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Laser sensor and I/O module monitor paper press
DS Smith uses intelligent I/O module with ARGEE field logic controller for press monitoring - without PLC.
read more...read more...For more efficiency when melting down
The handling of scrap products and by-products is becoming increasingly important for the efficient use of raw materials in the production process, for example in machining. In order to return the metal to the process, it must first be shredded. With the RM1350/2 coarse shredder, Erdwich Zerkleinerungs-Systeme offers a machine specifically for this task.
read more...Smart Automation in Linz comes to a successful end
Smart Automation in Linz ended with a slight increase in visitor numbers, with mechanical and plant engineering and electrical engineering accounting for the largest contingents of visitors.
read more...Industries, connect!
When I started working for "Elektronik", the trade journal for electronics developers and industrial users, in 2008, the industry was discussing cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things.
read more...The assembly is ready every 40 seconds
The automotive industry continues to invest in the production of diesel engines. Special machine manufacturer MartinMechanic has completed a system that assembles and welds shielding parts for diesel vehicle exhaust systems.
read more...Two million hardened spur gears
Robot cell as a combined solution
Two million hardened steel spur gears leave the factory of an automotive supplier every year. Martinmechanic has developed an automation cell that matches the associated induction hardening system from Martinsystems to ensure that the material feed and fully automatic hardening of the parts work together smoothly.
read more...Soft starter or frequency inverter?
The efficient operation of electric motors is becoming increasingly important. In addition to smooth operation, environmental regulations and energy costs also play a role. Project planners and engineers have to decide on the best technology for controlling the speed of a motor.
read more...The digitalization of production
The boundaries between IT and operational technology, or OT for short, are becoming increasingly blurred in the course of digitalization. The goal is also more flexible production, but this also requires a more flexible infrastructure.
read more...Predictive maintenance also offline
The Icom.plus module enables predictive maintenance, and the user can decide how he wants to integrate the data obtained: from an offline version to connection to the Igus server for automatic spare parts ordering.
read more...DC platform for conveyor systems
Interroll has launched a DC platform onto the market. With the range of coordinated roller drives, controllers and power supply units, various conveyor solutions can be implemented - from plug-and-play standard applications to systems with Industry 4.0 functionality.
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