Warehouse automation and drive technology
Automated storage systems place high demands on the drives in horizontal and vertical conveyor technology.
read more...read more...Strike at the start of the Hannover Messe
On the occasion of the strike announced by ver.di on the first two days of Hannover Messe 2026 (20 and 21 April), which will paralyze public transport in Hanover, the organizer, Deutsche Messe, is expressing clear criticism and great concern about the impact on the trade fair and business location.
read more...Drive technology from Faulhaber
Humanoid robots: great power in a small space
Humanoid robots are seen as a beacon of hope for industry - but their success depends largely on the right drive technology.
read more...From sensor handle to sensorless control
Intelligent drive wheels make maneuvering easier
At the Hannover Messe, a research team led by Matthias Nienhaus from Saarland University will be demonstrating just how far intelligent drive wheels have come. The systems make it easier to maneuver a wide variety of loads and, depending on the application, can now manage with or even without a sensor handle.
read more...Ergonomics and manpower on machine tools
By combining proven industrial gas springs and electromechanical actuators, heavy covers can be moved more comfortably, quietly and efficiently: an international supplier is optimizing the ergonomics of its production facilities.
read more...VDMA at the Hannover Messe 2026
Trade associations provide impetus for networked production
The specialist associations for drive technology and fluid technology will be showcasing their contributions to Industry 4.0, automation, digitalization and defence-related manufacturing technologies at the Hannover Messe.
read more...Yaskawa restructures top management in Europe
Yaskawa, a Japanese manufacturer in the fields of automation and drive technology, made new appointments to the management of its European headquarters at the beginning of the financial year.
read more...Modular with vertical conveyor and safety technology
HaRo Anlagen- und Fördertechnik will be presenting a modular conveyor system with vertical conveyor, safety package and frequency-controlled drive technology at LogiMat. The focus will be on a live demonstration with two circuits that reliably supply boxes and pallets.
read more...Electromechanical spindle drives made to measure
Stabilus now also offers "Industrial Powerise Actuators" of type IPR40 as a customer-specific solution from batch size 1. Design engineers can individually configure forces, stroke lengths and speeds.
read more...Motors, gearboxes and encoders: Faulhaber expands Ø 16 mm portfolio
Faulhaber is expanding its portfolio with new DC motors from the SXR and GXR family, a 16 mm planetary gearbox and the IEX3 magnetic encoder for compact drive solutions.
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