Maxon solution for highly dynamic positioning tasks
Maxon presents the MiniMACS6-AMP-4/50/10, the next generation of its motion controllers.
read more...read more...Scratch and impact-resistant glass touchscreens
Pilz has designed the two operator terminals PMIviso v807 and v812 for dusty and dirty environments. The robust variants are used in the visualization and diagnosis of automation processes.
read more...PlantPAx 5.0 from Rockwell Automation
Reduced footprint, more power
With PlantPAx 5.0, Rockwell Automation is launching a new version of its process control system. Users benefit from a smaller footprint and a new process module library.
read more...IP67 control with direct cloud connection
According to Turck, the TBEN-L-PLC is the first IP67 controller for industrial use that has a Codesys PLC on board, enables a direct cloud connection and can communicate simultaneously via various Ethernet protocols thanks to multiprotocol technology.
read more...Recovery expected in 2021
The ZVEI Automation Association is certain that one of the decisive factors in overcoming the coronavirus crisis is how digitally fit companies are. An upturn is expected in the coming year.
read more...New WCM working group
On March 1, 2021, the VDMA founded the "Wireless Communications for Machines" working group to promote the use of modern wireless technologies in mechanical and plant engineering. The economy is also set to pick up again in 2021.
read more...All About Automation Hamburg postponed
The event was scheduled to take place on January 20 and 21 as a face-to-face event in Hamburg.
read more...Handling technology brought to life
The Chemnitz Training and Application Center (SchAz for short) makes human-robot collaboration tangible with demonstrators. The Zimmer Group provides support with gripper technology.
read more...Model-based control
A research group at the Institute for Control Engineering of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units (ISW) at the University of Stuttgart is working on models that also take object dynamics into account when calculating robot control sequences and trajectories.
read more...Robots reliably supplied
For use in industrial robots, Ethernet cables have to withstand a lot. However, when it comes to horizontal linear movements combined with torsion, standard Ethernet cables are often unable to cope with the load. A new solution from Lapp complies with the type R standard for Profinet cables on robots.
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