Product innovations at the Hannover Messe
Photoelectric sensors and all-metal sensors from ifm
The new fork and angle light barriers as well as new all-metal sensors from ifm will be presented at the Hannover Messe in April 2019.
read more...read more...How to take the step towards the smart factory
The benefits of Industry 4.0 are now within reach for all manufacturing companies - even if they operate older machinery. This is made possible by innovative solution concepts for connecting existing equipment to the Internet of Things (IoT).
read more...Sensors and measurement technology
Sensor+Test: Special forum almost fully booked
This year, Sensor+Test has introduced the special forum for sensor and measurement technology in process automation. It covers popular topics and the forum is almost fully booked.
read more...Training instead of programming
Many embedded systems use firmware for the relationship between inputs and outputs, but firmware development is time-consuming. SSV is taking a new approach here.
read more...Inside the Smart Factory - Part 1
Digitalization versus automation
The digital transformation of production systems is the dominant topic in almost all areas of the manufacturing industry. At the same time, there is a great deal of uncertainty due to different definitions of terms and unclear demarcations. The "Inside the Smart Factory" series of articles clarifies misunderstandings and obstacles on the path to the digital factory.
read more...Pepperl+Fuchs invests in industrial communication
Pepperl+Fuchs, a provider of industrial automation technology, acquired the US company Comtrol Corporation on February 1, 2019.
read more...Smart connector transfers data to the cloud
As part of a BMBF project, Weidmüller has developed an intelligent connector with electronic signal processing, which will celebrate its premiere at the Hannover Messe.
read more...Intec and Z continue to grow
The Intec and Z 2019 trade fair alliance came to a successful close with increased exhibitor and visitor numbers. The date for the next edition in 2021 has already been set.
read more...Turck: Change in the management board
Guido Frohnhaus will relinquish his position as Managing Director and leave the Turck Group at his own request at the end of February. Joachim Göddertz has taken over the management of the company on an interim basis during the transition period.
read more...Combination of chain and roller conveyors
Automated interface
Fördertechnik und Anlagenbau (FAB) is presenting a complete system for automated loading and unloading of trucks - an automation solution for the interface between incoming goods and the high-bay warehouse.
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