Fiber optic-based Servolink 4 drive bus interface
From the third quarter of 2019, Sieb & Meyer will be equipping the SD2B plus frequency inverter with a fiber optic-based Servolink 4 drive bus interface as standard.
read more...read more...Autonomous speedsters in continuous maintenance-free use
With the increasing automation of intralogistics, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems and shuttle systems are becoming the decisive "employees". Igus offers high-performance polymers for their maintenance-free continuous use.
read more...Steering in a narrow aisle
Bonfiglioli has introduced electric drives for modern intralogistics processes. These include idle steering systems from the 601W0E series, which are typically used in the rear of three- and four-wheel counterbalanced forklift trucks.
read more...Smooth and worry-free production
Mayr will be presenting backlash-free servo clutches for all drive constellations and brake systems for vertical axes at EMO 2019 in Hanover.
read more...New interface
When it comes to really fast, time-critical applications, the integration of decentralized I/Os into the Mechatrolink-III real-time Ethernet bus was previously only possible to a limited extent due to the lack of suitable modules.
read more...A new one for the MRK
Dobot has presented its collaborative six-axis robot arm CR6-5. It is the second robot arm in the Dobot collaborative robot series. The CR6-5 offers a wide range of applications in small and medium-sized companies as well as in educational institutions.
read more...Interview with Andreas Wiessler, Siko
Technology is becoming increasingly compact
Siko offers compact magnetic motor feedback systems. Andreas Wiessler, Head of MagLine at Siko, explains what is special about these applications and how they are important for robotics and direct drives in particular.
read more...Inside the Smart Factory - Part 4
Cobots - all-rounders or 2nd class robots?
Digitalization is the dominant topic in the manufacturing industry. At the same time, there is a great deal of uncertainty due to different definitions of terms and unclear demarcations. The "Inside the Smart Factory" series of articles clarifies misunderstandings and obstacles on the path to the digital factory. In the third installment: collaborative robots.
read more...Sensor+Test 2019 is in the starting blocks
Sensor+Test will once again take place in Nuremberg from June 25 to 27. The special theme of this year's trade fair for sensor, measuring and testing technology is sensor and measuring technology for process automation.
read more...Clutch for robotics
In control and regulation technology, drive trains are being designed ever smaller. The drive specialist Enemac has various miniature couplings in its range for this purpose. Depending on the application, the focus is on different coupling attributes.
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