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Sick is expanding its portfolio of camera-based code readers with the Lector61x. The compact device captures 1D, 2D and stacked codes for identification, inspection or content control in production.
read more...Sustainability and resource efficiency are trending topics in industrial production. But how exactly can they be implemented? Three aspects at a glance.
read more...Predictive maintenance can reduce production plant downtimes by up to 50 percent and maintenance costs by 20 to 40 percent. At least according to McKinsey.
read more...Digitalization in the material flow
Gebhardt is launching a fully automated, horizontal and smart sorting system onto the market. The SpeedSorter has a modular design with digital components and is suitable for various conveyed goods.
read more...Automation places greater demands on safety concepts. Classic concepts such as muting are reaching their limits. The safety solutions from Leuze enable seamless safety, efficient material flow and high system availability.
read more...Fast data processing with edge computing
SMC, Dell Technologies and Software AG have developed a concept that makes production processes fit for Industry 4.0: Smart Field Analytics.
read more...The production and logistics sectors are particularly susceptible to disruption and at high risk of cyber attacks. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, 3D printing, robotics, drones, self-driving trucks and the Internet of Things pose major challenges for the industry.
read more...What is needed for digital transformation? In addition to a deep understanding of the possibilities and limitations of technologies, one thing above all: access to data. Digital connectivity is a decisive factor for the success of digitalization strategies.
read more...Di-soric offers laser fork light barriers in a stainless steel design with fork widths of up to 120 millimetres. The laser sensors in the Ogul series detect objects as small as 0.03 millimetres, while the IO-Link interface offers parameterization and diagnostics options.
read more...The SimKI project aims to use machine learning to evaluate data from real production in order to make the running-in processes of forming machines more efficient. Inneo is participating in the project with its IoT platform ThingWorx.
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