
Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact become partners
Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact have agreed a partnership: In the future, Yaskawa will be able to use Phoenix Contact's PLCnext technology in the development of machine control and control platforms.
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Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact have agreed a partnership: In the future, Yaskawa will be able to use Phoenix Contact's PLCnext technology in the development of machine control and control platforms.
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Control technology against corona
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SEW at INDUSTRIAL production + handling

The automation of transport and handling tasks increases the efficiency of modern production systems. SEW-Eurodrive supports the automation of gantry systems with drive and control technology.

With the "Welcome back" initiative, Yaskawa is supporting companies in restarting their production after the lockdown until August 31. The focus is on an extended range of after-sales services.
Networked switch cabinet construction
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At Motek, SKF Motion Technologies became Ewellix. We spoke to Swen Wenig, Managing Director of Ewellix in Germany, about the benefits of know-how and automation technology as a growth market.