Torque measurement and drive in one

Promess will be presenting its UDM5 universal torque modules at Automatica. The systems are used wherever the customer places high demands on the accuracy of torque measurement under high mechanical loads.
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Promess will be presenting its UDM5 universal torque modules at Automatica. The systems are used wherever the customer places high demands on the accuracy of torque measurement under high mechanical loads.

After a phase of realignment following the merger with the Austrian company M&R Automation, Pia is presenting itself at Automatica for the first time in its new design as an independent group of companies under the umbrella of the Chinese majority shareholder Joyson.
Industrial connectivity and automation

Weidmüller has acquired the majority of shares in GTI-control mbH and GTI-process AG. These will continue to operate under the name Weidmüller GTI Software GmbH.

Service robots are on the rise. Research institutes, universities and companies are working together on projects to minimize development costs. The market for industrial service robotics is growing: according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global sales of industrial service robots grew by 25 percent in 2016.

Weigang is presenting the next expansion stage of its network-compatible planning board system for order tracking. The dual solution displays all events digitally and physically at the same time.

Yaskawa will also be presenting its Industry 4.0 concept for i³-Mechatronics at Automatica: The integrative approach includes current and newly developed Motoman robots as well as products and solutions from drive and control technology.

Rethink Robotics is presenting Cobot Sawyer at Automatica with an expanded portfolio of gripper solutions. The patented Clicksmart technology enables the gripper tool to be changed in seconds and integrates the end effectors of numerous manufacturers.

Igus offers its low-cost automation products with the aim of automating simple tasks quickly, easily and cost-effectively. The company has now developed a new Delta robot, which will be presented at Automatica.

At Automatica, Universal Robots will be demonstrating how simple automation can be used to make the factory of the future a reality, even for small companies.

With Robolink DCi, Igus promises a quick start to industrial automation. Equipped with the control software from Commonplace Robotics, the user can immediately put the robot into operation for parts weighing up to one kilogram. Tutorials and simulation tools are available on the Internet.