Maintenance on the ski lift
A defective gearbox on a tow lift that was difficult to access was replaced within six days.
read more...read more...Half of German companies use robots
Almost half of German companies are already using robots. This was the result of a representative survey of 1600 European decision-makers conducted by the retailer Reichelt Elektronik. Reducing the workload of employees is an important motive.
read more...SMC: "Preferred Supplier" from Bosch
The technology and service company Bosch has recognized SMC for the performance of its automation technology in factory and process automation and awarded it the status of "Preferred Supplier" in the material group "Standardized Pneumatic Devices".
read more...7 steps to successful service management
Tool repair shops for mechanical and plant engineering are confronted with globalization, resource scarcity, climate change and digitalization. To stay ahead of the competition, machine and plant manufacturers must be able to rely on their service partners. A digital service solution significantly increases the efficiency of the repair process.
read more...Optimization of spare parts management in maintenance
VDI guideline 2892 explains the interrelationships of spare parts management in maintenance. Spare parts serve to maintain the function and value of machines and systems in use.
read more...Internal and external communication
Why terminology work is so important
Globalization requires global communication - both internally and externally. Without the correct translation of technical terms, the global exchange of information can quickly fail. Terminology work is therefore on everyone's lips and is also gaining practical importance in companies. But how does terminology work actually work and what hurdles need to be overcome?
read more...Manage store floor via app
As part of a practical student project with the ESB Business School's Learning Factory, Becos is developing a digital store floor management system that works autonomously. Production data, environmental influences and human needs are taken into account.
read more...Concepts for industrial maintenance
Maintenance in transition: in addition to wrenches and lubricants, there are augmented reality glasses, digital twins for machines and predictive maintenance. The impact of these innovations in practice will be demonstrated at Maintenance in Dortmund in February 2020.
read more...Corrugated cardboard instead of polystyrene
Corrugated cardboard protects spindles for motors
Panther has developed corrugated cardboard-based packaging for Caterpillar engines that provides optimum protection for the spindles, some of which are very heavy, thanks to sophisticated compartments. This means that polystyrene can be dispensed with, for example.
read more...New generation maxi packaging
With its new packaging systems for maxi bags, Automated Packaging Systems (APS) presented solutions for packaging medium-sized and large products at Fachpack.
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