbon. It enables the automated selection, compilation and integration of geometries with the desired mechanical properties in a lattice structure and allows the performance to be estimated without having to print physical parts beforehand.

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Igus is expanding its Cobot Rebel portfolio with a humanoid hand made of lubrication-free high-performance plastics.

Weiss presents LS Link, the newest member of the linear transfer systems. It is based on indexing chain technology and is designed for workpiece transport in automated assembly and packaging technology.

SEW-Eurodrive has created efficient and flexible processes to implement the Industry 4.0 approach.

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Piab introduces the lightweight LBG-50 bag gripper. The new gripper lifts sacks and bags weighing up to 50 kg. The prefabricated tool saves users valuable development and set-up time.