Kategorie: Automation

IAMD Shenzhen 2018 – After Show Report

by Holger Seybold | Dez 11, 2018

After Show Report about the IAMD (Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives) at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. A video by the staff of ‘WORLD OF INDUSTRIES’.

Exhibition TIMTOS continues to grow

by Nicole Steinicke | Dez 5, 2018

Taipei International Machine Tool Show, known as Timtos, is jointly organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI). It will be grandly opened in Taipei World Trade Center, Exhibition Hall 1 and 3 and Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1 and 2. It will house 1,230 exhibitors from 26 countries to use 7,000 booths, creating a new record high in the show’s history, and making it the world’s 3rd largest machine tool trade show.

Collect and present machine data

by Nicole Steinicke | Sep 25, 2018

The mapp Report software component of B&R can be used to automatically generate PDF reports based on any machine data.

EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) Member Meeting

by Nicole Steinicke | Sep 25, 2018

Recently, the annual regional EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) Member Meetings were held in Japan and South Korea. Numerous participants from ETG member companies received information about the latest developments in EtherCAT technology, the global activities of the ETG and local EtherCAT applications.

Fujinon Anti Shock & Vibration Technology

by Nicole Steinicke | Sep 25, 2018

Fujifilm has investigated the impact of shocks and vibrations on industrial fixed focal lenses via a dedicated test procedure.

When automation needs a sensitive touch

by Dirk Schaar | Aug 17, 2018

Haptic force/torque sensors offer companies the opportunity to increase their production efficiency in many areas of application to a significant degree. They open up brand-new potential for automation, especially in the refinement of delicate surfaces, packaging, precision assembly, and quality control.

Chinese winemaker optimizes production with modern MES-System

by Dirk Schaar | Aug 17, 2018

One of the biggest wine producers at China east coast uses largely manual methods to harvest the grapes from its approximately 1,270-hectare wine-growing estate. But before and after the grape harvest, the winemaker uses modern technologies to ensure a continuous improvement in the quality of its wines. Its focus is on a Simatic IT Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and a specially developed application software.

Smart sensor for the Internet of Things IoT

by Dirk Schaar | Aug 16, 2018

Generating, transporting and processing information are central tasks in the Industry 4.0 environment. The basis for all the information is intelligent sensors which provide the required input. With their BOS 21M ADCAP will be showing a newly developed optical multifunction sensor, the BOS 21M series.

Booming underground traffic in London and Weidmüller heavily involved

by Dirk Schaar | Aug 16, 2018

Enclosures specially manufactured by the Detmold-based electrical engineering company protect sensitive technology for new systems in what is currently the largest rail infrastructure project in the world for the modernisation of signalling equipment.

Positioning with maximum reliability large reading window

by Dirk Schaar | Aug 6, 2018

The PXV 2-D absolute positioning system from Pepperl+Fuchs sets new performance benchmarks when it comes to reliability and handling. With its large reading window, the system keeps a sufficient number of codes in view, even in relation to track switches and changes to the code tape. Precise positioning is guaranteed at all times.

Capacitive thread sensors for demanding installation scenarios

by Dirk Schaar | Aug 2, 2018

Micro-Epsilon has extended its product range of capacitive displacement and distance sensors by capacitive thread sensors. These are not intended for clamping but are screwed into a thread. This opens up numerous application possibilities, e.g. when mounting on walls or in bore holes.

Differential pressure transmitter with railway certification

by Dirk Schaar | Aug 2, 2018

In the railway industry, measurement technology is subjected to exceptionally high loads and has to receive special approval. The JUMO MIDAS DP10 differential pressure transmitter masters these challenges with ease.