The peak season is in full swing. Retailers and customers are in a pre-Christmas mood, which usually results in stress and impatience. Exotec's Skypod system provides a remedy during this turbulent time.
The expected winter recession will be milder than previously expected. This is according to the ifo Institute's new forecast. According to this, economic output will only shrink by 0.1 percent in 2023. In the fall, researchers were still expecting minus 0.3 percent.
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The Voith Group developed satisfactorily in the 2021/22 fiscal year (ending September 30) in a challenging environment and is in robust shape both operationally and financially.
Wink Stanzwerkzeuge from Neuenhaus has automated its punching sheet production. The company has teamed up with proven project partners for the linear technology and automation.
Loading and unloading machine tools
The shortage of skilled workers is not a future scenario, but has long been a reality. Many manufacturers therefore want to automate their operations - for example for the unmanned loading and unloading of machine tools.
The mechanical and plant engineering industry has remained on course with a major effort in the unexpectedly difficult year 2022 and is looking ahead to the coming year with some confidence. Although the association expects production to fall by 2% in 2023, this is far from a crisis, says VDMA President Karl Haeusgen.
Temperature and humidity data logger
The new 42280A series temperature and humidity data logger from Extech offers a number of improvements over its successful predecessor.
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Barlog Plastics has joined the Science Based Targets initiative. The SBTi has confirmed the company's goal of reducing Scope 1 + 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to the base year 2018. Part of the declared goal is also to analyze and reduce Scope 3 emissions in order to make a major contribution to climate protection.
Cyber attacks are now part of everyday life. The size and sector of the company hardly matter any more. However, how the attacks take place and whether they are successful depends on the company's own cyber security measures.
The new generation of compact Varioface interface modules is the link between the remote I/O systems and the field level. An innovative design ensures fast and error-free wiring and saves space in the control cabinet.
