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The German robotics and automation industry cannot escape the economic slowdown in the mechanical and plant engineering sector: According to the VDMA, the industry expects sales to fall by five percent to 14.3 billion euros in 2019.
read more...VDI guideline 2892 explains the interrelationships of spare parts management in maintenance. Spare parts serve to maintain the function and value of machines and systems in use.
read more...A drive specialist relies on smart technologies in its production plants. Intelligent and digitally networked systems enable the greatest possible flexibility and individuality in electronics production. Decentralized field distributors also make an important contribution to Industry 4.0.
read more...Sauer Polymertechnik has ordered an automated guided vehicle system (AGV) with eleven new ERC 213a automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Jungheinrich for its production site in Föritztal, which will handle the material flow between production and the high-bay warehouse in two halls.
read more...Old systems are increasingly being made Industry 4.0-capable. They are often in operation for longer than there are security updates for the antivirus agent. If this support ends and updates are no longer provided, the devices are inadequately protected. An endpoint security device from Forcepoint, which is connected in front of the system, provides protection as a "virtual shield".
read more...Drive physics makes the difference in many cases. Whenever high forces and robustness are required, hydraulics come into play - an unfamiliar technology for many younger design engineers. Why working with modern, networkable hydraulics is easier and more economical than many people think.
read more...The possibilities for automating a machine tool are just as varied as the reasons for an automated machine tool. Hedelius offers various automation solutions for its machine tools.
read more...Continental was honored with the Supply Chain Management Award 2019. The jury of the award, which was presented for the 14th time, recognized the automotive supplier's "Fast Forward 2030" supply chain vision.
read more...Label for special applications
Schreiner ProTech and Schreiner LogiData have introduced new ((rfid))-DistaFerr labels that have been specially optimized for metal containers and ESD containers.
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.
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