Tox swaps old for new
For the first time, Tox Pressotechnik is offering an exchange bonus for older Tox power packs with its "Old for New" campaign. The promotion runs until August 31, 2020.
read more...read more...New functions for the item engineering tool
The new functions of Item's engineering tool provide users with additional support in the design of equipment and machine frames.
read more...New research focus at KIT
Scientists at KIT are investigating how companies can improve the production process using principles of resource-saving manufacturing. The new research focus "Sustainable Production" was created for this purpose.
read more...When heating modules travel through Europe
Heating modules from Vaillant cover a large part of their transportation routes in pallet boxes from Walther Faltsysteme. The reusable transport solutions are tailored to the requirements of the packaged goods and protect them from external influences.
read more...Lots of power in a small space
Faulhaber has expanded its BXT flat motor series to include gears that are matched to it as well as integrated encoders and speed controllers that are unusually short in the axial direction.
read more...Interview with Leipziger Messe
Trade fairs are a reflection of the industry
Gerhard Ohmacht has been the new Head of Trade and Industrial Fairs at Leipziger Messe since March. In an interview, he spoke about the challenges for trade fair companies posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the role digital offerings will play for trade fairs and the importance of social interaction.
read more...Product piracy damages mechanical engineering to the tune of billions
According to the "Product Piracy 2020" study commissioned by the VDMA, counterfeit products cause annual damage of 7.6 billion euros. Many counterfeits also pose a risk to the operation of machines and systems.
read more...3D data directly from the camera
When 3D image processing is used in computationally intensive applications, interfaces and CPU performance quickly become a bottleneck. It is then practical if the 3D camera already takes over some of the computing work - such as Ensenso XR.
read more...ERP in just-in-time production
Maximum transparency in the supply chain
An automotive supplier uses an industry-specific ERP system to strengthen its supply chain processes and thus its competitive position.
read more...Mint automates the screwdriving process
Mint is the latest development that offers the possibility of fully automating the screwdriving process. With linear motion modules that can be modularly expanded with a camera, grippers and safety technology and combined with the Mint feed technology depending on requirements, a manual workstation becomes an assembly cell - without any programming knowledge.
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