Global Festo Sustainability Award
Festo has chosen the winners of the 1st Global Festo Sustainability Award. The sustainability competition took place for the first time and was initiated by the young representatives of the owner family Stoll together with Festo Didactic.
Outpatient Children's Hospice Munich (AKM)
Families with seriously ill children are dependent on special support, such as that offered by the Munich Outpatient Children's Hospice. But the helpers also need help. That is why WEKA continues to support the AKM with a family sponsorship.
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Composer2 is the new tool from Elmo Motion Control that allows machine designers to easily develop, test and implement their own control algorithms in the company's Platinum drives and multi-axis motion controllers.
The elasticity of the drive train limits the accuracy of industrial robots. In combination with traditional control methods that only use motor-side variables, this elasticity leads to a limitation of path accuracy, which in turn is crucial for opening up new areas of application.
The following changes were made to the Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH at the turn of the year:
With new pneumatic products in the categories "pneumatic clamps" and "positioning elements and systems", norelem is expanding its existing range of components for the production processes of Industry 4.0.
Dresden-based positioning specialist Steinmeyer Mechatronik has developed a compact gantry system for inspection systems in semiconductor or optics production that combines maximum precision in the sub-micrometer range with long travel distances and high dynamics. An ideal solution for laser applications.
Edge computing is the better data processing option for many predictive maintenance or predictive quality applications. However, it requires close collaboration between IT and OT teams.
The peak season is in full swing. Retailers and customers are in a pre-Christmas mood, which usually results in stress and impatience. Exotec's Skypod system provides a remedy during this turbulent time.
The expected winter recession will be milder than previously expected. This is according to the ifo Institute's new forecast. According to this, economic output will only shrink by 0.1 percent in 2023. In the fall, researchers were still expecting minus 0.3 percent.
The Voith Group developed satisfactorily in the 2021/22 fiscal year (ending September 30) in a challenging environment and is in robust shape both operationally and financially.
Wink Stanzwerkzeuge from Neuenhaus has automated its punching sheet production. The company has teamed up with proven project partners for the linear technology and automation.
Loading and unloading machine tools
The shortage of skilled workers is not a future scenario, but has long been a reality. Many manufacturers therefore want to automate their operations - for example for the unmanned loading and unloading of machine tools.
The mechanical and plant engineering industry has remained on course with a major effort in the unexpectedly difficult year 2022 and is looking ahead to the coming year with some confidence. Although the association expects production to fall by 2% in 2023, this is far from a crisis, says VDMA President Karl Haeusgen.
Temperature and humidity data logger
The new 42280A series temperature and humidity data logger from Extech offers a number of improvements over its successful predecessor.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Barlog Plastics has joined the Science Based Targets initiative. The SBTi has confirmed the company's goal of reducing Scope 1 + 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to the base year 2018. Part of the declared goal is also to analyze and reduce Scope 3 emissions in order to make a major contribution to climate protection.
Cyber attacks are now part of everyday life. The size and sector of the company hardly matter any more. However, how the attacks take place and whether they are successful depends on the company's own cyber security measures.
The new generation of compact Varioface interface modules is the link between the remote I/O systems and the field level. An innovative design ensures fast and error-free wiring and saves space in the control cabinet.
Generation change at Krieg in Heimsheim: Andreas Krieg handed over the management of the company to Florian Becker on October 1, 2022. The company, which specializes in workplace systems and office furnishings, intends to focus even more strongly on its manufacturing expertise in the future.
When a Festoon cable carrier system for a crane system with a travel distance of 30 meters was to be replaced, Tsubaki Kabelschlepp designed a complete package consisting of chain and cables, guide channel including substructure and an individual carrier solution.
