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read more...Hirata is expanding its portfolio of industrial robots with the new AR-V series. This enables the company to equip the automation of production systems with its own robots with different kinematics in the field of special machine construction.
read more...The new AG03/1 IO-Link actuator from Siko is a positioning actuator that is now also available with an IO-Link interface. Several devices can be modularly networked via this interface.
read more...Interactive robots. Stationary robotics can reach their limits in intralogistics. Torwegge has therefore further developed its Torsten automated guided vehicle system and equipped it with a picking robot.
read more...Five students from Heubach have developed a machine specifically for packaged spices together with engineers and trainees from EMAG LaserTec GmbH.
read more...The compact CMMT-ST servo drive controller from Festo is the little brother of the CMMT-AS. The small CMMT-ST is suitable for continuous power requirements up to 300 watts and saves a lot of installation space with its compact design.
read more...With the latest software version of the MTX CNC system, Bosch Rexroth is simplifying the digital engineering of machine tools through to 3D machining simulation during operation.
read more...Drive physics makes the difference in many cases. Whenever high forces and robustness are required, hydraulics come into play - an unfamiliar technology for many younger design engineers. Why working with modern, networkable hydraulics is easier and more economical than many people think.
read more...Connectivity to the PLC at all levels of industrial automation is the focus at Yaskawa. One example is the Sigma-7 servo system: in addition to Yaskawa's own Mechatrolink-III motion bus or integrated Ethercat interface, the axes are now also available with an integrated Profinet interface, enabling seamless integration into corresponding system environments without additional option cards.
read more...From NSK comes the optimized RA series of linear roller guides. It is equipped with new V1 seals and an improved cover. In machine tool construction, roller guides often work in contaminated environments.
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