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For the production of its VX25 large enclosure system, Rittal is transforming its plant into a factory of the future with new welding and handling robots during ongoing operations. 50 percent of the conversion has already been completed - the plant is scheduled for completion in 2020 with a total investment of 120 million euros.
read more...Interview with Jörg Ottersbach
With the recently launched P4.1 energy chain system, Igus is also bringing its expertise as a specialist in lubrication-free plain bearings to energy supply systems. Handling editor-in-chief Petra Born spoke to Jörg Ottersbach, Head of the E-Chains Division.
read more...Mechatronic grippers with IO-Link
Gimatic has started to equip its grippers with the IO-Link communication standard. The new developments include a servo gripper series.
read more...At Norelem, designers can obtain safety switches in 16 different versions. In addition to the standard version, a version with a long hinge half is also available, which is suitable for use on transparent safety gates.
read more...With the Aramis SRX, GOM is expanding its range of 3D sensors for the dynamic acquisition of 3D coordinates, 3D displacements and surface strains. These systems measure samples and components without contact and independent of the material.
read more...IDS Imaging Development Systems is now also presenting the "uEye LE USB 3.1 Gen 1" single-board cameras with S-mount or CS-/C-mount as variants for the use and control of liquid lens objectives.
read more...High-tech production facilities
For the production of its new VX25 large enclosure system, Rittal is currently transforming its plant in Rittershausen into a factory of the future for enclosures. 70 new welding and handling robots are to go into operation in the networked factory.
read more...With complete sensor solutions for semi-automated industrial trucks, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots, Sick is also underlining its expertise in intralogistics applications.
read more...Human-robot collaboration offers enormous opportunities for manufacturing companies of all sizes and in all sectors. At the same time, it requires special attention when it comes to safety. There is an absolute obligation to assess and mitigate potential risks.
read more...Camera assembly in the clean room
When mounting camera sensors, the smallest dust particles can become major disruptive factors. Dallmeier Electronic therefore decided to install a class 5 cleanroom from Spetec.
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