Safety out of the box for the packaging industry
Schmersal has developed a Safety Fieldbox with a Profinet/Profisafe fieldbus interface, which opens up new safety-related solution options specifically for the packaging industry.
read more...read more...Operating robots with direct current
Lapp is presenting a robot cable that is explicitly suitable for use with robots with direct current.
read more...Hyundai revises three- and four-wheel electric forklifts
Hyundai has revised its U-series of electrically powered three- and four-wheel forklift trucks. The focus of the further development is on comfort, performance and reduced power consumption.
read more...Hyster: New cockpit-style driver's cab
Hyster is introducing a new cockpit-style driver's cab for its large forklift trucks. The cab, equipped with new controls, will first be used on the new Hyster H8-18XD forklifts with a load capacity of eight to 18 tons.
read more...Cable and connection technology
Lapp expands portfolio for industrial communication
Cables, connectors, switches - Lapp's portfolio for industrial communication applications and standards is constantly expanding. The company is now presenting new products.
read more...Communication in small networks
Continuous Ethernet communication. Weidmüller provides Ethernet switches especially for smaller industrial networks. They offer secure communication between Ethernet-based machines and systems as well as the connection of Ethernet devices to a higher-level network.
read more...Euchner: New modules for the MGB2 family
Euchner is launching two new modules for its Multifunctional Gate Box MGB2 Modular: The new, small version of the MCM expansion module offers space for up to six functions that can be customized. The new MSM submodule also provides additional safety inputs.
read more..."Etherline Access" switches from Lapp Kabel
Between 4 and 16 ports
The "Etherline Access" switches from Lapp are available in versions with 4 to 16 ports, also in combination with ports for fiber optics and as a variant with Power over Ethernet.
read more...Change in the network needs structure
Many familiar, traditional structures in industrial automation are currently undergoing change. Information technology and automation are no longer separate areas, but are gradually merging. Suddenly, printers, surveillance cameras and energy management systems are communicating via the same network as machines and systems. The resulting increase in workload requires a structural rethink.
read more...Smart grip with vacuum
The use of lightweight robots and cobots is an economical way to achieve automation. They are quick to learn and flexible to use. Schmalz knows what this means for the development of grippers and the like: the robot hand must be light and stable at the same time and must not endanger humans
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