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The measures against the coronavirus are currently making face-to-face communication difficult. InSystems is therefore focusing on online offerings: with workshops and a new web application, AGV projects can be prepared and implemented more quickly after the coronavirus crisis.
read more...Schnaithmann has developed a transfer system for a new oven line for V-Zug, a Swiss manufacturer of household appliances. It ensures the smooth transportation of different appliance types through the individual assembly and testing stations and adapts to different production requirements.
read more...The IoT ecosystem io-key brings sensor data to the cloud. Based on open standards and a plug-and-play approach, the sensor data is made available in the cloud without any programming effort or intervention in the IT infrastructure. Philipp Boehmert from Autosen explains how this works in practice.
read more...Robonet 4.0 research project: How can the potential of industrial robots also be used in the skilled trades? Robonet 4.0" provides the answers. The intuitively controllable robot unit, which is suitable for the skilled trades, was developed by the Chamber of Skilled Crafts for Lower Franconia and the Fraunhofer IGCV.
read more...Industry on the way to Industry 4.0
The VDMA and the VDW want to jointly promote the use and dissemination of OPC UA standards for mechanical engineering under the Umati brand.
read more...The new IEC 61076-2-109-compliant, field-installable M12 cable plug (Field Installable Cable Plug) with X-coding comes from TE Connectivity.
read more...Continuous Ethernet communication. Weidmüller provides Ethernet switches especially for smaller industrial networks. They offer secure communication between Ethernet-based machines and systems as well as the connection of Ethernet devices to a higher-level network.
read more...The IEC Committee SC 48B Copper Connectors has published IEC 63171-6, the international standard for single-pair Ethernet interfaces in industrial applications.
read more...As CEO of drag&bot, Martin Naumann has a lot to say about current trends in robotics. His company - created as a spin-off of the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart - offers a solution for the uncomplicated programming of robots and end-of-arm tools.
read more...A drive consisting of a stepper motor with integrated controller and encoder is ideal for compact applications and is extremely flexible to use. In addition, an operating tool supports the user in integrating the platform into their product development.
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