Haptic user interface
Candera, Next System and Data Modul have jointly developed an HMI solution with intuitive touch feedback.
read more...read more...New storage technology for automotive suppliers
In Tobel-Tägerschen, Switzerland, there is a new high-bay warehouse with separate sections for stocking automotive components and accessories. It is part of a strategy by steel tube service provider Kindlimann to centralize its operating activities at a new location.
read more...Schaeffler closes with a strong fourth quarter
Schaeffler has published its results for the 2020 financial year. The coronavirus pandemic led to a significant decline in revenue.
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Leak test on filled lithium-ion battery cells
While the engine in conventional cars is considered the heart of the vehicle, in electric vehicles it is the battery. The battery also accounts for at least a quarter of the added value of the electric vehicle.
read more...Schaeffler starts series production of electric motors
Schaeffler's commitment to e-mobility is showing clear success following the establishment of a separate division at the beginning of 2018.
read more...Arburg buys AMK
The Arburg entrepreneurial families Hehl and Keinath have taken over the Drives & Automation division of the AMK Group with AMK Arnold Müller. In future, this will operate under the name AMKmotion.
read more...Batch size 1 for 5,000 variants
For the processing of tubes in the automotive sector, a machine was to be developed that is suitable for different diameters as well as for a wide range of variants and batch sizes - starting with a quantity of one.
read more...The cage-guided needle roller bearing - 70 years old and ready for the future
In 1950, Dr.-Ing. E.h. Georg Schaeffler filed a patent application for the cage-guided needle roller bearing, which changed bearing technology. The cage-guided needle roller bearing also plays a special role in future topics such as collaborative robotics and electromobility.
read more...Accelerate assembly and dismantling work in mechanical engineering
Connecting each cable individually is time-consuming and error-prone. Igus has therefore developed an alternative for machine manufacturers. Module Connect is an interface that makes it easy to connect energy chains and the cables they contain.
read more...A modern understanding of ERP
In many companies, the introduction of an ERP system is the responsibility of the IT department. The example of Simtec shows why it is worthwhile not commissioning a pure IT specialist with the integration.
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