Image processing for quality assurance
Embedded vision, Gig-E and 3D cameras, frame grabbers, CMOS sensors, etc. to avoid errors and determine position
Automation technology for the development of the Industry 4.0 factory
Here you will find numerous innovations from the industrial sector Automation services for the Industry 4.0 Age. We provide information about components, systems of the Image Processing, IPC, communication technology, Robot, Sensors Safety Technology and Controllers. We report on processes and technologies which the industrial Revolution serve in the world of work. In these automated processes, workplaces are becoming increasingly automated, freeing up manpower for less monotonous work.
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Brand new automation technology
Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into the world of work and advancing automation technology. The products, systems, machines and plants for automation are networked with each other up to completely autonomous machines as part of the larger whole smart manufacturing. Our coverage shows the components, systems and applications of automation technology for process and factory automation from the sensor to grab, Communication technology, control and regulation technology, IT up to and including robots.
Automation technology for special industries
Special industries like Automotive industry, Renewable energies, Technical Building Services, Medical Technology, food technology, Microsystems Technology, Mobile Machinery require specially designed developments and knowledge. Here we introduce you to the latest innovations. You will also find news from and for the here Applied research.
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The world's first female scientist is revolutionizing biotechnology today. Her name is Agamede and she has declared war on Covid-19. The robot of the same name was developed at the Institute for Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (ICHB PAN) with the participation of the technology partners Mitsubishi Electric, Perlan Technologies and Labomatica for applications in laboratory automation....
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An angle sensor often has to function reliably even under harsh operating conditions. These sensors provide accurate angle data needed for applications in mobile work machines, automotive technology and industrial automation. Discover how angle sensors work and their technological advantages using the example of some applications in our article. Learn how to achieve efficiency and accuracy in various...
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With an area of 1 mm², the world's smallest camera module Naneyem from AMS Osram has a fully digital output. AT&S developed the printed circuit board required for the image sensor using embedded component packaging technology. The mini digital cameras are suitable for wearables such as VR glasses or smartphones and for medical ones...
Automation technology for machines and systems
The automation technology also forms Electrical Engineering, Drive Technology and other engineering scientific disciplines form the basis of such buzzword-rich developments as Industry 4.0, digital transformation or smart factory, which is particularly important in... Industrial machinery and equipment change our industrial production and manufacturing forever at a rapid pace. The following innovations are part of the bigger picture:
Smart Igus Cobot with digital ecosystem
Igus presents the Service robot Rebel. Just one year after the first presentation of the modular gearbox for cobots, igus is already recording 20 automation projects per week. In doing so, igus relies entirely on its Motion Plastics expertise: the use of plastic makes the robot, weighing 8,2 kg, the lightest service robot with cobot function in its class. All mechanical components in the Rebel are developed and manufactured by igus.
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Inductive sensors from Pepperl + Fuchs are used in a wide variety of applications and industries in the process industry and industrial automation. Regardless of whether it is used to detect the position of metal objects or as a proximity switch in the machine tool inductive sensor from the manufacturer reliably detects metallic objects even with a large sensing distance. Below you will find some information about the new products:
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In the interaction of lidar, Laser triangulation and time-of-flight technologies, 3D sensors develop their full potential to precisely capture spatial data. In our article we shed light on it 3D-Sensor New developments and the dynamic applications of these state-of-the-art sensors. Learn how these new developments are transforming the 3D capture landscape.
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draw-wire encoder, also known as Cable pull sensor or Cable displacement sensor, are precise measuring instruments that offer reliable and accurate distance measurement through a simple but effective principle: a rope is extended in proportion to the movement of the measurement object. Their easy handling and high flexibility make them ideal for use in the Industrial automationin vehicle systems and in construction technology. Discover cable pull encoders to improve accuracy and efficiency in these areas.
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Discover the fascinating world of Lidar sensor, a sub-area of optical sensors. Find out everything about the current state of technology and future ones in our article Trends. We provide you new products from different manufacturers as well as the diverse possible applications of lidar sensors. You can also find answers to the most important questions about this advanced technology here.
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The air traffic control radar or that Lidar in meteorology - both methods are based on the same principle: a signal is emitted and reflected by the object to be measured. The distance can be determined very easily by measuring the transit time measurement. This so-called Time of flight-Technology is also the basis for the new distance sensor of the PMD OGD series by IFM Electronic.
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Distance sensors, distance sensors, thickness gauges, etc. are among the distance sensors. In our article we highlight the latest developments from manufacturers, current applications, the status of development and trends in this area. Here you can also find answers to frequently asked questions about sensors for dimensional measurements Path, distance, thickness, position, etc.
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Immerse yourself in the automation technology of yesterday: Here you will find developments from 2019 – 2017. Have fun and exciting déjà vus with the drive memory! The page is under construction.
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Turcks extensive portfolio Temperature Sensors also in combination with moisture measurement or vibration measurement offers a wide selection for a wide range of applications. The comfortable one temperature sensor The TS+ series, for example, is very flexible, easy to assemble and quick to commission. The new combined temperature/vibration sensor CMVT also offers results with high accuracy IO-Link. Below you will find innovations for temperature measurement:
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The temperature sensor is indispensable in the Measurement Technology and process control. The latest developments in temperature sensing focus on sensor materials and measurement accuracy as well IO-Link Integration of multifunctions. This article also shows how the latest sensors are used in industrial and technological contexts. Find out how advanced temperature sensors from various manufacturers improve precision in critical areas Applications increase.
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The Artificial intelligence (AI) will change our lives in ways we never thought possible. It seems like there are new breakthroughs and developments in AI technology almost every day. From data analysis to natural language processing, systems have evolved a lot. Recently, however, the AI has a whole new level reached. Which it is, where the technology could still lead in the next few years and how AI in different industries is already being used, find out here.
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Low cost automation is easy to use with the Robolink modular system Igus implement. This is made possible, among other things, by the long-lasting and at the same time cost-saving Tribo plastic Strain wave gearthat in the Igus Robotic arm are used. Pick-and-place tasks, assembly work or cleaning work are suitable for this, for example. The manufacturer is also launching a brand new bionic robot hand for the Cobot Rebel. Find out more about simple, flexible and cost-effective robotics.
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The Pepperl + Fuchs Brand Ecom Instruments offers a range of Ex cell phones and smartphones for use in Atex Zone 1 and Atex Zone 2. These also have all relevant international Ex protection certificates such as IECEx, NEC, among others. In addition to explosion protection, this is also suitable Ex-protected cell phone or Manufacturing Smartphone also for lone worker protection (LWP) and push-to-talk application. In this article we introduce you to the new products.
