More sensors with IO-Link
SMC is further expanding its range with IO-Link. The ISA3#L series air gap sensors can now also communicate bidirectionally with higher-level control units.
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Fraunhofer IPMS develops wireless TSN via Li-Fi
In automation technology, messages often have to be transmitted in the microsecond range, for example to synchronize machines or drives with each other. Fraunhofer IPMS has combined Li-Fi and Time Sensitive Networking to enable real-time capable and deterministic data transmission wirelessly.
read more...Networked all the way to the cloud
Belden, a provider of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will be presenting solutions from the sensor to the cloud for the first time at SPS, including new switches, a multiport firewall and Single Pair Ethernet.
read more...Private standalone 5G network in an industrial environment
Siemens and Qualcomm Technologies have implemented the first stand-alone private 5G network in a real industrial environment using the 3.7 to 3.8 GHz frequency band.
read more...Tilt-turn clutch for flat housings
Following the acquisition of CRE Rösler, complete panel PCs, consisting of housing, support arm system and IPC, are a focal point of the PLC at Rose.
read more...Alliance for networking
The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance will be represented at SPS for the first time. Visitors will be able to see live demos to find out how the Alliance has developed since it was founded in April 2019.
read more...Faster to market
The automation platform ctrlX Automation from Bosch Rexroth includes software technologies for engineering as well as all PLC and motion tasks. Software functions can be combined in almost any way thanks to ready-made, self-created and customizable apps.
read more...Innovative, universal, modular
Industry 4.0 applications require complex interlinking and allow intelligent data analyses for increased efficiency. Schaeffler has fully integrated these new requirements and options into the new generation of its multi-channel condition monitoring system.
read more...Industrial communication and IoT
Rutronik expands with products from HMS Industrial Networks
Rutronik is expanding its portfolio to include products from HMS Industrial Networks, a manufacturer of solutions for industrial communication and the Internet of Things. The companies have signed a global distribution agreement.
read more...Three questions for...Silke Lödige
Weidmüller offers a broad portfolio covering all aspects of digitalization and networking. At SPS in Nuremberg, the company will be demonstrating how customers can now generate added value from data. Silke Lödige, speaker for the trade press, spoke to us about machine learning and the future of AI applications.
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