Take it iisy!
A rosy future is predicted for human-robot collaboration. No wonder, as cobots relieve humans of all kinds of work. Kuka is also developing lightweight robots for HRC. The latest member: LBR iisy.
read more...read more...Standards prevail
Data networks in factories must be fast, real-time capable and standardized, demands Oliver Riedel, Professor at the ISW at the University of Stuttgart. But there is still some homework to be done before then. As a manufacturer of cables, Lapp is prepared for the changes.
read more...Fieldbus systems and gateway units
The fieldbus systems and gateway units in SMC's EX series will in future support other protocols in addition to EtherNet-based protocols.
read more...Multilingual fieldbus systems
In mechanical engineering, manufacturers and suppliers must increasingly adapt to the communication capability between PLC and sensor/actuator level. SMC therefore equips the fieldbus systems and gateway units of the EX series with numerous fieldbus protocols.
read more...Manage cordless screwdriving tools via WLAN
Desoutter is launching a new industrial smart hub on the market. The system acts as a communication center for fast and secure data transmission between WLAN screwdriving tools and the user's higher-level systems.
read more...Milling in pinhead size
Pfisterer in Bernau am Chiemsee manufactures high-precision components for laboratory and medical devices. An Acura 65 from Hedelius has also been in use for this since 2017.
read more...Standards prevail
Data networks in factories must be fast, real-time capable and standardized, demands Oliver Riedel, Professor at the Institute for Control Engineering of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Units (ISW) at the University of Stuttgart.
read more...Siemens takes over Building Robotics
The Siemens Building Technologies Division is expanding its portfolio of smart building solutions with the acquisition of Building Robotics Inc, a provider of workplace apps.
read more...The triumph of human-robot collaboration
Human-robot interaction plays a central role at Automatica. It is clear that the future of human-machine collaboration is bright.
read more...Automation of the future
u-mation" modular system. The modular automation system from Weidmüller contains modern information and communication technologies and is designed to be Industry 4.0-capable.
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