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Automatic calibration. In addition to a 50-meter interference comparator, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) also uses a ten-meter fully automatic tape measure tester from Feinmess Suhl to test and assess the conformity of length measuring equipment.
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...Acquisition of 3D printing service provider
BASF acquires the 3D printing service provider Sculpteo. With the acquisition, the Group aims to further expand its position as a service provider in additive manufacturing. Distribution channels and new materials also played a role in the purchase decision.
read more...Interview with Norbert Hauser, Kontron
Embedded systems are one of the key technologies for the success of Industry 4.0. In this interview, Norbert Hauser from Kontron explains where the boards can already be found in production and how embedded manufacturers can support the manufacturing industry on the road to the smart factory.
read more...Tool and mold makers expect a high level of process and product expertise from their cutting tool manufacturer. They demand maximum precision, long tool life and, above all, process reliability from their tools. This is where a new tool series from Mapal comes in.
read more...Paddy Francis is CTO of Airbus CyberSecurity. Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to him about the threats posed to industrial companies by cyber attacks, the security of cloud systems and the possibilities and chances of success of defense strategies.
read more...Schmersal took over Omnicon Engineering on October 24. Omnicon advises companies as a service provider on safety-related issues and supports them in ensuring the conformity of machines with the EU regulations on machine safety.
read more...Servo geared motors. Geze, a specialist in products, system solutions and services for doors and windows, was looking for a reliable partner for its test bench technology. Automation components from SEW-Eurodrive contribute to the success of the endurance tests.
read more...Hot runner and control technology
The Austrian company Meusburger will fully integrate the hot runner and control technology specialist PSG, acquired in 2016, into the company in the course of 2020 and will operate jointly under the Meusburger corporate brand in future.
read more...The major cloud providers have now also recognized that a large proportion of IT will not be located in data centers in the future. However, the promise of end-to-end edge-to-cloud environments will only be fulfilled if a convergence of industrial and information technology is established at the edge.
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