
Error prevention in flow production
The Local Positioning System assistance system from Sarissa is used in flow production for quality assurance. The system is used to detect the positions of hand-held tools during screwing processes.
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The Local Positioning System assistance system from Sarissa is used in flow production for quality assurance. The system is used to detect the positions of hand-held tools during screwing processes.
Online trade is booming. However, standardized cardboard boxes are often too large, which also means that a lot of air is transported. A packaging specialist has developed a technical solution to reduce the volume.
Interview: Trends in Industry 4.0
Automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, visual computing - how can these trend topics be classified correctly? And how can old machines be integrated into production networks? Andrea Gillhuber spoke about this with Mario Klug, Senior Manager Product Marketing Boards at Rutronik.

Increasing demands on sensor technology
The requirements for sensors for position detection in automation and drive technology are increasing with the complexity and performance of the associated machines and systems.
The Mapal competence center for solid carbide tools grinds interfaces for replaceable head cutters on a Quickpoint 3000-60S from Junker. The precision parts connect the solid carbide tool head to the shank.

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The creation of a specification sheet is still a central step in the introduction of a new ERP system. Evolvio and abas Software have now published the online specification sheet generator "erpplanner.com" for this purpose.

Acceed wants to expand its customer service activities. The Düsseldorf-based distributor of network communication hardware is to expand its current range of services to include project-specific software development.

Siko has developed the SGH10L position sensor for hydraulic and telescopic cylinders. It is suitable for applications in which virtually no stroke loss is acceptable due to the integration of the sensor in the cylinder.

Test robots for interchange systems
Harting has put a test robot for inter-vehicle junction systems into operation. With additional testing options, the company is now expanding its testing expertise in this area and can offer customers from the rail sector a complete solution package.