Drive technology for flexible packaging machines
Packaging processes are very complex. The machines must be loaded automatically, both with the packaging material and with the respective products.
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Packaging processes are very complex. The machines must be loaded automatically, both with the packaging material and with the respective products.
Companies in the packaging sector are increasingly relying on automation. This is where the electromechanical solutions from Ewellix can bring benefits.

With the new PLM 850 master compact systems, Sabo Elektronik presents a further generation of communication-capable PLC systems.

Bosch Rexroth has launched the compact industrial controller ctrlX Core. With its open and flexible architecture, the control platform removes the boundaries between the IPC, embedded system and drive-based technology platforms.
The Arburg entrepreneurial families Hehl and Keinath have taken over the Drives & Automation division of the AMK Group with AMK Arnold Müller. In future, this will operate under the name AMKmotion.

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Wibu-Systems has extended its CodeMeter embedded technology to support the QNX Neutrino Real Time Operating System.

The Maxon Group and Fourier Intelligence are entering into a global strategic partnership. Together, Maxon's precision drive systems and Fourier's robotic rehabilitation will enable new technologies for patients.

Maxon presents the MiniMACS6-AMP-4/50/10, the next generation of its motion controllers.
PlantPAx 5.0 from Rockwell Automation

With PlantPAx 5.0, Rockwell Automation is launching a new version of its process control system. Users benefit from a smaller footprint and a new process module library.

The ZVEI Automation Association is certain that one of the decisive factors in overcoming the coronavirus crisis is how digitally fit companies are. An upturn is expected in the coming year.