New device family for active energy management
The new PxtFX, PxtEX and PxtRX devices from Michael Koch are designed to open up new possibilities for the active management of energy from electric drives.
read more...read more...Energy storage solution for extraction portal
Load peaks down, operational reliability up
The rapid acceleration of large masses in gantry systems drives up the electrical power requirement; the regenerative effect during braking recovers the energy. Ilsemann Automation relies on "Power and Energy Solutions" from SEW-Eurodrive in its extraction robots.
read more...Sensors and positioning systems
Siko opens new plant in Bad Krozingen
Siko has opened another site in Bad Krotzingen, around 30 kilometers away from the traditional company headquarters in Buchenbach.
read more...Quiet direct drive for mobile robots
NSK has developed a direct drive for autonomous robots for applications that require low-noise operation with loads of up to 100 kilograms.
read more...Lots of power in a small space
Faulhaber has expanded its BXT flat motor series to include gears that are matched to it as well as integrated encoders and speed controllers that are unusually short in the axial direction.
read more...Competitive factor know-how
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.
read more...Smart gearboxes for 4.0 connectivity
This spring, Wittenstein is showcasing a Delta robot with integrated, intelligent gearboxes and cynapse feature from alpha. The smart gearboxes make drive trains fit for digitalization.
read more...Metal bellows clutch from Jakob
Compact design with robust construction
With the compact KGE metal bellows coupling, Jakob Antriebstechnik has developed a solution for all gearboxes with a drive flange.
read more...Brake monitoring and smart clutches
Mayr presents new, cost-effective approaches for the networked clutch. Based on permanent inspection, they offer solution concepts for predictive maintenance of electromagnetic safety brakes.
read more...ebm-papst receives award for research and development
For its research and development work, ebm-papst has been awarded the "Innovative through research" seal of approval by the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft for the fourth time in a row.
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