SMC Germany is expanding the range of the ctrlX Automation modular automation system from Bosch Rexroth to include its pneumatic and electrical automation solutions. The 100th partner in the ctrlX World opens up new possibilities for users.

Igus acquired a majority stake in Portuguese company Atronia Tailored Sensing in March 2024. The sensor specialist has been teaching plastic products from Cologne how to feel for five years.

EFB-Elektronik presents a short and slim body keystone. The die-cast zinc housing is compact at 29.2 mm deep and 14.6 mm wide, making it easier for installers to fit into flat or narrow environments, such as data centers, offices, industrial environments or telecommunications.

The KGUTI capacitive label sensors from Di-Soric are used for the reliable detection, positioning and monitoring of transparent, film and paper labels. Two different designs with robust metal housings cover many fields of application in the packaging industry.

Traceability that enables precise identification and the targeted recall of individual products or batches is becoming indispensable in all industries. This is why precise, fast and economical component and workpiece marking is becoming increasingly important in series production.

The innovative strength of the companies at the Hannover Messe is higher than ever before. As is the presence of international politics at the industry's leading trade fair. The perfect mix for a spirit of optimism from Hanover.

To what extent can exoskeletons relieve employees and which exoskeletons are suitable for what? These questions are answered by a working group at the University of Innsbruck.

This year, the Hannover Messe is focusing on a number of different areas. However, they all point to one goal: the transformation of industry towards sustainable production.

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The high-resolution 3D measurement of complex objects: Researchers at the Fraunhofer IOF have set themselves the task of developing a mobile sensor for this purpose. To further automate the measurement process, the researchers have now coupled the scanner with a Boston Dynamics robot dog.

Endress+Hauser celebrated the Group's 70th birthday in 2023. At the same time, the company initiated a change at the top. In the end, the anniversary year was crowned by good figures for incoming orders, sales, profit and employment. Endress+Hauser is cautiously optimistic for 2024, the company announced at the annual media conference.

The industrial desktop version of the Smarttester system from Inotec AP is a portable mini test bench that can be used to carry out mechanical, electrical and thermal product tests directly at the desk.

At Control 2024, software provider Fabasoft Approve will be demonstrating how companies are taking their quality management to a new level by digitalizing cross-company end-to-end processes and using AI.

In 2023, the approximately 1,000 German photonics manufacturers were able to increase their turnover once again, building on the success of the previous year.

The innovation partnership between Festo and Würth has already lasted two years, and the first phase of the partnership is now coming to an end - with success: the prototype of the AI robot solution is working.

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New technologies as enablers for an intelligent factory and the conscious use of resources - these aspects are brought together in the MES manufacturing software Cronetwork from Industrie Informatik and uncover potential.

Two new tools from Schunk enable the validated design and individual configuration of linear modules. In the new Schunk Control Center, customers will be able to access comprehensive digital modules in the future.

In Hanover, ebm-papst will be presenting application solutions and smart approaches for efficient air technology as well as the high-speed, oil-free turbo compressors from the high-speed range.

The Supply Chain Management Act covers the entire supply chain and presents companies with fundamental challenges when it comes to documentation. The new Ident Gate System (IGS) from Sick meets the basic requirements and goes even further: with the help of sensors for object detection, goods identification and direction recognition, it contributes to greater transparency in incoming and outgoing goods.

The supplier of connection technology mbo Osswald has further expanded its online portal and supports customized services.

The automotive industry's requirements for additive manufacturing (AM) will be the focus of this year's Mobility Forum at Rapid.Tech 3D on May 16. Renowned automotive manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Honda and Mercedes-Benz as well as Tier 1 partners such as Brose, EDAG and Schaeffler have announced their participation in Erfurt.