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In order to realize movements on the fifth robot axis, for example, at low cost, Igus has new types of shaft gears. Thanks to the use of Iglidur high-performance plastics, the shaft gears do not need to be additionally lubricated like metal versions, and friction and wear are optimized.
read more...Maxon is expanding its configurable drive range in spring 2020 - including with brushed DC motors, gearboxes and encoders from the ECX series. There are also new products in the micro segment for positioning controllers.
read more...Baumüller develops, produces and implements electrical drives and automation systems, including for so-called system-relevant sectors such as medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry, food processing and packaging technology.
read more...Machine manufacturer Bausch+Ströbel has developed a production system that automates the filling and closing of ampoules, syringes and vials.
read more...ABB presents the Ability Smart Sensor, a new sensor for low-voltage motors for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The company has thus expanded the sensor's area of application: customers from the chemical, oil and gas industries can now benefit from cost-effective condition monitoring in numerous application areas.
read more...The first polymer telescopic rail from Igus shows what plastic can do. It is lightweight, quick to assemble and cost-effective thanks to injection molding. It can be used to easily adjust and extend drawers, seat and head adjustments.
read more...Robots and cobots have to meet high requirements. This also applies to the components used in the articulated arm bearings or as range extenders. New bearings, precision gears and linear axis systems meet these requirements.
read more...Editorial Drive and fluid technology
Who would have thought at the beginning of March that a few weeks later, many production facilities would be running on the back burner or shut down completely? The VDMA conducted a survey of almost 1,000 of its members, according to which the vast majority of manufacturing companies were suffering from massive restrictions at the end of March.
read more...To increase the range of applications for cobots, Schaeffler offers driven linear units that can be installed as horizontal axes.
read more...The German Institute for Standardization (DIN) is the independent platform for standardization in Germany and worldwide. Mädler joined the DIN member network on April 1, 2020.
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