Almost at pre-corona level
With over 730 exhibitors and a gross area of more than 50,000 m² booked, Formnext has already significantly exceeded last year's figures in September.
read more...read more...Freedom and precision in contactless transportation and positioning
Planar systems offer enormous potential for a wide range of industrial segments. With ctrlX Flow6D, Bosch Rexroth presents a new solution for high performance non-contact conveying and positioning.
read more...Transportation of gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear
ABB is automating the internal transport logistics of its production facility in Ratingen in 2023. In a first expansion stage, the company is optimizing the transport of gas-insulated medium-voltage switchgear using automated guided vehicles (AGVs) from Safelog.
read more...Software for automation solutions
Igus acquires majority stake in Commonplace Robotics
Igus is investing in the expansion of its activities in low-cost automation and has now acquired a majority stake in Commonplace Robotics, based in Bissendorf near Osnabrück.
read more...Work fair for users
This year's Motek from October 4 to 7 in Stuttgart not only marks the 40th anniversary of the event, but also the 60th anniversary of trade fair organizer P.E. Schall. Daniel Schilling spoke to Managing Director Bettina Schall about highlights past and present and the direction in which the trade fair is set to develop.
read more...Advanced communication at field level
Ultra-fast pressure transmitter KS-I with IO-Link interface
Gefran is expanding its range of solutions for Industry 4.0: the new pressure sensors in the KS-I series have a digital IO-Link 1.1 output and advanced diagnostic functions. They measure pressure and temperature at a high sampling rate of 1,000 s/s. This allows them to communicate with the IO-Link master at the maximum available speed for IO-Link communication of 230.4 kBaud or COM3.
read more...Topping-out ceremony for new head office in Leinfelden
Euchner celebrates the topping-out ceremony for its new main building at its headquarters in Leinfelden-Echterdingen. This marks an important step in the family-owned company's construction project, which will provide more space for further growth. The first workstations should be ready for occupancy in fall 2023.
read more...Motek 2022 in Stuttgart
The 40th Motek will take place from October 4 to 7 at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center at the airport. It is flanked by the Bondexpo bonding technology trade fair.
read more...Production automation
At Motek, Weiss will be presenting solutions for the linear and rotary movement of workpieces that can be easily integrated into the overall system of hardware and software.
read more...Production 4.0 is alive
Production 4.0 is more than just a buzzword. Christian Wolf, Managing Director of Hans Turck, explains how this works in practice in an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer.
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