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For an end customer, Zellwag Pharmatech supplied a rotary transfer machine that simultaneously fills and closes containers. Electric handling systems from Afag are used for pre- and post-screwing. This enables the user to handle up to 2,000 containers per hour.
read more...Industrial communication. Phoenix Contact helps customers to set up networked company processes. The acceptance of the offered CC-Link IE-compatible network devices by the CLPA and the recognition of the potential of innovations such as Time Sensitive Networking are two essential aspects.
read more...Stratasys will showcase a range of tough, temperature and chemical resistant FDM thermoplastics, including Antero 840CN03, Diran 410MF07 and ABS-ESD7. These materials are suitable for high temperatures and demanding manufacturing conditions.
read more...One Screw System (TOS). The modular gripper system from automation specialist Tünkers is suitable in the TOS 002 double profile version for heavy and large components such as side panels and underbodies in automotive production.
read more...Growth in the greater Stuttgart area: Item has opened its new site in Tamm, north of Ludwigsburg. The new 3,300 square meter site has around 2,300 square meters of warehouse and production space.
read more...Conveyor and sorting systems, for example in logistics centers or at airports, are required to operate at high speeds and under high loads, with reliable operation and short downtimes. Blickle offers a broad portfolio of guide rollers for these applications.
read more...Linear transport system. Machine builder Unista developed a solution based on the eXtended Transport System and automation components and software from Beckhoff in order to implement the wishes of cosmetics supplier Shiseido with a short time-to-market.
read more...Sustainable alternative drives
The irregular availability of renewable energies requires new energy sources and electricity storage technologies. Schaeffler has recognized the enormous potential of hydrogen technology as an energy source of the future and has developed key components for fuel cells and fuel cell stacks, so-called metallic bipolar plates.
read more...Solutions for limited space: Ganter, the standard parts specialist, equips mechanical components with electrical functions and has added the GN 422 bow handle with electrical switching function and integrated LED ring illumination to its portfolio as the latest component in this series.
read more...Fresh fruit and vegetables for astronauts - that is the aim of the Eden ISS project. A greenhouse with special systems for growing plants has been set up in the Antarctic for this purpose. Right in the middle: Item profiles including connection technology for a shelving system.
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