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Hänchen is shifting its focus: The Ratio-Drive drive system and mechanical engineering will increasingly be the focus in future, while the H-CFRP composite material developed in-house will no longer be an independent division.
read more...Displacement and position measurement
Capacitive sensors deliver highly accurate results when measuring the displacement and position of conductive objects. Micro-Epsilon sensors not only deliver precise values in clean environments, but also in typical industrial and production environments.
read more...What tasks can robots perform in collaboration with humans, what will collaboration look like in the future - and: Will the mechanical colleague put people's jobs at risk? Andreas Mühlbauer spoke about this with Peter Lange, Business Development Manager at Omron Electronics.
read more...To ensure the reliability and longevity of a machine tool spindle and the high quality of the machined parts, the spindle must be properly balanced. Operational balancing is an inexpensive and easy-to-use method.
read more...In a research project, 15 companies and universities want to tap into the benefits of additive manufacturing for industrial mass production. In addition to new processes and materials, standards are also to be developed.
read more...Today, robotic automation is the means of choice to meet the desire for increased efficiency and to counter the shortage of skilled workers.
read more...M2M communication in production
Process optimization, flexibility, networking: Industry 4.0 promises many advantages. However, this is also accompanied by increasing demands on PLC systems for plant and mechanical engineering.
read more...A scalable inspection cell for quality control speeds up production, improves quality and reduces waste in the automotive, aerospace, heavy engineering and construction industries.
read more...Mechtop in the north of Switzerland builds special machines and systems. Solid Edge and Tecnomatix from Siemens help to design and maintain sophisticated conveyor systems.
read more...Easy-to-commission Delta robots from Igus ensure cost-effective automation in the production of fire-resistant glass.
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