Just in time for SMM 2024, the world's leading maritime trade fair from 3 to 6 September in Hamburg, Steute's Controltec division is presenting an extension to its range of DNV-approved switchgear.

cts GmbH presented its contribution to the Smart Factory in PCB assembly at SMT-Connect. The focus was on the Mini Smart Warehouse as a production-related automatic storage option for PCBs in magazines, assemblies and components in boxes or trays.

CTS is expanding the functional scope of its Smart In-Production Warehouse for the electronics and automotive industries: both the Smart Warehouse and the smaller Mini Smart Warehouse variant can now store and retrieve KLT boxes and tray stacks from various manufacturers in addition to PCB magazines in a mixed and automated manner.

WDW develops customized solutions for weighing and dosing technology, sampling and special machine construction. The components, machines and systems are primarily used in the bulk materials industry.

As part of a management buy-out, the management of BASF Forward AM has taken over the Additive Manufacturing division. The new company, Forward AM Technologies, will continue to operate as an independent company under the leadership of CEO Martin Back.

Electrical engineering was launched in 1984. The software, which bears the name Eplan, changed the world of technical draughtsmen. These 40 years have now been celebrated with an anniversary event at the National Automobile Museum - The Loh Collection.

Festo is strengthening its dealer network with a new partner at its side. The company Dr. Baus will expand Festo's network of certified trading partners and supply the mechanical and plant engineering sector.

The Harting Technology Group, a provider of industrial connection technology, has announced that it will be bundling supra-regional top management positions in Switzerland: The company is establishing global headquarters in Switzerland.

Clean-in-place cleaning (CIP) is an important method for cleaning process systems in the food and pharmaceutical industries. The systems are rinsed with cleaning agent without having to be dismantled. For this application, Jumo has a selection of EHEDG-certified sensors in its portfolio as well as a controller with user-friendly software.

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The AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement conducts a quarterly survey of its 450 members on economic development. In the first quarter, the industry generated sales growth of two percent compared to the previous quarter. Incoming orders rose by nine percent at the beginning of the year compared to the previous quarter.

The automated storage system at Rose Systemtechnik in Porta Westfalica has served the company well for a quarter of a century. However, it can no longer meet current requirements. The company has therefore decided to modernize and expand the system. System integrator Viastore is supplying the hardware, software and know-how for the implementation.

After years of extremely high inflation, inflation is normalizing. Inflation fell again in June. According to economists, inflation is likely to continue its decline and soon fall below 2%.

WFL Millturn Technologies is expanding its Management Board: With the addition of the previous Commercial Director Stefan Hackl and Head of Order Management Franz Schön, the Management Board is growing by two experienced managers from its own ranks.

With its rack and pinion drives, Stöber has developed a compact, reliable system. An important component here is the high-quality gear rack.

Wibu-Systems opens a new branch in South Korea. The company is thus expanding its international presence and responding to the specific needs of the local markets.

The Institute of Structural Mechanics and Production Systems at the University of Bremen develops training courses throughout Europe in the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence and sustainability.

Autonomous towing robots speed up material handling. Tractonomy Robotics in Ghent developed the ATR1 and ATR2 models, which ensure efficient parts transportation with omnidirectional movements and smart docking to storage trolleys.

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Schott Pharma relies on doors from Efaflex in Müllheim. The site specializes in the high-purity production of primary packaging for the pharmaceutical industry.

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For the second time in a row, Roboverse Reply, a Reply Group company, has won the "Advanced Industrial Robotic Applications (AIRA) Challenge". The competition called on international experts to develop solutions that enable remote control of mobile robots during autonomous inspections in production plants.

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is an everyday phenomenon and usually harmless to humans. However, sensitive electronic components can be damaged or even destroyed as a result.