Recent technical developments have not bypassed a company specializing in conveyor technology and intralogistics. In an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer, Markus Löseke, authorized signatory and Head of Design & Production at HaRo, explains how his company is tackling the new challenges and takes a look into the future.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence introduces a new handheld 3D scanning technology that adds convenient new functionality for flexible measurement to its wide range of manufacturing inspection equipment.

Transporting the mRNA vaccine against Covid-19 from Biontech/Pfizer is a real logistics challenge. On the one hand because of the cold chains that need to be maintained, and on the other hand because the journeys need to be as vibration-free as possible. GPS-Kärnten has implemented an interesting design solution for this with components from ACE Stoßdämpfer.

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RCT Reichelt Chemietechnik's product range includes more than 80,000 different items for laboratory and chemical technology, mechanical engineering, the food industry and medical technology. These include a wide variety of hoses, hose connectors, adapters, taps and valves.

The shortage of labor is slowing economic growth worldwide. According to a forecast by the World Bank, the gross domestic product would increase by an average of almost 20 percent per capita worldwide if the employment of women reached the same level as that of men. The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and its members support the career advancement of women in the robotics industry.

Machine malfunctions can have serious consequences and put people's health at risk. Functional safety therefore plays a central role in industry. With control and inverter technology including integrated safety functions from ABB, plant operators can ensure safe machines and use them optimally.

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Due to increasing digitalization and networking, systems and machines must be better protected against cyberattacks. Operators of systems requiring monitoring can use the Technical Rules for Operational Safety (TRBS) as a guide. The TÜV association pointed this out at the presentation of the Plant Safety Report 2024.

From June 6 to 7, 2024, ACI Laser held a two-day open house event for long-standing business partners, customers and companions from Germany and abroad at its headquarters in the U.N.O. industrial park near Nohra/Weimar to mark the company's 25th anniversary. Laser technology is used in many areas - in mechanical engineering, in the automotive and supplier industry, medical technology, electrical engineering and electronics, in the tool industry and even in the jewelry industry.

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The ebm-papst Group, supplier of fans and motors, closed the 2023/24 financial year at the end of March 2024 with a total turnover of 2.408 billion euros. Compared to the previous year, in which 2.541 billion euros were achieved, this corresponds to a decrease of 5.2 percent.

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The deep tech company idealworks is appointing Markus Schmermund as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) with effect from September 1, 2024. In this newly created position, he will be responsible for managing all commercial activities and will continue to drive the company's growth and market presence.

Balluff is expanding the BVS CA industrial camera product family with new models featuring Swir sensors. This means that short-wave infrared technology (Swir) is now available for use in the short-wave infrared range in the GigE and USB3 camera series.

The Aloflex from Alotec is a flexible laser processing system for laser hardening, laser deposition welding and CMT welding directly for component processing at the customer's site.

Rulmeca has launched a new motorized roller onto the market. The EPS-AS1 roller motorizes roller conveyors for heavy loads of up to 1,500 kilograms.

Growth dampener: The VDMA is forecasting an increase in turnover of 2% to EUR 16.5 billion for 2024. In December 2023, turnover was still expected to increase by 4% to EUR 16.8 billion. In the previous year, companies had achieved a record of 16.2 billion euros with an increase in turnover of 13%.

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Igus continues to expand its bicycle component business and presents the first injection-molded bicycle frame made of composite material for advanced bikes.

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Arnold Umformtechnik is expanding the after-sales service for its machines to include digital remote services. The focus is on data security, simple operation and clear processes.

The world of additive manufacturing is driven by talented and motivated people. Formnext wants to put these talents and their ideas even more in the spotlight and has therefore developed the former award concept for start-ups into the new Formnext Awards. In future, these awards will recognize young innovative companies, sustainable business ideas and groundbreaking technologies in six different categories.

Thomas Strecker is the new Managing Director of PlastiVation Machinery GmbH. As an independent company within the Tederic Group, the company is taking on more responsibility. Benelux is now part of the sales territory for the Tederic 'NEO series.

With the BSCL (Ball Rail System Compact Line) ball rail guides, Bosch Rexroth is expanding its portfolio with a high-quality linear guide that can be used for a wide range of applications.

Eaton launches the new xStorage Hybrid energy storage system to simplify the energy transition in residential and commercial buildings.