Reduction gearbox under observation
ABB's Ability Smart Sensor monitors the condition of Dodge reducers and provides information that can prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
read more...read more...Interview: Preparing the environment for innovation
Has everything already been invented in connection technology? Absolutely not, disagrees Georg Stawowy, Director of Technology and Innovation at Lapp.
read more...From the field level to the cloud
IO-Link master with OPC UA
Pepperl+Fuchs can offer IO-Link masters with an OPC UA interface, paving the way for consistent, transparent and seamless communication from the lowest field level to the cloud.
read more...Easyfairs takes over all about automation trade fairs
Trade fair organizer Easyfairs acquires all shares in untitled exhibitions and intends to strengthen its trade fair portfolio in the DACH region with the regional trade fairs all about automation. The existing team will continue to be responsible for the expansion and further development of the trade fair concept.
read more...Communicator for frequency inverters
BMR has developed a special gateway to connect its SFU series to all common industrial fieldbuses: The SFU Communicator.
read more...Image processing with Profinet interface
Vision & Control's Vicosys 5300 image processing system is now certified for Profinet and can be integrated into the widely used fieldbus without a separate gateway.
read more...Automated machine tool as a success factor
Industry 4.0 is the hot topic of the moment. For small and medium-sized companies and contract manufacturers, it holds great potential for increasing production efficiency step by step. The focus here is on efficient and user-specific automation solutions.
read more...Smart workplace for beginners
The Euromicron subsidiary Elabo, a specialist in electronic workstation and test systems, offers solutions for 4.0 implementation based on the Elution factory software - from the experimental phase at individual workstations to fully networked production.
read more...Security technology the smart way
Optimized communication is the order of the day in safety technology. The focus is not only on the complex Industry 4.0 applications of tomorrow, but also on the more inconspicuous innovations. A safety switch and a safety module from Euchner promise shorter downtimes, especially in smaller systems.
read more...Future opportunities for visual assistance systems
Digital assistance systems are becoming increasingly important in manufacturing for the networking of man, machine and product. This is also confirmed by a study by the Fraunhofer IAO.
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