Hand-tested was yesterday
While production processes are now mostly highly automated, quality assurance is often still carried out by hand.
read more...read more...WEG presents gateway extension
Drive technology supplier WEG is presenting the WEG Motor Scan gateway extension as a highlight at SPS 2019. Other innovations include the newly launched CFW500 and MW500 frequency inverters.
read more...Successful premiere of the In.Stand
Excellent atmosphere among exhibitors and visitors: 86 exhibitors and 1,238 visitors were registered for the premiere of In.Stand - Trade Fair for Maintenance and Services. The exhibitors presented the latest solutions for maintenance in mechanical engineering, the automotive sector and industrial maintenance topics.
read more...Quality made visible millions of times over
How do you check the quality of ten million plastic parts per year? Until recently, this was done manually, but now the process is automated thanks to a clever inspection system. At the heart of the system are ten CX cameras from Baumer.
read more...Safety sensor for gas and dust
Schmersal has introduced the first RFID-based safety sensor that is designed in accordance with the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and can be used in Ex zones 2 (gas Ex, category 3G) and 22 (dust Ex, category 3D).
read more...Diesel forklift for eight tons
Clark has once again expanded its range of IC engine-powered counterbalance trucks and is launching the C80D900, a new diesel forklift version with a load capacity of eight tons and a load centre of 900 millimetres.
read more...Take off with the Product Innovation Platform
The automotive industry can learn from the aviation industry when it comes to optimizing billable operating hours and fleet availability. There, many processes relating to operations have been optimized. After all, new mobility concepts in the automotive sector based on the "pay per use" principle can only be economically successful if the vehicles are on the move as often as possible.
read more...When is maintenance due?
The Brady inspection timer can save lives by clearly indicating when machines, equipment and tools need to be serviced. The LED indicators are clearly visible to operators and maintenance technicians, even from a distance.
read more...Safety on flexible production lines
The new F3SG-SR light curtain series from Omron offers finger, hand, arm, leg and body protection, from machine openings to the outside of equipment.
read more...Fully automatic HSC hard machining
Although complex injection moulding tools are often individual items, consistent standardization of workflows and automation of machining processes in conjunction with the right machine can achieve both quality and cost benefits.
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