July 3, 2024 A global leader in motion plastics, igus® is expanding its broad range of PRT slewing rings with the introduction of a new wood-plastic composite (WPC) bearing. The PRT-02-30-WPC slewing ring bearing is another step forward by igus toward integrating renewable raw materials into industrial production. Made of 50% wood and 50% high-performance…
July 3, 2024 Comau showcased its advanced, turn-key battery cell formation and testing technologies at The Battery Show Europe conference, booth number 9-F50, held 18-20 June. In bringing its highly efficient and scalable battery cell formation solutions to the commercial market, the global automation company is among the first European players to locally source this key…
June 26, 2024 ARIA (Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant) has a small footprint, is fully configurable, and offers a broad array of options and preprogrammed software packages that enable the unit to be tailored to the application. Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is proud to announce its newest pre-engineered work cell product to its existing lineup with…
June 25, 2024 With Teqwave MW’s real-time intelligence, operators can modulate flows and address anomalies as they emerge In municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, real-time measurement of total solids (TS) and not just total suspended solids (TSS) has become indispensable, helping operators capture a multitude of process efficiencies that flow to the bottom line….
June 24, 2024 The diminutive VTEP – it measures just under 120 mm wide – is the latest addition to Festo’s portfolio of controlled pneumatics products Festo has introduced a unique advance in pneumatic technology: VTEP, the world’s most compact proportional valve terminal for multi-channel pressure control of small volumes. With piezo valve technology on board, it…
June 20, 2024 Flexible automation of single-crystal furnaces increases competitiveness For growing monocrystalline semiconductors, the Chinese company Jingsheng Mechanical & Electrical originally used a separate process and temperature control system. Since the changeover to PC-based control technology from Beckhoff, it not only helps to save costs, but also facilitates the implementation with its scalability. As…
June 21, 2024 Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics. Used across industrial and infrastructure applications, Siemens SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is now being…
June 19, 2024 In Sync: The Benefits of Coordinated Motion THG Automation has implemented a new feature in their cobot welding solutions that they believe “will blow their customers’ minds”; the new coordinated motion functionality from Universal Robots (UR). This innovative feature provides precise and synchronized motion between the UR cobot and one or more…
June 19, 2024 The role of reliable connection systems in industrial automation and electrical drive technology is highly important, with Phoenix Contact’s circular connectors being renowned for their robustness and adaptability. These products come in a range of sizes, designs, and capabilities, offering flexibility for various needs. They can be found in straight or angled configurations and…
June 19, 2024 ABB, Imperial College London and innovative computer vision company Unleash live will leverage AI-powered video analytics in a new project that aims to help industrial companies improve safety, productivity and efficiency. The project will explore ways AI-powered video analytics can amplify human potential and help to avoid human errors in industrial plants….
June 19, 2024 At General Fusion, radical innovation and rapid iteration come together to deliver technology that will change our energy landscape. Fusion is the ultimate clean energy solution – it is the energy source that powers the sun and stars. Fusion is the process by which two light nuclei merge to form a heavier…
June 12, 2024 Bringing together a number of its hardware automation, digitalization software and services, Siemens will present the new path towards digitalization for machine tool users and machine builders At the upcoming IMTS 2024 in Chicago, September 9–14, Siemens will present its extensive machine tool CNC portfolio and digitalization software technology, highlighted by the…
June 12, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) promises revolutionary benefits. Is the IT infrastructure ready? Data centre operators are breaking new technological ground with their technology partners. Rittal now presents a new cooling solution that delivers over 1 megawatt of cooling output and paves the way for AI. This is because the demand for computing power…
June 12, 2024 The EL4374 EtherCAT Terminal offers a powerful and parameterizable combined input/output for 10 V/20 mA signals With the EL4374 EtherCAT Terminal, Beckhoff introduces a powerful analog I/O module to increase system flexibility and simplify parts management. The EL4374 is a multipurpose, combined input/output for -10/0 to +10 V or -20/0/+4 to +20…
June 12, 2024 Rittal Blue e+ fan-and-filter units help you to achieve your climate goals while at the same time reducing your energy costs. The 40% greater air throughput of the new fan-and-filter unit with pleated filter – compared to a chopped-fibre filter – is unrivalled by any other unit on the market. You benefit from an enclosure cooling solution which…
June 12, 2024 The Ewon® remote solutions from HMS Networks have always prioritized security. Recently, the Ewon Cosy+, a solution for remote access, was assessed against IEC 62443-4-2 criteria by NVISO, a globally recognized cybersecurity expert, for cybersecurity. As the industry evolves, so do the standards of excellence, with IEC 62443 emerging as the benchmark…