
Conveyor belt drive for light loads
With the BL3 drive roller in a crowned design, Rulmeca transfers the principle of the drum motor to the significantly smaller 24-volt DC drive rollers, which are primarily manufactured for roller conveyors.
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With the BL3 drive roller in a crowned design, Rulmeca transfers the principle of the drum motor to the significantly smaller 24-volt DC drive rollers, which are primarily manufactured for roller conveyors.

From version 10.9 of the Pilz software tool Pnozmulti Configurator, projects for configurable small controllers can be simulated offline without the need for hardware. This allows errors to be detected at an early stage.

Precise real-time localization
Kathrein Solutions, which specializes in RFID/AutoID solutions, is presenting the new RTLS system (Real-Time Location System) for the first time at Logimat. It combines the exact position available in real time with unique identification.

Igus has now developed the spindle configurator so that every customer can quickly find the right threaded spindle and the corresponding drawing. Anyone can now use it to design their own individually manufactured and durable spindle.
In order to be and remain competitive, companies must design their processes, organization and production efficiently. An MES can help on the way to high plant availability, low waste and less organizational work.

The ready-to-install FMB and FMS function modules from Bosch Rexroth with toothed belt drive or ball screw drive meet the dynamic and accuracy requirements of up to 80 percent of all applications.

Belden has launched a complete solution for the configuration and use of TSN in Industrial Ethernet networks. This solution from Hirschmann combines the TSN firmware versions of the Industrial Ethernet switches with the Industrial HiVision 8.0 network management software.
Interview with Franck Lheureux

Automated Packaging System (APS) now offers a new way of counting small parts to be packaged simply, cost-effectively and with high precision.