
Sensor+Test: New congress cycle in 2019
Sensor+Test 2018 came to a successful close with record numbers of exhibitors. From 2019, the accompanying trade congresses will alternate in a new structure and in a new cycle.
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Sensor+Test 2018 came to a successful close with record numbers of exhibitors. From 2019, the accompanying trade congresses will alternate in a new structure and in a new cycle.
Interview with Jürgen von Hollen
Acceptance of robots as colleagues is increasing, but there are still reservations. Jürgen von Hollen, President of Universal Robots, spoke to handling editor Annina Schopen about the new e-Series, Universal Robots' recipe for success and the challenges of implementing HRC in Germany.

CiK presents the Kambic calibration climate chamber, which is suitable for calibrating humidity sensors and data loggers.

Robotics in industrial production
Sick offers a broad portfolio of solutions for 2D and 3D localization of parts in automated, robot-assisted handling processes.

The Suhl-based company Vision & Control is inviting 60 students from Ilmenau Technical University and selected school pupils to the Vision trade fair in Stuttgart, including bus travel and overnight accommodation. The aim is to get the young people interested in industrial image processing.
Machine manufacturer Paro has developed a pick & place system that works with electric direct drives. It is more efficient and requires less assembly and maintenance than systems with pneumatic or cam drives.

The Allen-Bradley Guardshield 450L safety light curtain system from Rockwell now uses transceiver technology to protect robotic cells or other hazardous applications.
Data is the raw material of the 21st century. This means that the physical world is merging with the digital world, while at the same time networking is increasing - every machine, every "thing" exchanges information with others. This has an impact on connection technologies.
The Zimmer Group has added a new pneumatic model series to its technologically leading premium gripper series 5000; versions with steel-aluminum profile groove guidance are now also available.
Sensor manufacturer E+E Elektronik has successfully completed certification in accordance with IATF 16949:2016, confirming that the company's quality management system meets the strict requirements of the automotive industry.