Smaller spindle pitch makes you strong
Afag introduces the stronger SA axes of the FL series. Handling specialist Afag is expanding its range of proven spindle arms (SA) with the stronger modules of the FL series.
read more...read more...Screwdriving and feeding technology
Reliable assembly
Industrial assembly systems for screwdriving and feeding technology consist of various complex components that must interact perfectly. To avoid interface problems, Deprag Schulz offers system components from a single source.
read more...Double-digit sales growth expected for 2018
Weidmüller expects total sales of over 820 million euros for 2018. "Looking back, our investments in building up expertise in automation and digitalization, in the buyback of our sales companies in North America and in other important growth regions have paid off," explains Weidmüller CEO Jörg Timmermann.
read more...Angular and planetary gearboxes
When things get tight
Wittenstein alpha completes the portfolio of low-backlash angular and planetary gearboxes.
read more...NFC chip in the connector
By inserting NFC chips into connectors, data on the product itself or application and usage data can be transferred from the connectors to the network via smartphone. This opens up new possibilities, for example in the area of predictive maintenance.
read more...Trends in robotics
Mobile ad-hoc cooperating robot teams in the factory of the future. The "FORobotics" research network is investigating the possible applications and potential of autonomous, mobile robots in production.
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Pressure transmitter for the ISS space station
In September, an HTV supply ship brought the ACLS (Advanced Closed Loop System) module to the International Space Station ISS. Its task is to generate new oxygen for the crew fromCO2 in the spacecraft's atmosphere using electrolysis.
read more...The 5 most fatal hacks against ICS systems
Industrial companies and critical infrastructures are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals. So it's no wonder that there have been some serious security incidents in the recent past.
read more...Wear-resistant gear wheels in the gearbox
Electromobility is a key topic for the future. In order for Germany to be at the forefront, it is important to inspire young minds for scientific and engineering professions. This is why the JET Challenge takes place every year at the IdeenExpo in Hanover.
read more...Better tools for digital engineering
Tools and services based on the digital twin
While production is already becoming increasingly digitalized, the digital transformation of design and development is still in its infancy. Although the digital twin is now a reality, there is still a lack of an end-to-end tool chain.
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