3 Aspects of sustainable production
Sustainability and resource efficiency are trending topics in industrial production. But how exactly can they be implemented? Three aspects at a glance.
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Sustainability and resource efficiency are trending topics in industrial production. But how exactly can they be implemented? Three aspects at a glance.

Predictive maintenance can reduce production plant downtimes by up to 50 percent and maintenance costs by 20 to 40 percent. At least according to McKinsey.

Digitalization in the material flow
Gebhardt is launching a fully automated, horizontal and smart sorting system onto the market. The SpeedSorter has a modular design with digital components and is suitable for various conveyed goods.

Fast data processing with edge computing
SMC, Dell Technologies and Software AG have developed a concept that makes production processes fit for Industry 4.0: Smart Field Analytics.

Hyster Europe is expanding its product range with the introduction of robust electric pallet trucks with platform. The trucks are suitable for handling goods in retail and manufacturing operations as well as in distribution centers and warehouses.
Together with automation specialist Sigmatek, Swiss company BalTec has developed an innovative drive module for efficient and precise riveting and cold forming.
A powerful vacuum cleaner for coarse, fine, flammable and moist materials is in demand across all industries. Easy handling and a long service life are the most important criteria for regular use.

Top 100 innovation competition
Lenze has convinced the jury of the Top 100 innovation competition and can now call itself a Top 100 Innovator. The automation specialist won in the categories "Innovative Processes and Organization" and "External Orientation/Open Innovation".
Takeda produces six billion tablets at its Oranienburg plant. That's up to five tons of tablets per shift. Cobots now help with packaging and shipping.

Pfeiffer Vacuum presents the Hena 50 and Hena 70 vacuum pumps for mass spectrometer systems. The single-stage, oil-sealed rotary vane pumps were developed to meet the requirements of mass spectrometer systems.