Vehicles and systems for production logistics 2023
A wide variety of vehicles are used in production logistics: from transport robots and industrial trucks to conveyor belts, cranes and distribution systems.
Palletizing systems for floor rollers
No more heavy lifting
IEF-Werner no longer only offers its palletizing systems as belt loaders. The automation specialist from the Black Forest is now also designing its systems for use with floor rollers.
read more...Finding creative ideas with design thinking
Developing new ideas, concepts and products is one of the most difficult work processes, because it is hard to be creative at the push of a button. The design thinking method helps. Six phases are considered the key to success.
read more...High torque in a small space
Servotecnica is expanding its product line for applications such as medical technology, robotics and drone technology with the SVTM F series of brushless flat motors. Among other things, the motors are characterized by a high torque in a small space.
read more...Smart Process Gating: reinventing muting
The "Smart Process Gating" muting process, which dispenses with signal-emitting sensors, is based on the safety light curtains of the MLC series from Leuze electronic and is integrated in the MLC 530 SPG variant.
read more...Energy bars efficiently packaged
Schubert packs muesli bars at Riverside Natural Foods. The heart of the toploading system is the Transmodul and several robot units.
read more...Transported tooth by tooth
At Motek, Habasit will be presenting its Habasync timing belts in various widths, special coatings and freely selectable driver profiles for the precise positioning of goods in the material flow. Innovative end connections ensure fast belt changes.
read more...Save service costs with suitable rolling bearings
Due to frequent cleaning cycles in food industry equipment, conventional bearings often only have a short service life. A food manufacturer replaced them with Molded Oil bearings from NSK, tripling their service life and saving more than 52,000 euros per year.
read more...Improved 3D view
As 3D applications are optimized, the complexity of handling camera hardware and its data increases. With the Ensenso SDK 2.2 and the new 5 MP camera models, IDS offers solutions that simplify the handling of 3D data.
read more...Flexco invests in new building in Rosenfeld
Flexco is investing in the future at its Rosenfeld site with a new building. The new building will house production and administration, while the approximately 27,000 square meter site also offers sufficient potential for long-term expansion.
read more...Plastic ball bearing vs. metal bearing
Saltwater showdown in the test lab
Igus has tested Xiros flanged ball bearings and metal bearings in salt water in its test laboratory. Thanks to the use of lubrication-free and maintenance-free tribo-plastics, the Xiros bearing was able to impress in the test.
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