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Siemens is expanding its product portfolio of technology CPUs with the Simatic Drive Controller. It combines a Simatic S7-1500 controller with motion control, technology and safety functionality with a Sinamics S120 drive controller in one space-saving device.
read more...Burkhard Balz has been Senior Vice President Automation Systems at automation specialist Lenze since November 1, 2019.
read more...System partnership with service
In spring 2019, Baumüller concluded a cooperation agreement with the press manufacturer Simpac. The company is now equipping the new MX and SX press series with drive and automation solutions.
read more...Schmersal acquired Omnicon Engineering, based in Kirkel-Limbach, Saarland, on October 24, 2019. Omnicon is a service provider that advises both SMEs and DAX companies on safety-related issues and supports them in ensuring the conformity of machinery with EU machinery safety regulations.
read more...Siemens is going big again: Products, solutions and services from the Digital Enterprise portfolio will take center stage at the more than 4,000 square meter stand in Hall 11.
read more...PTC, EOS and Link3D announce their collaboration at Formnext 2019. The aim is to provide a scalable production quality solution for EOS industrial 3D printing systems using augmented reality and MES.
read more...Specially developed for small components and complex free-form surfaces, GOM presents a new optical 3D measuring machine. The new ATOS 5 for Airfoil complements the Atos 5 family in the measuring range for small components.
read more...Additive manufacturing is fighting for its place in industrial production. Nevertheless, there are still hurdles. The joint stand "Lightweight construction from Baden-Württemberg" shows how components can be produced more quickly.
read more...With the SLG, Schmalz has developed a system that can be designed and configured quickly and easily online. Production using 3D printers optimizes the entire manufacturing process. The lightweight gripper is suitable for a wide range of handling tasks.
read more...Cooperation for machine control
Siemens and Scanlab are working together in the field of controlling industrial laser systems. They have integrated the RTC6 scan head control card into the Siemens Simatic S7-1500 controller for use in laser-based manufacturing applications.
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