Close cooperation between VDE and State Grid China
State Grid China and the technology association VDE will further intensify their cooperation. The two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding in Beijing to this end.
read more...read more...From the tinkering table to the control cabinet
Sven Pannewitz from Reichelt Elektronik shows to what extent the Raspberry Pi single-board computer is suitable for industrial use and what its future looks like.
read more...Interlinking of machines to form work lines
Combining individual machines into a production line with a continuous workpiece flow is not a new idea. As early as 1923/1924, MORRIS MOTORS developed an indexing line for machining cylinder heads.
read more...Self-sufficient production cell with workpiece supply for one shift
Schwäbische Werkzeugmaschinen is expanding its portfolio with a third Plug & Play-capable production cell: The complete system consists of a two-spindle machining center from the BA 3 series, a loading module with an integrated six-axis robot and a vertical pallet storage unit for raw and finished parts.
read more...Controlled impulse screwdrivers
New screwdriver control system saves data
The quality of a bolted joint depends not only on the use of high-quality hand tools, but also on their control. If the measured values can also be archived and documented, the highest possible accuracy and reliability can be achieved for the bolted joint.
read more...Individual math artists
With box and panel PCs, particularly flexible, robust and powerful systems are now available as standard or customized solutions. A perfect basis for meeting the user-oriented needs of industrial customers for the form and function of HMI systems.
read more...Saving energy with series components
Energy efficiency research object: In the ETA factory, scientists and production experts optimized energy efficiency holistically using the example of a multi-stage production process for a series component from Bosch Rexroth. Bosch Rexroth is putting these results into practice.
read more...Learning sensors
Contrinex has announced an extension to the sensitivity adjustment function for its C23 series of optical sensors with background suppression. The PNP-switching versions of the C23 sensors are equipped with an IO-Link interface.
read more...PLC for micro applications
The new Allen-Bradley Micro870 PLC from Rockwell Automation can support intelligent micro applications requiring up to 304 I/O points, 280 KB of memory and 20,000 program instructions.
read more...Omron and Cisco improve IoT security in factories
Omron is working with Cisco to further improve IoT security in factories. As part of the cooperation, Cisco's network and security technologies will be integrated into Omron's PLCs.
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