"100 Places for Industry 4.0" competition
"Pilz Smart Factory" receives award
The "Pilz Smart Factory" was honored as the winner of the "100 Places for Industry 4.0 in Baden-Württemberg" competition.
read more...read more...Solution for remote maintenance of machines...
Maintenance through the glasses
With Visual Assistance from sawing and storage technology specialist Kasto, users can send live videos via tablet, smartphone or smart glasses and receive visual assistance and information in real time in the event of faults or maintenance work.
read more...Queries without disturbing
In line with Industry 4.0, the PC 521 from Sigmatek can retrieve data and parameters from machine systems and store them locally without affecting ongoing operations. As an optional IoT gateway, the compact computer enables an efficient connection to MES, fog and cloud solutions.
read more...IEF-Werner: Award from the German Stifterverband
The Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft e.V. has awarded the automation specialist IEF-Werner the "Innovative through Research" seal.
read more...Coordination of innovation projects
Axel Schneider is the new Head of the Technology Division at Schmersal
The Schmersal Group has appointed Axel Schneider as the new Head of the Technology Division. In this position, he is responsible for the global coordination and harmonization of development capacities and innovation projects.
read more...E-mobility as a driver of innovation for Schaeffler
The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler predicts that around 30 percent of all newly registered cars will be powered purely by electricity in 2030 and 40 percent by a hybrid drive.
read more...Networked through the spindle
The VSpin active robot spindle from MD Drucklufttechnik supplies measurement data during operation - indispensable for networked production in Industry 4.0.
read more...Made in Taiwan - High-tech in mechanical engineering
Taiwan is often overshadowed by its big neighbor, the People's Republic of China. However, the island has a lot to offer in terms of technology. In addition to high-tech in the electronics sector, Taiwan is also home to numerous mechanical engineering and automation companies.
read more...Festo board member Dr. Frank Melzer
New head of the steering committee of the Industry 4.0 platform
Festo board member Dr. Frank Melzer takes over as head of the steering committee of the Industry 4.0 platform for the digitalization of the economy in Germany. He replaces SAP board member Bernd Leukert.
read more...Backlash-free and spring-loaded
Nexen presents a product family of zero-backlash spring-applied brakes (ZSE, Zero-Backlash Spring Engaged Brake). The pneumatically released brakes of the ZSE series are suitable for use at high speeds and torques.
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