May 7, 2024 Proximity sensors play an important role in pneumatic drive applications. These devices work by detecting the piston magnet’s magnetic field, providing valuable binary feedback on the piston’s position. At Festo, they have taken the benefits of proximity sensors further with the SDBT-MSX — the first switch with automatic switching point detection, making…
May 7, 2024 Omron introduces VT-X850, an inspection system with advanced features such as true 3D imaging, enhanced sample handling, and automated algorithms, ensuring the highest quality solder joints for critical EV assemblies. Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces the launch of the VT-X850, a cutting-edge 3D CT X-Ray inspection system…
May 7, 2024 Omron and NEURA Robotics to unveil new line of cognitive robots and advanced AI-driven automation technologies at Automate Omron, a leading solution provider in industrial automation, and NEURA Robotics GmbH, an innovation leader in cognitive robotics, recently announced their strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency through advanced AI-driven cognitive automation technologies….
May 7, 2024 Manufacturers can further streamline operation processes and reduce deployment time with the release of an enhanced firmware and Add-on Profile (AOP) update in the Allen‑Bradley® ArmorBlock 5000® IO-Link master blocks. The newly added features, coupled with the On-Machine™ capability, provide a significant boost in functionality and performance for applications within demanding industrial environments. Highlights…
May 6, 2024 Keeping an eye on the entire process Sustainability considerations are currently “trendy”. Machining and the equipment used for it are no exception. Individual elements – such as tool holding – are often considered. However, if you really want to act sustainably, you should not focus too much on such details, otherwise you…
May 6, 2024 MX-System for a window profile processing machine “The MX-System is changing the face of design and installation in the world of machine building,” explains Ludger Martinschledde, Managing Director of Schirmer Maschinen GmbH. In its initial use in a system for processing profiles, the pluggable system solution for control cabinet-free automation from Beckhoff ticked all…
May 2, 2024 Festo introduces its newest generation of electrical Cartesian-handling-system mechanical axes. The ELGD-TB tooth belt actuators, and ELGD-BS ball screw actuators, are based on an innovative Festo design. Festo inlaid the bearings into the aluminum extrusion and extended bearings to the full width of the axis. This design enhancement enables high loads in…
May 2, 2024 The energy industry in particular benefits from the XTVMEA 6 measuring transducer terminal blocks The key feature of the new XTVMEA 6 measuring transducer terminal blocks from Phoenix Contact is the automatically leading current transformer short circuit. This “make before break” function enables safe current transformer operation for all maintenance and testing tasks. The new…
May 2, 2024 Margo is the new open standard initiative for interoperability at the edge of industrial automation. Today, industrial companies face unprecedented challenges. Manpower Group recently reported that 75% of companies in the industrial sector are currently experiencing a talent shortage. Supply chain problems, an increasingly competitive market landscape, rapidly changing customer demand, and the need to increase…
May 2, 2024 The BionicBee is small, ultra-light and can fly autonomously in a swarm thanks to an indoor localisation system with ultra-wideband technology. 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…
May 2, 2024 From algae cultivation, hydrogen storage and transportation to educational concepts Festo presented a unique concept for the simple storage and safe transportation of hydrogen using bacteria with its “BionicHydrogenBattery” exhibit at the Hannover Messe. The company demonstrated how industrial bioprocesses can be operated efficiently in the long-term using a wide range of…
May 2 2024 Omron’s E3X-ZV and E3X-MZ Smart Fiber Amplifiers offer seamless integration reliable detection, cost reduction, and enhanced operational efficiency for optimized industrial sensing capabilities Omron Automation Americas, a global leader in industrial automation solutions, announces its’ latest innovation in industrial sensing technology – the Smart Fiber Amplifier. This product is designed to improve…
May 2, 2024 Included in Fiix Asset Risk Predictor, Fiix Prescriptive Maintenance transforms asset health predictions into actionable work orders Rockwell Automation, Inc., one of the world’s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is excited to add cutting-edge, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) prescriptive work orders to Fiix Asset Risk Predictor software, creating the first…
May 2, 2024 Endress+Hauser, a global leader in measurement instrumentation, services and solutions for industrial process engineering, is proud to announce its partnership with the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance. This strategic alliance underscores the company’s commitment to simplifying our customers’ digitalization needs and investing in the future of automation. What is the role of…
April 29, 2024 At the Hannover Messe on April 23, 2024, founding members ABB (including B&R), Capgemini, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric (including AVEVA) and Siemens announced collaboration on a new initiative to deliver interoperability for Industrial IoT ecosystems. Hosted by the Linux Foundation and open to further interested parties, the Margo initiative draws its…
April 29, 2024 Proemial, supported by well-known tech leaders such as the Amazon CTO, is now launching the groundbreaking knowledge platform, ‘proem’. proem answers user questions backed by scientific research papers and leverages AI to summarize the findings, helping non-experts easily understand and share even complex knowledge Siri’s first Head of Product and Design, Mads…