The advantages of pneumatics and hydraulics combined
Tox Pressotechnik offers standardized electromechanical servo drives as an alternative to hydraulic and pneumatic drives.
read more...read more...Advantages of Li-ion batteries for forklifts
Lithium-ion batteries have long since established themselves in cell phones and tablets. Electric forklift trucks are a different story: the classic lead-acid battery still dominates here. However, the modern alternative has numerous advantages.
read more...Direct drive with IO-Link
In addition to the stepper motor, the PSD direct drives from Halstrup-Walcher have all the relevant subsystems for automatic format adjustment integrated.
read more...Predictive maintenance with a digital twin
When industrial equipment fails, the real problem is often not the cost of spare parts, but the forced downtime. The article shows the design of a predictive maintenance algorithm for a triplex pump using data obtained from the simulation of a digital twin of the pump under different failure conditions.
read more...Interview with Moritz Meißner, Vinci...
"Leading the way instead of running behind"
Digitalization is primarily about people. This is often forgotten. We spoke to Moritz Meißner, Head of Digital Learning and Deputy Head of the Digitalization & Innovation Academy at Vinci Energies, about how a company can take its employees along on the journey and train them properly.
read more...The inverter becomes a signpost
ABB has integrated position control into the frequency inverter. Fred Donabauer talks to handling editor Annina Schopen about the advantages of this and where the Industry 4.0 journey can still take us.
read more...Preventive maintenance with thermal imaging technology
The use of thermal imaging technology in wind turbine maintenance schedules enables electrical and mechanical problems to be identified before costly unplanned downtime occurs.
read more...Al Masaood relies on the BM25 multi-gas detector
The robust BM25 multi-gas detector from Oldham-Simtronics ensures safety in hazardous environments as part of the 3M gas and flame detector.
read more...Experience for 60 years
The range of services offered by Maschinenbau Hellwig extends from maintenance and repair to the modernization of machine tools. The specialist offers preventive and periodic maintenance as well as machine-specific maintenance contracts.
read more...These three tips will help you manage inspection deadlines
Manufacturing companies have to take many things into account in their day-to-day business: Operating equipment and systems must work, employees' workplaces must be safe and processes must mesh smoothly. Legislation has issued guidelines specifically to ensure occupational health and safety. However, regular inspections and maintenance requirements can put companies in a tight spot. Software can help to avoid errors and maintain an overview of obligations.
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