Exploiting performance potential
Kollmorgen has developed a single-source solution with the 2G motion system. The system was developed to exploit the performance potential of the AKD2G servo amplifier and the AKM2G servo motor.
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Integrated control of industrial laser systems
Siemens and Scanlab are working together in the field of controlling industrial laser systems. They have integrated the RTC6 scan head control card into the Siemens Simatic S7-1500 controller for use in laser-based manufacturing applications.
read more...For sheets of different thicknesses
Mazak exhibited three laser cutting machines from its latest series at Blechexpo. The manufacturer thus addressed every area of application in the industry.
read more...Technology and knowledge platform
Blechexpo/Schweisstec 2019 with record dimensions
The 14th Blechexpo, international trade fair for sheet metal working, together with the 7th Schweisstec, international trade fair for joining technology, came to a successful close with 1,498 exhibitors from 36 countries.
read more...Software for laser cutting systems
Meets the requirements of 3D laser cutting systems
Prima Power, manufacturer of 2D and 3D laser cutting systems, is expanding its software with the Fastsuite Prima Power Edition developed by Cenit.
read more...Operation of ultrasonic welding devices
Ultrasound separates and connects
The best processes and procedures are of little use if they are complicated to operate, the documentation is time-consuming or the connection to the automation technology is cumbersome. This also applies to ultrasonic welding and cut-off welding.
read more...Technical center rooms expanded
Robot carries out dosing tests at Viscotec
Viscotec has purchased a new Kuka robot for its Customer & Innovation Center (CIC), which opened in September 2017. It complements the pilot plant rooms for precise customer trials.
read more...Automation solution for bevel laser cutting system
Bystronic offers the matching ByTrans Cross 4020 automation solution for its ByStar Fiber 4020 bevel laser cutting system.
read more...Solid-state laser cutting head improves piercing
With the new Ex-Trabeam Pro, Thermacut offers users of modern laser cutting machines an optimized laser cutting head with an autofocus function that improves penetration into the material.
read more...Sorting solutions for laser processing
Mitsubishi Electric buys Astes4
Mitsubishi Electric has acquired Astes4, a Swiss manufacturer of automatic sheet metal sorting systems, and is expanding its range of automation systems to include sorting solutions for laser processing machines.
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