At 7 billion euros, Bosch Rexroth achieved the highest turnover in the company's history in the 2022 financial year. Compared to the previous year (6.2 billion euros), this was an increase of 14.1 percent. Order intake fell only slightly (-2.1 percent) to 7.3 billion euros - the second-highest figure to date.

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With the new version of the Classmate software suite, Simus has increased the user-friendliness and effectiveness of the modules. From structuring and cleansing databases to synchronization with SAP, the tools provide sustainable benefits in design, work preparation, costing, purchasing and master data maintenance.

For standard bolts, with head, thread, bore or as a version with recess, mbo Osswald configurators map the standard specifications, are very easy to use, take a lot of work off the user's hands and save a lot of time.

With the Asco 209 series, Emerson has introduced a proportional valve for flow applications in the medical technology, food and beverage, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industries.

The robots of the KR Fortec-Ultra family from Kuka work with heavy payloads of 480 to 800 kilograms. The new family consists of five robot variants - each of which is suitable for a specific application.

Karsten Fuchs is a research engineer for advanced technology in the Innovation and Advanced Technology department at Lapp Holding. Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to him about the prospects for DC voltage technology in the industry.

At Hannover Messe 2023, Schunk will be demonstrating how digital solutions lead to greater efficiency and lower resource consumption using three examples: the bio-inspired technology Adheso, the smart tool holder iTendo2 and the 2D Grasping Kit.

To achieve sustainability, manufacturing companies can make use of life cycle assessment solutions. Dassault Systèmes is showcasing one such solution at the Hannover Messe and presenting a showcase that addresses and highlights the topic of virtual twins.

At Yaskawa, the focus at Hannover Messe 2023 will be on specific technical requirements for the realization of Industry 4.0 scenarios.

At Hannover Messe 2023, the Helukabel Group will be presenting itself more strongly as a provider of complete system solutions. The specialist for electrical connection technology will not only be presenting its portfolio of cables, wires and accessories for industrial applications, but also highlights from the product ranges of its subsidiaries.

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TAS from Turck is an IIoT platform for the commissioning and management of Turck devices in industrial Ethernet networks, from sensors to controllers. The tool is celebrating its premiere at the Hannover Messe.

At Hannover Messe 2023, Contact Software is making the benefits of digitalization tangible with its Elements low-code platform: an electric formula racing car, its digital twin and a racetrack simulation.

Baumüller is presenting intelligent and energy-efficient drive concepts for the future at the Hannover Messe. The main focus will be on sustainability, energy efficiency and digitalization.

Clutches and brakes from Mayr Antriebstechnik are becoming smart and networked. At Hannover Messe 2023, the company will be presenting intelligent, talking components for process monitoring.

Precise and reliable ball screw drives from Bosch Rexroth are used in numerous industries. The company is now expanding its miniature series to include cylindrical single nuts, which are low-maintenance and guarantee a long service life.

Future-proof OT network solutions are the basis for advancing digitalization in industry. High-performance industrial Ethernet switches with a large number of ports, high data rates and extensive functions are required to ensure reliable and secure data exchange between the OT and IT network worlds.

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To meet the global demand for high bandwidth and high-speed connectivity, 5G will remain the most important development point. However, for the 5G rollout to be successful, manufacturers must use antenna radome materials that offer both mechanical performance, radio transparency and sustainability. Exel Composites is exploring opportunities that composites offer for 5G.

The new clip-on linear slide from Igus can be mounted and removed directly on the linear rail in a matter of seconds and locked in place with a clamping lever. This means that operating panels, camera systems, measuring and testing units and tools, for example, can be transported from A to B with ease.

Ifm acquired CMS Automatisierungstechnik in Linz, Austria, on February 28, 2023. With this acquisition, ifm intends to strengthen its activities in the field of cloud-based machine diagnostics.