Heidrive presents the Motor Configurator 2.0 in Nuremberg. With the clearly structured 3D tool, users can carry out a quick drive configuration online and entirely according to their individual requirements.

As an industry highlight, SPS covers the full spectrum of smart and digital automation. Under the motto "Smart Factory. Smart Software", MES manufacturer Industrie Informatik presents its proven and innovative solutions for the digital production of the future.

The Kistler Group will be showcasing its portfolio of production measurement technology and joining systems for industrial automation at SPS.

Omron and Dassault Systèmes will be demonstrating in Nuremberg how the OT and IT levels in production environments can be linked in such a way that industrial companies can optimize their processes.

At this year's SPS, everything at the Balluff stand will revolve around the topic of network technology. Also in the portfolio: industrial image processing - and other solutions for the factory of the future.

The transformation towards a more digital, efficient and sustainable industry was also reflected in the trends that could be seen at Formnext from November 7 to 10, 2023. The trade fair city of Frankfurt was once again the center of global additive manufacturing and modern production technologies.

Efficiency and safety in material flow are becoming increasingly important. These requirements, which often get in the way in industrial practice, are met by the combined use of safety light curtains and automation light grids.

At SPS, Koco Motion will be showcasing its expertise in customized drive solutions based on DC and BLDC motors, stepper motors, servo motors, linear drives and controllers.

Lenord+Bauer is expanding its portfolio of digital mini-encoders: With an MHSSI interface (Mitsubishi High Speed Serial Interface), they offer a resolution of up to 67,108,864 positions per revolution (26 bit).

Wittenstein introduces the precision-oriented Galaxie Accuracy Line product family to the market. The kinematics, bearings, gear ratios and even larger hollow shaft diameters of the gearboxes have been specially designed to meet the requirements of high-precision applications.

Heukabel offers system solutions for cable routing from a single source. The subsidiary EKD Systems specializes in tailor-made cable drag chains made of steel, stainless steel and plastic, which are used in moving machines and systems as well as in automation.

RS, a provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, will be demonstrating its end-to-end product offering and its portfolio of value-added solutions at SPS 2023.

Norway is the partner country of Hannover Messe 2024, as officially announced by Jan Christian Vestre, Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry, and Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Deutsche Messe Board of Management, at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding in Berlin.

MVTec Software has launched a new version of its Merlic image processing software. In version 5.4, the focus has been placed on easier process integration.

In industry, most grippers are pneumatically operated, but this is not suitable for hygienic environments.

The transponder-coded CTS safety switch with guard locking from Euchner has the highest level of safety and can be used in a variety of applications thanks to its dimensions of 135 mm x 31 mm x 31 mm, a maximum locking force of 3,900 N and flexible installation options.

Item provides a tool with which users can create customized conveyor belts. Individual conveyor lines can be designed on the basis of predefined assemblies.

A tour of the production halls at Aliaxis Germany demonstrates the versatility of the Jumboflex. Here, lifting aids are used in several places and are each designed specifically.

Schunk has further expanded its range of pneumatic robot couplings for pallet handling. The Vero-S NSR3 138 robot coupling handles heavy pallet weights reliably.

Nord Drivesystems presents the Nordac Pro and Nordac On inverter families as well as the IE5+ high-efficiency synchronous motors.