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The situation for German mechanical engineering companies in China is normalizing. One in four companies now sees the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as low, and one in three expects to achieve their growth targets for 2020
read more...System developers who opt for rodless actuators are faced with a choice. Almost any combination of sliding screw drive, ball screw drive or timing belt with plain, ball bearing or roller guides could lead to the optimum solution.
read more...What to do when an ergonomic lifting aid is required but the room height is too low for conventional crane systems? Schmalz has a modular flat jib made of aluminum in its product range that is used by Erkodent, a manufacturer of dental thermoforming units.
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Electronic autocollimators use the absolute straightness of light for non-contact, high-precision measurements. The optical alignment and measurement system from Hofbauer Optik works with the help of uEye industrial cameras from IDS.
read more...The first polymer telescopic rail from Igus shows what plastic can do. It is lightweight, quick to assemble and cost-effective thanks to injection molding. It can be used to easily adjust and extend drawers, seat and head adjustments.
read more...The new IMScompact integrated position measuring system from Rexroth complements the range of linear guides with integrated measuring systems from size 15, allowing the measuring system for ball rail guides to be integrated into small machines.
read more...Rexroth offers the IMScompact integrated position measuring system. The sensor system integrated into the ball-bearing carriage enables the exact position to be recorded with a high degree of repeat accuracy.
read more...The Trapo Loading System (TLS) is a fully automated logistics solution for loading and unloading trucks and containers with pallets. With this solution, which can be seen at Logimat, the company aims to close the gap between the warehouse and the loading ramp.
read more...read more...Transporting sterile goods with robots. In order to be able to provide its patients with optimum care even after a building extension, Zealand University Hospital in Køge, Denmark, is using a mobile transport robot from Mobile Industrial Robots. Equipped with a platform attachment, the MiR100 transports sterile goods in roller cabinets.
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