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EtherCAT combines the advantages of Ethernet-based communication with the simplicity of classic fieldbus systems.

Production 4.0 is more than just a buzzword. Christian Wolf, Managing Director of Hans Turck, explains how this works in practice in an interview with Andreas Mühlbauer.

This year, IEF-Werner is focusing on solutions for high-precision and automated production processes in clean rooms at its trade fair appearance.

The health and safety regulations and statutory inspection guidelines for operating equipment in companies are strict and extensive. As a result, it is not easy to keep track of all inspection regulations and periods in day-to-day operations.

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With a fully automated and flexibly expandable conveyor system for truck loading, a manufacturer of battery systems in the electric automotive industry is meeting the increasing demand.

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Minitec will be showcasing new products and solutions for logistics and assembly processes at Motek with numerous practical examples.

Every day, a ton of garbage flows down the Rhine. To catch some of it, the Cologne-based Krake association has now inaugurated a floating garbage trap. One of the sponsors of the so-called Rhine octopus is the plastics specialist Igus.

Innovative, marketable and of great benefit: This is what characterizes the submissions for the competition. The participants compete in six categories for the INDUSTRIAL Production trophies for the top three winners.

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After a four-year break, AMB once again attracted tens of thousands of visitors to the fully booked exhibition halls in Stuttgart.

In an industrial environment, handling, transportation, assembly and the entire production logistics are just as important as the actual production. It is not always easy to maintain an overview here. We have therefore compiled a market overview of handling, assembly and production logistics.