The currently discussed restriction proposal for the use of perfluorinated or polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) is causing concern among machine manufacturers and users. In addition to many fluorinated plastic and elastomer materials, lubricants are also affected by the new legislation. The company Chemie-Technik in Vöhringen, manufacturer of Elkalub high-performance lubricants, has compiled information and recommendations.

The electronics and connection technology company Weidmüller is expanding its headquarters in Detmold with a new production building. The new building in Ohmstraße will be used for the production of electronic components, among other things. The start of construction was marked in mid-August 2023 with the symbolic laying of the foundation stone.

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A recent analysis by Kaspersky has uncovered new, complicated infection tactics used by malware strains. According to this analysis, the famous Emotet botnet is using new infection paths via OneNote files to attack companies.

Flexible and modular services accelerate the identification of and response to cyber threats as well as recovery processes after an attack.

Making a virtue out of necessity: This is the philosophy of Italian dentist and entrepreneur Giorgio Castagno. A Kuka robot cleans dental instruments in his practice - saving time and money and reducing the workload of the entire practice team.

In June 2023, nominal incoming orders in the German electrical and digital industry were up 19.7% on the previous year. "After orders had been declining since March of this year, this is a strong increase that can be attributed in particular to large orders from both Germany and abroad," said ZVEI economic expert Peter Giehl.

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Milling covers a wide range of applications - from the machining of large free-form surfaces in the aviation industry and in the manufacture of wind turbines to the milling of cavities and highly automated mass production.

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With the ABEG method, Findling Wälzlager has created a transparent and calculable decision-making basis for avoiding oversizing and undersizing of rolling bearings. This purchasing optimization helps customers to always select the technically and economically optimal product from the extensive Findling range.

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To ensure smooth work processes, tools for processing enclosures and housings must function flawlessly and reliably. Häwa rounds off its punching range with the Multi-Press 500.

Thermodynamics specialist Hotset and tool manufacturer Dornbusch have developed a system for partial temperature control of tools for sheet metal forming. It enables quality and process optimization in the production of cold-formed aluminium sheet metal parts with complex geometries. Older forming tools can also be optimized.

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The Verl-based company is planning to expand its logistics with a new central warehouse in the Aurea industrial estate in Rheda-Wiedenbrück. At the same time, Beckhoff continues to plan the expansion and new construction of its production facilities in the emerging Varensell intermunicipal industrial estate.

Schmersal is launching a new version of the SD gateway for its SD bus. According to the group, users benefit in particular from the improved fault diagnostics that the new SDG Fieldbus Gateway enables.

Baumüller offers a drive-based software solution to diagnose the machine status. The Smart Condition Monitoring tool runs on the PLC integrated in the drive controllers and uses the drive to record signals. Sebastian Maul, application engineer at Baumüller, presents the predictive maintenance solution.

With a platform for the circular economy in the automotive industry, the two companies Thyssenkrupp Materials Services and Novelis want to set new standards for the recycling of used materials. The open platform will enable access to larger quantities of high-quality recycling materials.

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A large number of temperature control connections often result in long set-up times and unnecessary machine downtimes. Time loss or quality problems can also occur due to possible errors during coupling. Meusburger offers a solution here with the multi-coupling system EU & USA.

The Institute of Assembly Technology at Leibniz Universität Hannover is developing a machine learning framework for classifying component poses in an aerodynamic feeding system.

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R+W Antriebselemente is intensifying its presence in the North American market with a modern production facility. The expansion will enable the local production of precision clutches to meet the increasing demand in the region and promote the long-term growth of R+W America.

A wide variety of vehicles are used in production logistics: from transport robots and industrial trucks to conveyor belts, cranes and distribution systems.

Siemens continued its profitable growth trajectory in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023 (ending June 30, 2023). All industrial businesses achieved strong revenue growth. The company also recorded strong order momentum for major projects and in the systems business.

Neugart is preparing for further growth and is investing 25 million euros at its headquarters in Kippenheim. The manufacturer of high-quality gearboxes and drive systems for automation technology is thus setting a forward-looking example for further growth and even better production processes.