Cost reduction through efficient LED lighting
Hydraulik Schwerin, a specialist in hydraulic systems, was able to reduce its overall energy consumption by around ten percent by modernizing its lighting to highly efficient LED technology.
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Drive technology manufacturer WEG has introduced helical, parallel shaft and helical bevel gearboxes for rated torques of up to 18,000 Newton meters. The gearboxes complete the existing WG20 geared motor range in three sizes each.
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...Precise dosing needle measurement
Reliable complete solutions from a single source, reliable processes and precision at bdtronic in Weikersheim: The company has been developing process solutions and plant systems in the fields of dosing technology, impregnation technology, hot riveting, plasma pre-treatment and automation for around 40 years.
read more...Operation of ultrasonic welding devices
Ultrasound separates and connects
The best processes and procedures are of little use if they are complicated to operate, the documentation is time-consuming or the connection to the automation technology is cumbersome. This also applies to ultrasonic welding and cut-off welding.
read more...Print markings with LEDs
Because the marking processes for components in industrial environments are becoming more important and the requirements are increasing, Phoenix Contact has developed two new marking printers based on UV LED printing technology.
read more...Editorial: Robotics in production
Character bot
R2-D2, C-3PO and Marvin - who doesn't know them, the intelligent robots from the "Star Wars" series and from Douglas Adams' "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy"? And who wouldn't want them at their side every day as intelligent helpers?
read more...Variants make you flexible
Machine tools have to meet high expectations: Precision, productivity, availability. Cycle rates and working speeds are increasing, tolerances are decreasing.
read more...Monitors complete production facilities
Industry 4.0 applications require complex networking and enable intelligent data analysis for greater efficiency. Schaeffler has fully integrated these requirements and possibilities into the new generation of its multi-channel condition monitoring system.
read more...Assisted reality in production
Digitalization and Industry 4.0 are constantly giving rise to new business models and production processes. Smart assistants help with their implementation. One example of this is assisted reality solutions.
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