For every type of motor
Omron has expanded its range of Q2 frequency inverters with the Q2V series of compact drives. The new model enables motor control with just one drive for each type of motor.
read more...read more...Small servo system for smart mechanical engineering
Wittenstein presented the second generation of the Cyber Motor small servo drive system at SPS.
read more...Modular safety on the line
The S-Dias safety system from Sigmatek is suitable for modular production machines or lines with optional modules such as loading and unloading units as well as handling and transport systems.
read more...More than Automation. Digital Solutions. u-mation. Communicate from Sensor to Future.
Weidmüller "u-mation": Open, platform-independent modular automation system for mechanical and plant engineering. - Driving digital transformation forward regardless of platform.
read more...Higher security functions integrated
Baumüller is adding extensive IoT functions to its components. This makes it possible to network and control everything from machines to individual automation components.
read more...Motion control system with integrated drive control
Siemens is expanding its product portfolio of technology CPUs with the Simatic Drive Controller. It combines a Simatic S7-1500 controller with motion control, technology and safety functionality with a Sinamics S120 drive controller in one space-saving device.
read more...Schmersal expands services division
Schmersal acquired Omnicon Engineering, based in Kirkel-Limbach, Saarland, on October 24, 2019. Omnicon is a service provider that advises both SMEs and DAX companies on safety-related issues and supports them in ensuring the conformity of machinery with EU machinery safety regulations.
read more...Three pillars of successful cobot initiatives
Omron recommends a three-stage cobot strategy so that man and machine can work together harmoniously: approaches and solutions should be characterized by powerful functions, safe application and flexible adaptability to new requirements.
read more...More safety for man and machine
The Austrian start-up Tofmotion has brought a new option for safe room monitoring in the industrial environment to market maturity: the Tofguard product group makes it possible to use the Time of Flight (ToF) 3D camera method with safety approval for the machine industry for the first time.
read more...Bringing OT and IT together
A paradigm shift is currently taking place in mechanical and plant engineering: operational technology and IT are converging. This is accompanied by a number of challenges.
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