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Festo Sees Good Growth Prospects

April 24, 2024 Automation as Enabler for Energy Transition and Climate Protection After years of strong growth, 2023 was a year of consolidation. Turnover was just below the previous year’s level (- 4.3% to around 3.65 billion euros). Festo continued to invest heavily in research and development and the expansion of regional market supply. The…

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HELUKABEL Adds to AS-Interface Product Portfolio

April 24, 2024 Round cable design suitable for drag chain applications HELUKABEL, a global connection technology specialist, announced they have enhanced their AS-Interface (ASi) bus cable offering by adding a round cable design suitable for use in drag chain applications. Traditionally, ASi bus cables are flat and deliver both power and transmit signals in applications…

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BionicBee: Autonomous Flying in a Swarm

April 24, 2024 BionicBee – ultralight flying object with precise control For more than 15 years, the Bionic Learning Network has been focusing on the fascination of flying. In addition to the technical decoding of bird flight, the team has researched and technologically implemented numerous other flying objects and their natural principles. With the BionicBee,…

Lifelong Learning Secures Top Position in Competition
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Lifelong Learning Secures Top Position in Competition

April 24, 2024 Setting trends with training courses from Festo Didactic on battery recycling, AI and biologization Electromobility, artificial intelligence and sustainability – the economy is in the midst of industrial transformation. In addition to the right automation solutions, qualified specialists are the key to success. With digital learning opportunities as well as seminars and…

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Beckhoff Launches an AutoML Tool at Hannover Messe 2024

April 23, 2024 Dr. Fabian Bause from Beckhoff discusses their new AutoML tool for vision tasks in the industrial sector. They explore the evolution of company offerings, integration with Beckhoff tools, target audience analysis, AutoML capabilities, model accuracy, and customer feedback. Quick Takeaways AutoML simplifies AI model creation for domain experts without deep ML knowledge….

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Efficient Battery Production Needs PC-Based Control Technology

April 23, 2024 The fast-growing e-mobility market is placing high demands on battery cell production in terms of speed and efficiency. This is why high-performance PC-based automation solutions are needed to control sophisticated processes, from electrode production to module and pack assembly, on a central platform “A minimal equipment footprint and fast processes are crucial…

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Siemens Xcelerator: Scaling Roll-Out of Generative AI with Siemens Industrial Copilot

April 23, 2024 At Hannover Messe 2024, Siemens presents the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) product for engineering in an industrial environment. The Siemens Industrial Copilot, the generative AI-powered assistant, is now seamlessly connected to the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal. This will enable engineering teams to find the right help topic and to generate…

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The New Industrial Security Consulting Service from Pilz

April 23, 2024 How do you protect machinery against cyber attacks, misuse by operators, or manipulation? In the future, Industrial Security will be an important component of the EC Declaration of Conformity. The new Industrial Security Consulting Service from Pilz is your solution. Their experts analyse your risk with regard to security vulnerabilities on the…

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The Festo Group

April 23, 2024 Responsible family-owned company and global player in automation technology and technical education Festo is an independent family-owned company in the field of pneumatic and electrical automation technology. Headquartered in Esslingen a.N., Germany, the company has been a driving force in automation for over 60 years and has developed into the world’s leading…

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Engineering Students Explore Advanced Manufacturing Solutions at Omron Proof of Concept Centre

April 23, 2024 University of Michigan-Dearborn engineering students explore advanced manufacturing solutions at Omron’s Poof of Concept Centre, showcasing the strong partnership between the University and Omron. A group of engineering students from the University of Michigan–Dearborn recently had the unique opportunity to visit Omron’s Detroit Proof of Concept Center (PoCC). Hosted by the assistant…

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Electromate Recertified as a ‘Great Place To Work’ for 2024

April 22, 2024 Electromate Inc. is proud to be Recertified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 8th year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Electromate. This year, 86% of employees said Electromate is a great place To Work – 26 points…

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Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project

April 22, 2024 Comau’s Digital Technologies to Improve Battery Cell Production Reaching up to Zero Defects for The Battwin Project Comau has joined yet another important pan-European energy transformation initiative, in the field of e-Mobility, this time in support of the BATTwin project, in the field of e-Mobility. Under the scope of its participation, Comau…

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Akribis Announces Compact Rod Motors For Effective Linear Thrust Generation

April 22, 2024 Akribis Systems is pleased to announce a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for space-constrained applications requiring high motor forces and smooth linear motion Akribis Systems is pleased to announce a new addition to its varied motion control product line: RDM-A Series rod motors for…

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Industrial AI and Sustainability at Scale: Siemens Redefines Industrial Innovation at Hannover Messe

April 19, 2024 The industrial sector is in need of digital transformation toward greater sustainability and resilience. Value creation and actions for the planet must be brought into balance. Companies need to do more with fewer resources. At Hannover Messe, Siemens will show how proven, cutting-edge technology and strong partnerships enable industries to become both…