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Despite the tense economic situation, it is becoming apparent in the run-up to the anniversary edition of SPS: The prospects and booking figures for the trade fair are once again very positive. Around 1,650 suppliers of automation technology are expected in Nuremberg.
read more...As part of a practical student project with the ESB Business School's Learning Factory, Becos is developing a digital store floor management system that works autonomously. Production data, environmental influences and human needs are taken into account.
read more...Ilmenau University of Technology is stepping up its research in order to master the growing volumes of data in the course of digitalization. The idea for intelligent sensors is to select the data required for the respective work process at an early stage and thus reduce the amount to be processed.
read more...With PA-infosys, IEF-Werner has developed an intelligent unit for data monitoring and communication for machines and components. With this intelligence, a timing belt axis monitors its own condition and performance and can analyze its own wear, among other things.
read more...Electronics housing for the mounting rail
The requirements for future-oriented automation devices are diverse. Today, device manufacturers are looking for highly flexible and multifunctional enclosure systems. A new system therefore offers graduated sizes, extended connection technology and optional bus connectors.
read more...Industrial communication. Phoenix Contact helps customers to set up networked company processes. The acceptance of the offered CC-Link IE-compatible network devices by the CLPA and the recognition of the potential of innovations such as Time Sensitive Networking are two essential aspects.
read more...Maintenance in transition: in addition to wrenches and lubricants, there are augmented reality glasses, digital twins for machines and predictive maintenance. The impact of these innovations in practice will be demonstrated at Maintenance in Dortmund in February 2020.
read more...Linear transport system. Machine builder Unista developed a solution based on the eXtended Transport System and automation components and software from Beckhoff in order to implement the wishes of cosmetics supplier Shiseido with a short time-to-market.
read more...Omron has launched a new all-in-one CP2E series controller with integrated I/O connections, communication functions and machine axis control, which now offers new control technologies and IoT connectivity for compact machines.
read more...handling award for the best start-up
With "Highly Optimized Robotic Systems Technology", or HORST for short, a young team of entrepreneurs from Constance ventured into the robotics market. The clever combination of hardware and software convinced the jury to award Fruitcore the prize for the best start-up in the competition.
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