Bringing OT and IT together
A paradigm shift is currently taking place in mechanical and plant engineering: operational technology and IT are converging. This is accompanied by a number of challenges.
read more...read more...Networked automation
As a full-range supplier of automation systems for machine and plant engineering and process technology, Jetter will be presenting highlights from its product portfolio at the SPS.
read more...Individually configurable gripper from the 3D printer
With the SLG, Schmalz has developed a system that can be designed and configured quickly and easily online. Production using 3D printers optimizes the entire manufacturing process. The lightweight gripper is suitable for a wide range of handling tasks.
read more...From a tranquil meeting place to a leading trade fair
The leading trade fair for smart and digital automation is taking place for the thirtieth time. Start-ups and global market leaders alike will be in Nuremberg from November 26 to 28 to present their products and solutions at SPS.
read more...On the pulse of the machine - condition monitoring in existing systems
With smart sensor technology and flexible solutions for transmitting and visualizing data, existing systems can also be made fit for condition monitoring.
read more...Getting started in tool and mold making
Tool and mold makers expect a high level of process and product expertise from their cutting tool manufacturer. They demand maximum precision, long tool life and, above all, process reliability from their tools. This is where a new tool series from Mapal comes in.
read more...Intelligent automation
Baumüller is presenting numerous new products at the SPS: Motor concepts, intelligent drive functions and control platforms can be seen at various stations. In the Industry 4.0 area, the connectivity and interoperability of components via OPC UA as well as cloud connectivity will be presented.
read more...WEG presents gateway extension
Drive technology supplier WEG is presenting the WEG Motor Scan gateway extension as a highlight at SPS 2019. Other innovations include the newly launched CFW500 and MW500 frequency inverters.
read more...The 'Automation 4.0 Summit' - Register now!
Security, 5G plus TSN and OPC UA, IoT platforms and automation with robots: the 'Automation 4.0 Summit', the congress accompanying the SPS trade fair, is dedicated to these four exciting topics this year.
read more...Acting strategically against the crisis
The German mechanical engineering industry is experiencing a downturn. Automotive-related companies are particularly affected, including machine tool manufacturers. But they are not letting it get them down. The time has come for them to make strategic decisions.
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