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Safe communication with IO-Link Safety
IO-Link Safety has added a safe communication layer to IO-Link. This means that automated machines and systems can now also be supplemented with functionally safe components and communication via IO-Link.
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16:40
Wheel drive for industrial trucks
With the NG 1000 WO hub gearbox, Dunkermotoren, a brand of Ametek, presents a gearbox for driverless transport systems such as AGVs and AMRs. The abbreviation WO stands for "with Offset" and describes the characteristic offset of the gearbox in relation to the attached motor.
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12:46
Further training for specialists to become security experts
With the "CESA - Certified Expert for Security in Automation" qualification, automation expert Pilz offers a two-day expert course designed to provide participants with compact security knowledge in line with the latest standards.
09:50
Digital twins are the key to sustainability
Altair has published the results of an independent survey that shows a high level of acceptance of digital twin applications in the automotive industry. Furthermore, the use of these technologies is expected to increase as a means of achieving sustainability goals.
08:51
Record sales and further growth
ebm-papst breaks the 2.5 billion mark
The Hohenlohe-based family business ebm-papst is focusing on growth with major investments in the future. The company closed the 2022/23 financial year, which ended on March 31, 2023, with a record turnover of 2.540 billion euros.
15:24
Balluff remains consistently on course for growth
Balluff achieves a record result for the second time in a row. Total sales in the 2022 financial year amounted to 567 million euros. The sensor and automation specialist sees further growth opportunities for products in the field of image processing.
12:45
Highlights of Automatica 2023
From June 27 to 30, the Munich trade fair grounds will be dedicated to automation and robotics for the second time in twelve months due to the rotation change. Exhibitors and the supporting program will entice visitors with interesting highlights.
11:18
IE3 energy-saving motors from SEW
The success story of energy-saving motors continues
In spring 2023, SEW-Eurodrive delivered the two millionth DRN... motor to a customer in Germany - worldwide the figure is already ten million. A good estimate for the total number of these IE3 motors is more than 50,000 GWh of energy savings.
07:35
One key, many functions
This year's product highlights from Euchner include the new CKS2 key system. The manufacturer has designed it for the secure locking and starting of systems, access restriction or secure operating mode selection.
06:30
Bott opens new branch
At the end of May, the Bott Group officially opened a newly built customer center in Gaildorf Münster. In addition to the headquarters and two additional production sites, this is the fourth branch in the Limpurger Land region.
