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Every day, sensors around the world generate billions of pieces of data - and the trend is rising. Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) technology offers new opportunities to transmit these data streams reliably and quickly, even in the smallest areas of the machine.
read more...Schmersal presented the compact solenoid interlock AZM40 based on RFID at the SPS. It is particularly suitable for smaller safety gates and flaps.
read more...The 30th edition of SPS once again welcomed a large number of trade visitors who came to find out about new products, solutions and trends in smart and digital automation from national and international exhibitors.
read more...SPS in Nuremberg welcomed a large number of trade visitors for its 30th anniversary. National and international exhibitors presented their latest products and solutions as well as trends in automation.
read more...At a joint SPS stand, Janz Tec and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) demonstrated how to bridge the gap between IT and OT. The companies presented use cases and edge computing solutions for data-driven manufacturing.
read more...Every day, sensors around the world generate billions of pieces of data - and the trend is rising. Single-pair Ethernet (SPE) technology offers new opportunities to transmit these data streams reliably and quickly in the smallest areas of the machine. Igus presented the SPE cable chainflex CFBUS.PUR.042 at SPS 2019.
read more...At the SPS, Nord is focusing on an energy-efficient synchronous motor of the latest generation, which exceeds IE4, and future-proof frequency inverters.
read more...Connectivity to the PLC at all levels of industrial automation is the focus at Yaskawa. One example is the Sigma-7 servo system: in addition to Yaskawa's own Mechatrolink-III motion bus or integrated Ethercat interface, the axes are now also available with an integrated Profinet interface, enabling seamless integration into corresponding system environments without additional option cards.
read more...Real-time communication via light
In automation technology, messages often have to be transmitted in the microsecond range, for example to synchronize machines or drives with each other. Fraunhofer IPMS has combined Li-Fi and Time Sensitive Networking to enable real-time capable and deterministic data transmission wirelessly.
read more...Belden, a provider of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will be presenting solutions from the sensor to the cloud for the first time at SPS, including new switches, a multiport firewall and Single Pair Ethernet.
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