Integration of mobile robots
AGVs and AMRs are increasingly finding their way into production facilities. The mobile helpers need to be integrated into IT and automation systems.
Ethernet communication for hazardous areas
With the first Zone 2 Ethernet gateway for the excom I/O system from Turck, process data can be transferred to IT systems for analysis and evaluation at sufficient speed via a parallel data channel for the first time.
read more...New versions now OPC UA-capable
Kistler is launching new software versions for the Maxymos NC (joining systems) and Maxymos TL (force-displacement monitoring, torque measurement, etc.) process monitoring systems.
read more...Communicate and check
Kistler's maxymos 1.7 makes the maxymos NC (joining systems) and maxymos TL (force-displacement monitoring, torque measurement) process monitoring systems OPC UA-capable.
read more...Step by step towards digitization
Digitization is the industry trend par excellence. But implementation is slow. Mario Willmann, Division Manager Production at ERP specialist Godesys, explains why this is the case.
read more...Small control tasks made easy
The Ethernet I/O modules of the WISE-7500 series from Spectra are configured via a browser and eliminate the need for a PLC or host PC with control software that requires complex programming.
read more...Rittal produces in the Smart Factory
Rittal is focusing on Industry 4.0 at its new plant in Haiger in central Hesse, where it has made the largest investment in the company's history at 250 million euros. To coincide with the launch of the new AX compact enclosures and KX small enclosures, the family-owned company is setting up production according to 4.0 criteria.
read more...Smart sensors and predictive maintenance
Endress+Hauser at the Hannover Messe
Visitors to this year's trade fair in Hanover will experience how Endress+Hauser can support them in implementing their Industry 4.0 concepts. Smart sensors, solutions and services will demonstrate in specific applications that they are "ready for Industry 4.0".
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