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Sotronik is the official Qualified Embedded Software Integration Partner of Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation. Sotronik is thus expanding and deepening its expertise in the field of industrial communication, while users of net-X technology in Switzerland gain a competent partner to solve their challenges.

Production companies must protect themselves against power failures - otherwise there is a risk of enormous costs and also the danger of plant downtime.

Short cycle times, low space requirements, simple installation - the requirements for vacuum technology are clearly defined. The new SCTMi mini-compact terminals from Schmalz meet the needs of operators and also offer a high degree of flexibility. The mini-compact terminal saves a third of the weight and requires only half the footprint.

Siemens and Schaeffler are integrating a generative AI-supported assistant into a production machine. The Industrial Copilot optimizes engineering and support operations.

Wolfgang Mayer moves from Kuka Robotics to Ziehl-Abegg as CTO.

Cost-effective, flexible, space-saving: these are the features that characterize the new overhead conveyor system from Item. It is used for the efficient provision of materials and is an alternative to small load carriers.

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STL Systemtechnik Leber, a provider of development services in the field of embedded and mechatronic systems, and Hilscher Gesellschaft für Systemautomation intend to further intensify their collaboration, which was established in 2017.

Sustainability, energy efficiency and the reduction of_CO2 - these are currently the most discussed economic topics across all industries. Machine manufacturers and users are faced with the challenge of increasing the efficiency of their machines and systems in line with sustainable production in order to achieve lower energy consumption while maintaining or, at best, increasing the number of cycles.

Robur, the industrial services specialist for digital transformation and ecological change founded in Munich in 2015, becomes part of SPIE and thus significantly strengthens SPIE's range of services in the field of industrial services.

In collaboration with Airbus, Item has designed a special staircase and platform system as a working platform for tests and a substructure for a measuring arm.

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The Czech Television fire station in Prague was equipped with high-speed doors from Efaflex. Speed and reliability were the most important requirements here.

Know-how-Factory Zimmer presents the HM1046 magnetic gripper for round cells.

The robotics and automation industry in Germany is forecasting a 4% increase in turnover for 2024. According to the latest figures from the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association (VDMA R+A), industry turnover will therefore rise to 16.8 billion euros - a new record.

ebm-papst, a leading manufacturer of fans and motors headquartered in Mulfingen, is investing around one million euros in the expansion and conversion of its site in Singapore. The original headquarters of the Southeast Asia region will in future assume greater importance within the ebm-papst Group and manage the entire Asia-Pacific and Middle East Asia region. The expansion of IT and production capacities in India is also planned.

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The 3D Pioneers Challenge, the international competition and platform for additive manufacturing and pioneering technologies, is launching its ninth Call for Entries.

Laser diodes occupy a key position in the world of optical technologies. Their versatile applications range from data transmission to medical diagnostics. This article highlights the latest developments and challenges in laser diode technology, particularly in the field of DFB lasers.

B&R Industrie-Elektronik GmbH has relocated its German headquarters from Bad Homburg to Friedberg in Hesse, where ABB's Robotics Division in Germany is based.

International standardization drives the worldwide use of the communication solution - and guarantees customers manufacturer-independent compatibility of all components. As a member of the IO-Link consortium, Balluff was involved in the development.

Many electricians are familiar with the fact that there is often no suitable product for electrical installations available from specialist retailers. Creativity is then required.