Articles and background information on the topic
The communication capability of machines and systems is a basic prerequisite for I4.0. Rittal now offers a special adapter that creates comprehensive communication options so that cooling units from the Blue e series that are already in operation can be integrated into condition monitoring and IoT systems.
read more...Today, welding robots have become an integral part of the production facilities of many metalworking companies. In the 80s, however, hardly any companies used this technology. Yaskawa installed a V12B-RX welding robot at wheelchair specialist Meyra back in 1986.
read more...The benefits of Industry 4.0 are now within reach for all manufacturing companies - even if they operate older machinery. This is made possible by innovative solution concepts for connecting existing equipment to the Internet of Things (IoT).
read more...At SPS IPC Drives, WEG will be presenting the Motor Scan, among other things. This condition monitoring solution, which can be retrofitted, enables real-time monitoring of electric motors via an intelligent app for the purpose of predictive maintenance.
read more...One element of Industry 4.0 is the ability to make existing processes more intelligent. At Harting's Mica.network Expert Day, which focuses on digital retrofitting, four different retrofitting options will be presented using the example of injection molding systems.
read more...Automation systems for transportation systems are subject to technical progress. If spare parts are missing or technical support becomes inadequate, these systems have to be replaced. Heitec modernized the automatic goods transport system at Fulda Hospital.
read more...According to the manufacturer, the IIoT/PA-Pac predictive analytics kit from SSV supports the data-based prediction of events for machines and systems.
read more...ASA has designed and built a picker cell for the packaging of gluten-free foods for Dr. Schär, a food specialist for special dietary requirements, which can be reliably integrated into a line that has been in operation for twenty years.
read more...Retrofit of a cab conveyor system. John Deere commissioned a new cab conveyor system for the production of its tractors at the Mannheim plant. Together with SEW-Eurodrive, a pioneering concept was successfully implemented.
read more...