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Rafi introduces new operating elements. The "TwinTouch" touchscreen technology evaluates not only the touch but also the pressure exerted. This prevents false triggering, increases operating safety and enables the implementation of additional input levels.
read more...Igus has developed two flexible Ethernet cables CFBUS.045 and CFBUS.049 for use in the energy chain. They have the certificate for CC-Link IE protocols for the Asian region as well as the increased UL approval of 600 volts for the American market.
read more...The CmStick/B protective hardware from Wibu-Systems was awarded the iF Design Award 2019 in the Product/Computer category.
read more...Many SMEs have decided to expand their ERP solution. Which topics should ERP managers have on their radar for 2019? Seven trends can be identified from studies and user discussions.
read more...Steinmeyer Mechatronik, the Dresden-based specialist for positioning systems, now offers the universal KT310 cross table for testing and measuring technology with an optional central glass scale.
read more...The singular control solution from Yaskawa makes it possible to control robots, servo drives, frequency inverters and I/Os via a single controller. The new MP3300iec RBT compact machine controller provides the basis for this.
read more...OPC UA over TSN will become the uniform communication standard in the Industrial IoT. The standardization and further development of OPC UA for the field level will take place under the umbrella of the OPC Foundation. This fulfills a long-standing wish of the market: There is a manufacturer-independent and interface-free solution for communication in industry.
read more...The more access points a machine or system has, the more complex the monitoring of safety equipment becomes. On the one hand, the safety of people and materials must be guaranteed, and on the other, the purity of the products and an undisturbed workflow must be ensured.
read more...In contrast to conventional, hard-wired safety circuits, the modular S-Dias safety system from Sigmatek is fully configurable and flexible to use. It can be seamlessly integrated into the Salzburg-based manufacturer's automation systems.
read more...One of the innovations that ABM Greiffenberger will be presenting at SPS IPC Drives is the FGA 172/173 offset gearbox, which transmits torques of up to 170 Newton meters continuously and is available in two and three-stage versions.
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