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Belden, a provider of signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, will be presenting solutions from the sensor to the cloud for the first time at SPS, including new switches, a multiport firewall and Single Pair Ethernet.
read more...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...Leuze electronic is presenting two products to enable driverless transport systems in the Smart Factory to navigate automatically based on natural environmental features: The RSL 400 safety laser scanner and the OGS 600.
read more...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...Dynamic, powerful, controlled drives play an important role in automation. The Sky-KS safety coupling series with bellows mounting from Jakob provides the appropriate safety element for these drives.
read more...Industrial and building automation
Carlo Gavazzi is presenting new solid-state relays and optoelectronic sensors with modern communication interfaces at SPS. They enable faults to be detected in advance and are therefore suitable for preventive maintenance in the context of Industry 4.0.
read more...The goal is called "Vision Zero": in the long term, Linde Material Handling wants to reduce the number of accidents at its customers to zero. This is no easy task in intralogistics, where people work together with equipment weighing several tons in narrow rack aisles.
read more...As critical infrastructures, transportation companies are particularly exposed to the risk of cyber attacks. In order to protect themselves, they must strive for a state of sustainable resilience.
read more...Pilot project at the automotive site in Leipzig: Seifert Logistics has tested the Linde Safety Guard in collaboration with Schöler Fördertechnik. The assistance system warns of potential obstacles to protect people, forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
read more...Industrial Application Hosting Platform
Siemens has added a new, more powerful version of the Ruggedcom APE (Application Processing Engine) to its Ruggedcom multiservice platform product family of rugged communication devices. It is an industrial application hosting platform on which manufacturer-independent software applications can be executed in harsh and mission-critical environments.
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