The new dimension of image processing
Automation offers numerous advantages, but at the same time places high demands on integrated image processing. As a result, machine vision solutions often fall short of expectations.
read more...read more...Smart networking with ASi profile cable
The digital future has long since begun in mechanical and plant engineering. ASi-5 as a standardized fieldbus for the first level of automation and IO-Link as a fieldbus-independent interface for communication at field level are technologies that can be used to network sensors, actuators and control systems intelligently and efficiently.
read more...Interview with IDS Imaging Development Systems
Focus on quality
Reliably consistent quality is not least a significant cost factor in modern production. So is the effort a company has to put into quality control. The same applies to the effort a company has to put into quality control. Daniel Schilling spoke to Heiko Seitz from IDS Imaging Development Systems about how vision systems can be used to achieve fast and reliable quality control, even in individualized production with small batch sizes.
read more...Festo on the way to climate neutrality
The Festo Management Board has decided on extensive investments and released budgets in order to realize the neutralization of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
read more...Automated change of clamping heads and clamping devices
With the AC (automated change) line, Hainbuch presents its new products for the implementation of automation projects.
read more...Searching for clues on the store floor
Process mining is more popular than ever and aims to reconstruct inefficiencies on the basis of digital traces in IT systems, thus paving the way for optimization.
read more...Agility in customer service in industrial companies
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about many changes for companies, customers and customer service. Tensions in production and supply bottlenecks are forcing companies to roll out new business models to counteract or prevent problems.
read more...System solutions as the key
What is the best way to put digitalization concepts into practice, especially when it comes to mobile components? Nicola Magrone and Udo Marmann explain SEW-Eurodrive's modular approach, for which the company has defined its own business segment.
read more...From customer project to robotics lab
Automation technology in the service of research
In order for robots to operate as efficiently and precisely as possible in production, many adjustments need to be made. The Fraunhofer Institute for Engineering Design IEM is researching these on behalf of its customers.
read more...Successful financial year 2021
In 2021, cycloidal gearbox specialist Nabtesco successfully held its own during the crisis thanks to its long-term investment and innovation strategy and has proven to be a strong and reliable partner.
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