Tox Pressotechnik is expanding its range of standard presses.

With the new weight-reduced layer gripper from Schmalz, cobots can also palletize lighter workpiece layers.

Walter offers three Tiger-tec Gold grades specifically for turning operations.

The Technical University of Munich uses ZwickRoell's Mflow extrusion plastometer to analyze the process-related and design-related influences on multi-material components in additive manufacturing.

The supply chain has become a real problem for German industry over the past two years. Reason enough for Daniel Schilling to ask Ralf Bühler - head of Conrad Electronic since the beginning of 2021 - how he is tackling the problem, where the trends in procurement are heading and what role artificial intelligence and machine learning are playing.

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Today, hardly anyone doubts that the mechanical engineering of the future is and must be digital. But there are stumbling blocks along the way that need to be avoided. Otherwise, there is a risk that digitalization efforts will not lead to the smart factory of the future, but will become a permanent construction site.

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With the latest version of the 3D printing software 4D_Additive from CoreTechnologie, 3D scan data and other STL files can be transformed and simplified into closed solids in the shortest possible time using a so-called "Marching Cube" function.

Demanding die-cast components, such as structural components in automotive engineering (megacastings), place special requirements on temperature control, in particular on the cooling of so-called hotspots.

Igus has developed igumid P190, a new filament for 3D printing that is extremely stiff and strong thanks to its carbon fiber reinforcement. This makes it suitable for structural components and special connecting elements for energy chains as well as for 2-component 3D printing in combination with iglidur i190.

Synostik, an IT service provider from Oebisfelde, is presenting the further development of commissioning algorithms to complement its diagnostic software tools for IIoT systems.

RK Rose+Krieger celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2022. Founded in 1972 as a manufacturer of industrial pipe clamping systems, the Minden-based company is now a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality components and functional modules for automation and production applications.

TQ has been offering industry-proven robotics solutions for years. Together with the collaborative robots from Franka Emika, powerful robot-supported automation tools are created for industry, trade and much more.

"Despite persistently high raw material and energy prices, we once again achieved a strong result in the second quarter," said BASF CEO Dr. Martin Brudermüller, who presented the results for the second quarter of 2022 together with CFO Dr. Hans-Ulrich Engel.

90 percent of refugees from Ukraine want to take up employment in Germany. This is the conclusion reached by the ifo Institute in a non-representative survey of 936 Ukrainians.

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Maintenance is often constantly in fire-fighting mode. To overcome this, a good maintenance plan is required, which also includes predictive maintenance.

Sieb & Meyer has extended the performance of the SD2 multi-axis solution with integrated safety technology. A variant is now available in which the maximum rated current has been increased from 42 _Aeff at 16 kHz to 80 _Aeff at 16 kHz.

For a long time, Germany basked in the role of global tech pioneer. However, we are lagging behind when it comes to digitalization and artificial intelligence. However, there are still AI niches in which German industry can definitely score points.

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Emerson has introduced the new Aventics Servo Profile Advanced (SPRA) series of electric actuators, a range of precision piston rod actuators with high repeatability.

The D-A-CH area - still and from the very beginning an important sales market for the Kübler family business with constantly changing requirements. This made the task of filling the position of manager in this area all the more challenging, and yet it was a success with Michael Weingrill.

Weidmüller's Workplace Solution business unit offers solutions and products that optimize work processes along the customer's value chain.