The new M1 frequency inverter from Omron is designed to improve production processes. At Gruppo Romani, an Italian manufacturer of porcelain stoneware tiles, the M1 frequency inverters were used to modernize a press feeding system.
Balluff is expanding its site in Hungary with a state-of-the-art logistics center. Fully and semi-automated warehouse technology will ensure production supply and distribution to regional Balluff distribution centers in the future.
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Lightweight construction is one of the biggest transformation drivers for the automotive industry and at the same time a massive challenge.
A complete success in Nuremberg: After three days, the 32nd SPS ended with a significant increase in visitor numbers. A total of over 50,000 interested parties visited the trade fair.
Social robotics has been researched for around 20 years - where does research stand today? Current projects are also looking at the technical challenges involved in developing social service robots for industrial use.
In order to prevent faults during commissioning in advance, KEB Automation offers detailed firmware simulation models of its own inverters for download in the Twinstore.
As part of the Hannover Messe, Deutsche Messe is organizing a two-day career congress for women for the first time on April 25 and 26, continuing the successful Women Power series with a new name: Femworx stands for the career of women in industry. The call for papers for possible presentations is now open.
As a modern procurement platform, Conrad supports automation with services, suitable hardware and expertise.
SMC recommends the ZP3M series vacuum cup for handling delicate workpieces. Thanks to its diagonal inner ribs, which are arranged radially, it prevents slipping even with oily workpieces.
Eplan Smart Mounting was launched two years ago and version 2024 is now available. With the new dashboards, production managers have an overview of all orders in a single view - without the need for a tour of production.
Dunkermotoren and MAE in new hall
Dunkermotoren and MAE - the two Ametek brands - will also be represented in Nuremberg, this time at a new stand location. Here, trade visitors can see the PLG 75 SL servoline gearbox.
The trends in automation are productivity, sustainability and connectivity. Baumüller is launching new products on the market that address these trends, including new tools for smart energy monitoring, condition monitoring in the drive and new mechanical models for drive simulation.
Engine Configurator 2.0 goes live
Heidrive presents the Motor Configurator 2.0 in Nuremberg. With the clearly structured 3D tool, users can carry out a quick drive configuration online and entirely according to their individual requirements.
As an industry highlight, SPS covers the full spectrum of smart and digital automation. Under the motto "Smart Factory. Smart Software", MES manufacturer Industrie Informatik presents its proven and innovative solutions for the digital production of the future.
Measuring and monitoring technology
The Kistler Group will be showcasing its portfolio of production measurement technology and joining systems for industrial automation at SPS.
Omron and Dassault Systèmes will be demonstrating in Nuremberg how the OT and IT levels in production environments can be linked in such a way that industrial companies can optimize their processes.
At this year's SPS, everything at the Balluff stand will revolve around the topic of network technology. Also in the portfolio: industrial image processing - and other solutions for the factory of the future.
More visitors, high internationality
The transformation towards a more digital, efficient and sustainable industry was also reflected in the trends that could be seen at Formnext from November 7 to 10, 2023. The trade fair city of Frankfurt was once again the center of global additive manufacturing and modern production technologies.
Efficiency and safety in material flow are becoming increasingly important. These requirements, which often get in the way in industrial practice, are met by the combined use of safety light curtains and automation light grids.
At SPS, Koco Motion will be showcasing its expertise in customized drive solutions based on DC and BLDC motors, stepper motors, servo motors, linear drives and controllers.
