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The maintenance and timely replacement of defective components in machine tools is an important part of the production process. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a system that takes over the fully automatic monitoring of ball screws in machine tools.
read more...Die casting of copper and brass materials tends to be a niche activity. Wrongly so, as examples of applications in the automotive industry show. However, there is a lot to consider in the design process and also when choosing the alloy.
read more...Metav and VDMA Clamping Technology Forum
The clamping equipment industry, whose products are transforming into cyber-physical operating equipment, is also thriving on constant innovation. Visitors to Metav 2020 and the VDMA Clamping Technology Forum on March 11 can find out about the current state of the art and new trends.
read more...It is difficult to develop an indexable insert drill that can drill holes with depths of up to 7×D in a single operation without deflection or chip jams. This is mainly because the extension of a drill results in the drill being bent or deflected disproportionately. A fundamental rethink was necessary with regard to the design and production of drill bodies and indexable inserts.
read more...Interview with Christian Wolf, Turck
A weakening economy, digitalization, 5G and edge computing are influencing automation technology. In this interview, Turck Managing Director Christian Wolf talks about the challenges facing automation specialists and why growth could be possible in 2020.
read more...Dr. Florian Kirchmann has been the new Managing Director Technology at Kunzmann since the beginning of the year. The mechanical engineering graduate, who joined the family-owned company as Technical Director at the beginning of 2019, takes over the position from Gerd Siebler.
read more...With electromobility, car manufacturers are confronted with a structural change. They have to convert their production lines to predominantly EV models. However, the transmission systems for electric vehicles have their very own requirements and call for new tools.
read more...The FIR is involved in several projects to research and develop industrial applications based on 5G. The new mobile technology will also have a decisive impact on the future of industrial companies, because with increasing digitalization, 5G will open up many value-adding applications and new business models.
read more...The trapezoidal screw drives from Dr. Tretter are used in machine tools, in CNC technology or in feed, automation or handling units.
read more...Training and further education
Digitalization is making many things easier - at the same time, the products and services behind it are becoming more complex. This trend presents Lapp's customers and partners with a jungle of possibilities. A comprehensive range of qualifications for employees, partners and customers worldwide sheds light on this jungle.
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