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Cables, wires, fiber optics, wires, superconductors or filaments for 3D printers - everything is wound onto spools. It is important that the spools are designed in such a way that they are stable, precise and gentle on the winding material during the winding process.
read more..."Out of the niche, into series production" is the motto of additive manufacturing. However, in some places there is still a lack of connection between the technology and the world of automation for this development step.
read more...Omron Electronic Components Europe has opened a new application center for Europe, marking the next step in its long-term strategy to create high customer value.
read more...The Mauerstetten-based mechanical engineering company Mayr Antriebstechnik is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its site in Poland. The former small production facility has now developed into a modern, efficient industrial company with around 400 employees - with active support from the Allgäu region.
read more...Development potential for production machines
Siemens and Gesellschaft für Industrielle Steuerungstechnik IST have concluded an agreement on the acquisition of the shares in IST GmbH by Siemens AG. The automation technology company is to be integrated into the Siemens Production Machines business segment as of April 1, 2020.
read more...Manufacturing companies have to take many things into account in their day-to-day business: Operating equipment and systems must work, employees' workplaces must be safe and processes must mesh smoothly. Legislation has issued guidelines specifically to ensure occupational health and safety. However, regular inspections and maintenance requirements can put companies in a tight spot. Software can help to avoid errors and maintain an overview of obligations.
read more...The European Space Agency (ESA) has commissioned Siemens Digital Industries Software and Sonaca to develop applications for the design of aerospace parts made of metal using additive manufacturing.
read more...For a new order, the forwarding company Schmitt set up a new logistics facility in which components for axle and gearbox plants are stored and picked. Schöler Fördertechnik supplied reach trucks with Linde Dynamic Mast Control for this purpose.
read more...Mitutoyo is expanding its range of hardness testers with the HR-600 system, which performs fully automatic Rockwell, Brinell and plastic measurements as well as Brinell and Vickers depth tests.
read more...Relocating machinery and equipment from South East Asia to Germany is a highly complex and demanding task. The specialist for industrial services and maintenance, Wisag, has taken on this task in the case of a complete assembly line.
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