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IO-Link has established itself on the market faster than almost any other communication technology. This is demonstrated by the total number of installed IO-Link devices of 11.4 million at the end of 2018. Edition 2 of the Smart Sensor Profiles will make the wide variety of devices even easier to handle. They help to implement IO-Link sensor technology even faster and more flexibly in automation applications and in the I4.0 environment.

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Length-adjustable clutches are a great advantage in situations where mounting space is limited, especially if they have to be replaced frequently. If the coupling needs to be backlash-free, the market quickly becomes tight. A new, backlash-free and length-adjustable coupling from KBK meets these requirements.

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Trade fair organizer Easyfairs acquires all shares in untitled exhibitions and intends to strengthen its trade fair portfolio in the DACH region with the regional trade fairs all about automation. The existing team will continue to be responsible for the expansion and further development of the trade fair concept.

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The gentle and safe handling of thin workpieces with sensitive surfaces requires a suction pad that can handle dynamically with high suction power and still grip gently. Schmalz has developed the SFF/SFB1 vacuum suction pad for this purpose.

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A tool that can do everything: What would it be like to pack cutting, grinding, additive laser deposition welding and laser hardening into just one machine? Okuma and Trumpf show how it can be done.

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