Energy transition offers potential for the machine tool industry
Annual investment in energy technology systems will more than double in the future, from EUR 762 billion globally in 2020 to EUR 1,808 billion in 2040.
read more...read more...System technology for fuel cells
Together with its partners, Schuler supplies the presses, dies and complete automation for the production of bipolar plates as required in fuel cells for electric vehicles.
read more...SPC control for parts unloaders
Simple inspection of test parts in turned parts production
Sustainability is also increasingly becoming an issue in the production of bar turned parts. Entire production batches are often disposed of, as good and bad parts are mixed together during unmanned production. If they are not disposed of, each part has to be checked in a time-consuming process.
read more...Velvet gloves for batteries
When manufacturing battery cells, the utmost care and precision must be reconciled with competitive production. Careful handling of the sensitive cathodes, anodes, separators and pouch cells is crucial.
read more...Automatic storage close to production
With the fully automated Smart In-Production Warehouse and autonomous transport robot solutions, CTS automated the supply of printed circuit boards for Siemens' electronics production in Karlsruhe.
read more...High-pressure valves complement pipe connection system
Voss Fluid has acquired a majority stake in the Austrian company HypTec. As a result of the merger, the manufacturer of modern pipe connection systems is expanding its portfolio to include efficient high-pressure valve components for hydrogen applications and fluid gas transportation.
read more...Software protection in a networked world
Wibu-Systems is involved in the development of a pioneering scalable protection model for the cloud.
read more...New, compact controller family
More space in the switch cabinet
B&R launches the new compact X20 Embedded controller family. The devices combine high performance and numerous integrated interfaces in a housing just 55 mm wide.
read more...Interfaces for late adopters
Is digitalization a risk for companies? With all the possible risks, do the opportunities outweigh the risks - or is digitalization the only way for many companies to remain competitive in the long term? A comparison with the arrival of the steam engine in industry comes to mind.
read more...Testing and evaluating new vacuum solutions
Pfeiffer Vacuum opens Silicon Valley Innovation Center
Pfeiffer Vacuum, a provider of high-tech vacuum solutions for the semiconductor, analytical, industrial and R&D markets, has opened its Silicon Valley Innovation Center (SVIC) in San José.
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