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Self-sufficient for small and medium-sized tasks

Decentralized stand-alone control systems offer advantages over centralized solutions in many applications. They reduce system-wide data traffic, are insensitive to interference in the network, facilitate troubleshooting and can be combined very well with manual processes.

Slewing rings

Slewing bearings with a long service life

A high level of reliability must be guaranteed for large-diameter bearings - after all, components with an outer diameter of up to 6,100 millimetres and a weight of up to 20 tons can only be replaced with great effort.

Optical sensors

Optical sensors in miniature format

With the VS8 series from its optical sensor partner Banner Engineering, Turck offers miniature sensors for precise detection in tight installation spaces or in the vicinity of moving objects.

Powertrain

Hirata expands location in Mainz

Hirata Engineering Europe is expanding its site in Mainz. The Powertrain division is moving into its own hall with adjoining offices in Mainz-Hechtsheim.

Final report

Smart Automation in Linz comes to a successful end

Smart Automation in Linz ended with a slight increase in visitor numbers, with mechanical and plant engineering and electrical engineering accounting for the largest contingents of visitors.

3D measurements

Faro introduces 8-axis measuring system

The 8-axis Quantum system for 3D metrology from Faro combines the portable Quantum FaroArm or ScanArm with a functionally integrated but physically separate eighth axis.

Digitization

SMC: Change in marketing management

Christian Ziegler has been shaping the digital future of SMC Germany as Manager Digital Business Development since April 1. Michael Junkermann started as Manager Marketing & Communication.

Design competition

German Standard Parts Award 2019

Cadenas and Ganter are once again presenting the German Standard Parts Award in the field of standardization. The targeted use of standard and purchased parts in engineering is rewarded with prizes totaling 4,000 euros.

CAD/CAM system

With reverse engineering functions

As reverse engineering is increasingly being used in tool and mold making, Mecadat is adding functions from this area to its new version VISI 2020.0. These include an extended interface for Hexagon's mobile Romer measuring arms and Leica scanners.