Integrated drive, decentralized control
With the new BG 66 dMove, a new generation of BLDC drives from Dunkermotoren with new features and up to 50 percent higher power output will be launched at this year's SPS.
read more...read more...Master gateway and software tool for component commissioning
Zimmer is presenting its Smart Communication Module, or SCM for short, and the guideZ commissioning software at the SPS. As a master gateway, the SCM is available for control cabinet mounting or direct installation on the robot flange.
read more...Security at small doors
Euchner will be presenting one of its innovations at the SPS: the CTM door locking system. With its small dimensions of 120 x 36 x 25 millimetres, it meets current market requirements, as there is less and less space available for safety technology within the machine design.
read more...Higher security functions integrated
Baumüller is adding extensive IoT functions to its components. This makes it possible to network and control everything from machines to individual automation components.
read more...Blurring the boundaries of automation
At SPS, Festo will be demonstrating how the boundaries between pneumatic and electric automation are becoming increasingly blurred. The portfolio will be presented with pneumatic, electric or hybrid solutions.
read more...Servo gearbox for the centenary
ZAE-Antriebssysteme is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. The specialist for drive technology is bringing a further developed innovation to Nuremberg for the SPS: the ZAE Servo-Drive.
read more...Mechanically synchronized linear units
Selection and design software expanded
Item has expanded its Motion Designer and Motion Soft selection and design software to include additional application areas. In addition to the previous applications with individual linear units and cantilever axes, synchronized linear units with toothed belt or chain drives can now also be configured in Motion Designer.
read more...Runs in seven steps
Zimmer is presenting its Smart Communication Module in conjunction with the GuideZ commissioning software at the SPS. They enable simple parameterization and commissioning, as well as the advantages of IO-Link components on robots.
read more...Robotics and automation slip into the red
The economy is now also having an impact on the robotics and automation industry: the VDMA expects sales to fall by 5% in 2019. The reasons can be found in the global economy, but also in saturation effects.
read more...Visible safety for small brakes
The Roba-brake-checker module from Mayr can monitor safety brakes, provides data and ensures intelligent safety. New versions will be shown at the SPS, which can now also monitor small sizes from a braking torque of two Newton meters.
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