Entry-level class with widescreen
The new price/performance class from Beckhoff, which started with seven-inch devices, has been expanded to include three built-in panels with a 10.1-inch widescreen display.
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The newly developed VMT9000 series from ADS-Tec is compact and can be used even in confined spaces. The operating devices are available in 4:3 format and, for the first time, in widescreen format.
read more...Precise measurement of long loads
Users can now measure loads of up to seven meters with the Apache portal freight volume measuring device from AKL-tec and bill them as required.
read more...Support for the visually impaired
Framos develops intelligent 3D glasses
In collaboration with the CDTM Institute at the Technical University of Munich, Framos has developed a wearable that uses 3D real-time technology to support the visually impaired in everyday life. Intelligent algorithms translate the visual signals into haptic and acoustic information, which is transmitted via a wristband equipped with vibration motors.
read more...Interchangeable battery system with lithium technology
Andreas Laubner, a specialist in the field of Auto-ID, is presenting the Powerswap Nucleus rechargeable battery system as a European distributor together with Newcastle Systems from the USA. The lithium iron phosphate battery provides a quiet, permanent 230-volt alternating current supply for eight to twelve hours.
read more...Lapp opens subsidiary in Australia
The Lapp Group has entered into a partnership in Australia with the New Zealand company ECS. The joint venture Lapp Australia now also offers the entire Lapp portfolio "Down Under".
read more...Sensor for the shelf
The new wireless sensor from Steute was developed specifically for use in intralogistics. The RF RW-NET wireless position sensor detects whether a small parts container is on the roller conveyor of a Kanban rack, for example, and sends a signal to the higher-level control system.
read more...RJ45 plug connector for CC-Link
Automation specialist Lütze is presenting three CC-Link compatible RJ45 connectors for industrial fieldbus applications in Asia.
read more...RFID for ESD
The leap into Industry 4.0 can only be achieved through data-driven and end-to-end communication in production, assembly and logistics. A decisive factor here is intelligent, RFID-based container management.
read more...Condition at a glance
In addition to the Flux and Maxx multidirectional forklift trucks, Hubtex will also be focusing on the compact SQ reach trucks for heavy loads at Logimat. The vehicles are particularly suitable for especially heavy and bulky loads.
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