
Reduction gearbox under observation
ABB's Ability Smart Sensor monitors the condition of Dodge reducers and provides information that can prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
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ABB's Ability Smart Sensor monitors the condition of Dodge reducers and provides information that can prevent unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
Largely automated 24/7 production is the goal of many manufacturers. The high level of digitalization required for this places high demands on the underlying network and its components. It should be possible to exchange data across company boundaries in real time while maintaining high security standards. This is not possible without industrial routers.
Optimized communication is the order of the day in safety technology. The focus is not only on the complex Industry 4.0 applications of tomorrow, but also on the more inconspicuous innovations. A safety switch and a safety module from Euchner promise shorter downtimes, especially in smaller systems.

RS Components has added new thermal imaging cameras from Fluke to its product range. The compact PTi120 is aimed at troubleshooting and predictive maintenance applications in industrial environments.
Tool repair shops for mechanical and plant engineering are confronted with globalization, resource scarcity, climate change and digitalization. To stay ahead of the competition, machine and plant manufacturers must be able to rely on their service partners. A digital service solution significantly increases the efficiency of the repair process.

VDI guideline 2892 explains the interrelationships of spare parts management in maintenance. Spare parts serve to maintain the function and value of machines and systems in use.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has acquired Tritec Seal, a US manufacturer of rotary seals, and with this acquisition strengthens its product portfolio for sealing solutions.

Siemens and Qualcomm Technologies have implemented the first stand-alone private 5G network in a real industrial environment using the 3.7 to 3.8 GHz frequency band.

Harting is expanding its entrepreneurial commitment and has been a partner of the software developer Perfact in Herford since December 31, 2019.
Schaeffler is exhibiting at the SPS trade fair for automation technology for the first time and will be presenting solutions for the interpretation of vibration and operating data from systems that already have sensors as well as for the analysis of systems without sensors.