Is a machine still safe after it has been converted, retrofitted or extended? Machine operators must ask themselves this question if they want to use their system for a different purpose or modernize it to bring it up to the latest state of the art.
FKM Additive Manufacturing and AM Solutions are now working together to optimize SLS printing. The aim is to solve the conflicting goals of high quality and cost-effectiveness with various intelligent post-processing solutions, particularly with regard to series production.
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The shortage of labor has become one of the biggest challenges for SMEs in OECD countries. The manufacturing sector is currently experiencing record levels of unfilled vacancies. In light of this development, SMEs are accelerating automation. The IFR has developed an online platform to support them.
Handling and assembly are just as important in an industrial environment as the actual production. We have compiled this market overview to help you maintain an overview.
The heart of metalworking will beat in Stuttgart in 2024 when the industry meets at AMB from September 10 to 14. Following the end of the registration phase in October 2023, the project team will now begin planning the halls.
Sick and Endress+Hauser want to work more closely together. The two companies are aiming for a strategic partnership for Sick's process automation business field and have signed a joint letter of intent to this end.
Lapp presented the expansion of its Epic Power series at SPS 2023: four new M23 circular connector inserts and three new M23 housings. The special feature: all housings can be combined with any of the four inserts.
New calculation tool from Pilz
The browser-based Safety Distance Calculator software tool from Pilz enables users to calculate safety distances for all standard safety light grids quickly and easily. The digital calculation tool determines the necessary safety distance based on the values entered.
Jakob Antriebstechnik presents the new SKW-KP safety clutch. It is designed as a flexible and backlash-free overload clutch for direct drives and combines a metal bellows clutch attachment with a safety clutch.
Production security through data management
Production reliability through innovative data management: Octoplant software automatically backs up configurations and project statuses for a wide range of automation devices from different types and manufacturers. Constant access to the current set-up and the transparency of all changes prevent production downtimes and increase production efficiency.
