July 2020 edition:

• PRODUCTION
  Special steel

• AUTOMATION
  New safety standard IEC 62368

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Field Service Management

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Secure Smart Factory
  

June 2020 edition:

• PRODUCTION
  Riveting technology revolutionized

• AUTOMATION
  Cameras for quality assurance

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  PPE for hazardous areas

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Software for the smart factory
  

Issue May 2020:

• PRODUCTION
  Milling stand system in maintenance

• AUTOMATION
  Cobots in the production line

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Grinding - with safety

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Optimization of production processes
  

Issue April 2020:

• PRODUCTION
  Metal forming

• AUTOMATION
  Cobots in the production line

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Maintenance on demand

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Simulation in the industry
  

Issue March 2020:

• PRODUCTION
  Ultra-short pulse laser for SMEs

• AUTOMATION
  Efficient compressed air generation

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Typical workwear

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  AI-optimized maintenance
  

Issue February 2020:

• PRODUCTION
  Automated mold making

• AUTOMATION
  Leak testing in the field

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  ERP for automotive suppliers

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Adapting a dev ops culture
  

Issue January 2020:

• PRODUCTION
  Micro waterjet cutting

• AUTOMATION
  IO-Link in the milling center

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Handling of chips and cutting oil

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Cloud computing
  

December 2019 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Transmission construction for electric vehicles

• AUTOMATION
  Vacuum grippers for cobots

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Optimized order backlog

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Generative manufacturing
  

Issue November 2019:

• PRODUCTION
  Automated machine tool

• AUTOMATION
  Intelligent couplings

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  service management

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Successful with terminology
  

Issue October 2019:

• PRODUCTION
  Orbital welding

• AUTOMATION
  Shortened time-to-market

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Software-defined manufacturing
  

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Climate test chambers

• Special issue
  Tool and mold making

Issue September 2019:

• PRODUCTION
  Workpiece clamping

• AUTOMATION
  The right motor

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Process data analysis
  

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Robotic process automation

August 2019 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Standard interface for machine tools

• AUTOMATION
  Pneumatic systems

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  AI in ERP systems
  

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Maintenance of spindles

July 2019 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Evolution of welding technology

• AUTOMATION
  The triumph of cobots

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  IT security management
  

• OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
  Protecting employees

June 2019 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Track and trace in production

• AUTOMATION
  Edge analytics

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Standardized IT concepts
  

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Relocating production lines

Issue May 2019:

• PRODUCTION
  Automated HSC hard machining

• AUTOMATION
  Embedded vision

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Leasing of machines

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Edge Computing
  

April 2019 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Eroding PCD tools

• AUTOMATION
  Special for the Control trade fair

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Digital personnel file

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Data Warehouse
  

Special issue: Robotics in production

Issue March 2019:

• PRODUCTION
  Multi Material Welding

• AUTOMATION
  Frequency inverter or soft starter

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Digitalized order processing

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Artificial intelligence
  

Issue February 2019:

• PRODUCTION
  Efficient material build-up of powder bed processes

• AUTOMATION
  The world of embedded technologies

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Demagnetization: Demagnetization in continuous operation

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Digitalization versus automation
  

January 2019 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Special Intec and Z

• AUTOMATION
  Automation in the company

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Lighting management pays off

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  The AI trends of 2019
  

December 2018 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Mechanical engineering in Taiwan

• AUTOMATION
  Optical 3D scanner

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Interview on e-procurement

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  IT emergency planning
  

Issue November 2018:

• PRODUCTION
  Press shop optimization and servo presses: The networked press shop

• AUTOMATION
  Special SPS IPC Drives

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Maintenance and servicing: augmented reality in maintenance

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  IoT platforms: The engine for IIoT projects
  

Special supplement: Robotics in industrial production

Issue October 2018:

• PRODUCTION
  Digital business models at Euroblech

• AUTOMATION
  Mobile robots in intralogistics

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Paradigm shift in asset tracking

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Multi-cloud management according to GDPR
  

Issue September 2018:

• PRODUCTION
  Chip recycling

• AUTOMATION
  Embedded systems: Raspberry Pi & Co.

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Maintenance planning

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  blockchain
  

August 2018 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Automated machine tools

• AUTOMATION
  Predictive maintenance for industrial robots

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Parts cleaning machines: Aqueous cleaning

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  3D CAD/CAM software
  

July 2018 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Knowledge management in production

• AUTOMATION
  Seeing and thinking with embedded vision

• OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
  Contract management yes, but the right way

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Combining security and new opportunities
  

June 2018 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Robot grinding systems

• AUTOMATION
  Industry meets intelligence

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Personal protective equipment

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Deep Learning
  

Issue May 2018:

• PRODUCTION
  Automated laser cutting

• AUTOMATION
  Manufacturing analytics

• OPERATING TECHNOLOGY
  Predictive maintenance

• INDUSTRIAL IoT
  Open source software
  

Supplier to the mechanical engineering industry

Special supplement: Robotics in industrial production

ExtraSCOPE pumps, compressors, fittings

April 2018 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Connected Enterprise

• AUTOMATION
  Machine learning + cybersecurity

• DESIGN PRACTICE
  Two-component parts

• BUSINESS PARTNER AUSTRIA
  

March 2018 issue:

• OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT
  Autonomous system cleaning

• MANUFACTURING
  Additive manufacturing in metal

• AUTOMATION
  Predictive maintenance

• Wire, tube and cable technologies
  

Issue February 2018:

• SAFETY ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
  

• MANUFACTURING
  Wire EDM machines

• AUTOMATION
  Control network safety

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Video-based smoke detection

December 2017 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Error-free gearbox assembly

• AUTOMATION
  Energy monitoring

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Blockchain in the production process

Issue November 2017:

• PRODUCTION
  IIoT platform instead of MES

• AUTOMATION
  Integration of robot control

• ENGINEERING
  Digital twin

• CABLES, GUIDES AND CONNECTORS

Issue October 2017:

• FABRICATION
  Resistance element welding

• AUTOMATION
  Smart Factory

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Safety laser scanner

• ASSEMBLY + HANDLING TECHNOLOGY

ExtraSCOPE 04/2017 - Automotive Suppliers:

Issue September 2017:

• PRODUCTION
  Trochoidal milling strategies

• AUTOMATION
  Piezo actuators for 3D printing

• ENGINEERING
  Welding power sources

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  linear bearings

Issue August 2017:

• PRODUCTION
  Multi-spindle machining centers

• CUTTING AND WELDING

• ENGINEERING
  Design software

• AUTOMATION
  Brakes for robot axes

ExtraSCOPE 03 2017:

• Precision tools

July 2017 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Sharpening machines

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Tool management systems

• ENGINEERING
  Disk and fiber lasers

• AUTOMATION
  Industrial analytics

ExtraSCOPE 02 2017:

• Suppliers to the mechanical engineering industry

June 2017 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Waterjet cutting heads

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Storage and logistics systems

• ENGINEERING
  Remote service platform

• SPECIAL
  3D PRINTING + ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

Issue May 2017:

• PRODUCTION
  Fineblanked parts

• AUTOMATION
  Communicative measuring devices

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Building Information Modeling

• SPECIAL
  SENSOR TECHNOLOGY FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Special supplement: Robotics in industrial production

ExtraSCOPE 01 2017:

• Pumps, compressors, fittings

April 2017 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Cloud services

• AUTOMATION
  Electric drives

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Smart plastics

• ENGINEERING
  Virtual Machining process solutions

Issue March 2017:

• PRODUCTION
  Cover story Digital factory

• AUTOMATION
  Cable guides

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Smart containers

• ENGINEERING
  Electrical constructions

Issue February 2017:

• PRODUCTION
  3D measuring systems

• AUTOMATION
  I4.0-capable sensor solution

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  High-bay warehouse

• ENGINEERING
  Coupling technology

December 2016 issue:

• PRODUCTION
  Mobile robots

• AUTOMATION
  Shaft couplings

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  energy management

• ENGINEERING
  Planetary roller screws

Special supplement: Robotics in industrial production

Consistently focused on production:

Motek is the next robot highlight in 2016

Robot-based machining:

Eight axes for five-axis machining

Kuka's Titan heavy-duty robot:

The powerhouse flexes its muscles

Issue September 2016:

• PRODUCTION
  Universal machining centers

• AUTOMATION
  Multi-plate clutches

• Precision tools
  Rough machining

• ENGINEERING
  CAD/CAM software

ExtraSCOPE:
Suppliers to the automotive and vehicle industry

Issue August 2016:

• PRODUCTION
  Welding robots

• AUTOMATION
  Predictive maintenance

• OPERATION & PROCUREMENT
  Energy efficiency consulting

• ENGINEERING
  Standard parts

Issue July 2016:

• PRODUCTION
  Digital Manufacturing: Digitalization in practice

• OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT
  ESD workstation systems

• AUTOMATION
  Ultrasonic sensors

• ENGINEERING
  standard parts

Issue May 2016:

• OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT
  Intelligent ants

• PRODUCTION
  Automated sheet metal storage

• AUTOMATION
  Robot cells

• ENGINEERING
  Small parts cleaning

Special supplement: Robotics in industrial production

Pretty good friends:

Human-robot collaboration accelerates robot growth

Uschi takes over parts transportation:

Collaborating robots in manual assembly

Robots at the HMI:

"Extensive portfolio of capabilities"

Issue February 2016:

PRODUCTION:

Sawing machines: Simply fast is not enough

AUTOMATION:

Connectors: Data in the fast lane

OPERATIONS AND PROCUREMENT:

Food logistics: Les Halles du Luxembourg

January 2016 issue:

PRODUCTION:

Hybrid machines

AUTOMATION:

Dew point measurement

OPERATION AND PROCUREMENT:

Laser protection

December 2015 issue:

AUTOMATION:

Brewing industry: Hops and high-tech

PRODUCTION:

Workpiece clamping technology: Well served

OPERATION AND PROCUREMENT:

Flange bearings: Bearings for Steinbeißer

Issue October 2015:

PRODUCTION:

Saws and hydraulic cylinders

AUTOMATION:

Safety clutches

OPERATION AND PROCUREMENT:

Work chairs

Special supplement: Robotics in industrial production

Robots conquer Motek:

The networked process chain is more than just hype

Micro-robot drives:

The minimal potential of robots

The new colleague:

A robot

Issue September 2015:

ENGINEERING:

Failure analysis

PRODUCTION:

CNC machine tools

OPERATION AND PROCUREMENT:

Product safety

IssueJuly/August 2015:

PRODUCTION:

Precision tools

ENGINEERING:

Spindle bearings: plastic instead of brass

OPERATION AND PROCUREMENT:

Tire pressure sensor assembly

June 2015 issue:

PRODUCTION:

Picosecond and femtosecond lasers

ENGINEERING:

Smooth-running rollers

AUTOMATION:

Synchronous motors according to IE4

Issue May 2015:

ENGINEERING:

Technical cleanliness: Automatically clean

AUTOMATION

Pressure transmitters: Half full or half empty?

PRODUCTION:

Grinding technology: No alternative for precision parts?

April 2015 issue:

AUTOMATION:

Optical 3D measurement technology

ENGINEERING

Product data management

PRODUCTION:

Shrinking technology

Special supplement: Robotics in industrial production

Robot light inspection:

Robots in the right light

Measuring robots:

Six-axis robot in outdoor use

Component handling:

Help from vision system

March 2015 issue:

SCOPE relaunch:

Color for functionality

Special on the HMI:

PRODUCTION:

ERP system: Good air thanks to ERP

February 2015 issue:

Cover story: Digital factory:

3D CAD solution in production at world championship ski manufacturer Stöckli

Electrical engineering/electronics:

Plastics for the extreme

Special

Cebit trade fair special

December 2014 issue:

Cover story: Suppliers:

Micro drive technology

Drive technology:

Permanent magnet motors

Fluid technology

Industrial valves

Issue November 2014:

Cover story: Drive technology:

Microdrive technology

Electrical engineering/electronics:

Wiring center

One more question

Georg Stawowy, Chief Technical Officer at Lapp

Issue October 2014:

Cover story: Laser cutting:

Directed light as a tool

Surface technology:

Natural dust removal

One more question

Anton S. Huber, Head of "Digital Factory" at Siemens

Issue September 2014:

Cover story: Machine tools/CNC technology:

Gear hobbing processes and gear machining

Fluid technology

Industrial gas springs

One more question

Ulrich Kromer von Baerle, Managing Director of Messe Stuttgart

Issue August 2014:

Cover story: Automation/control technology:

CE marking and the new EU directive

Fluid technology

Pneumatic valves in car washes:

One more question

Katharina C. Hamma, Managing Director of Messe Köln

July 2014 issue:

Cover story: Production technology/machine tools:

Usability in product design

Drive technology

Synchronous generator from WEG

Supplier

Carbide wear parts

June 2014 issue:

Cover story: Industrial parts cleaning:

Welcome to the laundromat

Fluid technology

High-pressure pumps

Occupational health and safety

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Issue May 2014:

Cover story: Assembly and handling technology/robotics

Lightweight and service robotics

Automation/control technology

Tensioning strap magnetic encoder

One more question

Friedhelm Kraft, Managing Director of LK Mechanik

Issue April 2014:

Cover story: Measuring + Testing

In-process measurement technology

Process technology/measurement technology

Level probes

Machine elements

Technical springs

Issue March 2014:

Cover story: Automation

Industry 4.0 - Everything smart, or what?

Production technology/machine tools

IQ technology

Industrial construction/building technology

High-speed doors

February 2014 issue:

Red thread in motorcycle construction

KTM uses production development system from PTC

MES technology made to measure

The Hydra MES solution from MPDV in use at Wika

One more question

Mewa board member Jürgen Gerdum

Issue January 2014:

Material flow/logistics

Material flow systems: FiFo over six floors

Production technology/machine tools

Horizontal machining centers: Productive machining

Fluid technology

Compressed air management systems: Everything at a glance

December 2013 issue:

Machine tools

Micro-milling: Economical to the crown

Fluid technology

Electronic pressure switch: For tough cases

Building technology

Hall heating systems: Currents flow together

Issue November 2013:

Measuring and testing technology

Refrigeration energy recording: maximum flexibility

Electrical engineering

Wind power cables: One for all

Euromold Special

3D printing: The shift workers

Issue October 2013:

Assembly technology

Between mechatronics and miniaturization

Cover story: Special for Motek

Intelligent automation beats manual assembly

Fluid technology:

Compact pump unit: Energy efficiency for production

Issue September 2013:

Exchange of words:

Company spokesman Dietmar Hermle

Cover story: Machine tools and CNC technology:

CAD and CNC in bicycle construction: Lots of coal

Fluid technology:

Compact pump unit: Energy efficiency for production

August 2013 issue:

Exchange of words:

Dr. Karl Tragl, Bosch Rexroth

Cover story: Renewable energies:

Energy efficiency: Enormous savings potential

Service provider forum:

Professional clothing leasing: Attractive service

July 2013 issue:

Exchange of words:

Thorsten Meier, Boge Compressors

Cover story: Suppliers:

Small stainless steel parts: Precision in demand

Drive technology:

Linear drive unit: Put in the right light

June 2013 issue:

Exchange of words:

Peter Zimmermann, Mink Bürsten

Cover story: Design/development:

3D design: It has to boil

Fluid technology:

Compressed air system: "Airmail" saves costs

Issue May 2013:

Industrial construction/building technology:

High-speed doors: Flying changeover

Cover story: Assembly and handling technology:

Vacuum technology: The void under control

Drive technology:

Multi-plate clutch: For all cases

April 2013 issue:

Cover story:

Measuring and testing: One for all

Process technology/measurement technology:

Samplers: Automatic and error-free

Service provider forum:

Full-service leasing: Envious glances

March 2013 issue:

Cover story:

Bionics: Replicating nature

Automation/control technology:

Encoders: Saving on the upswing

One more question:

Dr. Jürgen Kletti on the MES 4.0 concept

February 2013 issue:

Cover story:

ERP in the steel trade: The organizational pipeline

Design + Development:

CAM software: Fast ramp-up

Suppliers:

Tool steels: "You eat with your eyes"

January 2013 issue:

Cover story:

Shuttle systems: The lane runners

Drive technology:

Microdrives: Power dwarfs for greater visibility

Machine elements:

Drive elements: "Today the entire unit"

Issue December 2012:

Suppliers:

Aluminum molded parts: Silver flow

Fluid technology:

Screw compressors: Sparkling pleasure

Special Renewable Energies:

Remote monitoring: The wind, the wind...

Issue November 2012:

Drive technology

Braking resistors: If you don't brake, you lose

Special for Euromold:

Laser sintering systems: A real competitive advantage

Automation/control technology:

Controlling machines via tablet

Issue October 2012:

Assembly and handling technology

Special tools: The fast movers

Production technology + machine tools:

Portal cutting system: Clean with water

Plastics technology:

Size reduction mills: Sluice closed, flap open

Issue September 2012:

Production technology/sheet metal processing

Dry machining: The charm of the dry cut

Machine tools/CNC technology:

Vertical machining center: News from the shed

Issue August 2012:

Assembly and handling technology

Modular system: Trend towards the cell

Production technology + machine tools:

Portal milling machine: Medium-sized youngster

Special: Renewable energies:

Filter systems: Strong in the wind

Issue July 2012:

Special MES:

Massive energy savings

Production technology + machine tools:

Indexable inserts: Angled to the tooth

Suppliers:

MuCell injection molded parts: Light emptiness

Issue June 2012:

Special:

Renewable energies

Fluid technology:

Pressure transmitters: It's all about the combination

Joining technology:

MAG narrow gap welding: Dip with saving effect

Issue May 2012:

Assembly and handling technology:

Industrial robots

Drive technology:

Miniature metal bellows couplings

Electrical engineering/electronics:

Lightning measurement system Quickly evaluate lightning

Issue April 2012:

Digital Factory:

Cloudy organization

Control Special Measuring and Testing:

"Quality is booming"

Automation/control technology:

More efficiency in control cabinet construction

March 2012 edition:

Machine elements:

Linear technology

Special:

Mechanical engineering in Central Germany

Industrial construction/building technology:

High-speed doors

Issue February 2012:

Digital Factory:

Service Management

Production technology + machine tools

Five-axis machining

Tools + operating resources:

Bearing lubrication

January 2012 issue:

Drive technology:

Geared motors

Production technology

Solid drilling

Special:

Renewable energies

Issue December 2011:

Production technology + machine tools

Machining of plastics

Fluid technology

Oil-free piston compressor

Machine elements

Parts delivery

Issue November 2011:

Production technology

The customer sets the pace

Drive technology

Encoder - The ideal stand

SCOPE Special

Automation at the SPS/IPC/Drives

Issue October 2011:

Assembly and handling technology

Organization system

Production technology + machine tools

Lubricants

Joining technology

Arc welding processes

Issue September 2011:

CNC technology

Tower program without spaghetti code

Sheet metal processing

Bending center: Without open flank

SCOPE-Extra: Market overview

Stationary, oil-free compressors

Issue August 2011:

Cover story:

Hydraulic components - Saving without pressure

SCOPE Special:

Renewable energies

Automation/control technology:

Gap sensors - on the track of gaps and edges

July 2011 issue:

Cover story:

Servomotors - tooth for tooth

SCOPE-Extra: Market overview:

Linear direct drives at a glance

Suppliers:

Plastic profiles - complex cross sections

June 2011 issue:

Cover story:

CAD/CAM simulation - Full speed ahead to the tool

Machine elements:

Linear actuator - Lubrication-free and ready to install

Production technology + machine tools:

Automatic band saws - For hard chunks

Issue May 2011:

SPECIAL:

50 years of SCOPE

Electrical engineering/electronics:

Energy supply chain - Good management

TechnoSCOPE:

Servo controller - For everyone the correct solution

Special edition 50 years of SCOPE:

SCOPE celebrates its 50th birthday!

You can read about the vision behind the founding of the industry magazine, how SCOPE established itself as a companion for companies and which ideas for the future are driving us forward, and much more in our "Jubilee Special".

April 2011 issue:

Cover story:

Cranes - Above the heads

Machine elements:

Rolling bearings - Of pedelecs and sea serpents

Measuring and testing:

Marking systems - Mixed system solutions

March 2011 issue:

Cover story:

Couplings - Meeting new requirements

Digital factory

RFID technology: Learning to read

Fluid technology:

Measuring system: Hydraulic maintenance made easy

SPECIAL
Automation at the Hannover Messe:

Automation technology in all its facets is a focal point at this year's Hannover Messe. SCOPE presents selected companies, products and processes.

January 2011 issue:

Cover story:

Goodbye mesh box?

Fluid technology

Roots pumps: Cooling with gas

Surface technology

Residual dirt monitoring: Monitoring instead of analyzing

December 2010 issue:

Cover story:

High-tech from overseas

Production technology + machine tools

CNC control

Drive technology

Elastomer couplings

Issue November 2010:

Cover story: PLM

Tradition meets simulation

Production technology + machine tools

U-axis system

Special for SPS/IPC/Drives

Hollow shaft drives