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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Electrical and pneumatic grab are used in automated production and assembly. during a electrical Gripper works on the basis of power supply, uses the pneumatic Gripper compressed air. Electric grippers are particularly advantageous for applications that require continuous force, while pneumatic grippers can be used successfully in dirty or wet environments. In this article we will introduce you to new products.
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With his portfolio for the Low cost automation möchte Igus Make it easier for companies to get started with automation. Small and medium-sized companies in particular are to be cleared of the hurdles. For this purpose, the motion plastics specialist has built up a broad network of more than 75 robotics suppliers and 40 integrators over the past three years. Here you can find out everything about the world of Igus robot from Strain wave gear to the delta robot.
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A pair of Ultrasonic sensor takes millimeter-precise measurements of the distance of objects or the fill levels of media such as liquids. It uses ultrasonic waves as a displacement sensor. When measuring distance, the measuring principle of sound transit time measurement is often used high-frequency sound pulses for use. Objects can be metallic, non-metallic, transparent, powdery or liquid. Below we present them New Products before:
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Learn how Ethernet APL revolutionized industrial communication in the process industry! With fast and reliable data transmission in hazardous areas, the new Ethernet standard communication solution sets innovative standards. Discover the advantages of Ethernet APL, new products and its possible applications in the Process Technology.
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In industry, a wide range of pressure sensors are used to regulate the mechanical measurement of pressure and sometimes also temperature. Analogue and increasingly digital, they are suitable for Pneumatics, Hydraulic System or are electric. With IO Link, one qualifies Pressure sensor for Industry 4.0 applications, it is even more flexible in the dual channel principle. We present these and other new developments here.
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The magnetic field sensor is mainly used in pneumatic cylinders for non-contact measurement of the piston position. For use in welding or hazardous areas and for analog queries Turck individual magnetic field sensors. The magnetic proximity sensors allow thanks to EMC resistance and in protection class IP67 high system availability. Below we present the innovations:
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What does a 12 meter long boat deck and a thestral-drawn carriage in Fantastic Beasts 2 or Murder on the Orient Express have to do with one Position sensor from Siko to do? Even if these objects are more exciting than sensors for position detection, the draw-wire encoder for being in Marvel Studios and Warner Brothers blockbusters can special effects even more accurate and authentic. Read exactly how to do this:
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Especially for industrial use EKS angel the e light Ethernet Switch and Media converter series developed. This allows you to design your industrial network technology to be efficient, compact and future-oriented. Which New Products there are in the product family and what advantages they offer you will find out below.
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The Ethernet media converter the e-light series from EKS angel are suitable for almost all industrial applications indoors and outdoors. Compact and robust, they are also used in the extended temperature range and offer adapted input voltage ranges. All fiber types are supported, including POF, multimode and singlemode with fiber-saving bidi technology as well as HCS (PCF). Below we present the New developments before:
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Encoder act as a sensor for precise speed measurement and position detection in manufacturing processes, mobile work machines and industrial drive technology. Here the protractors convert rotational movement into digital signals. This is where they work encoder with wear-free scanning that is optoelectronic or magnetic. There are incremental encoders and absolute encoders. In the following we will introduce you to the new developments:
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When it comes to process optimization, is the Swedish company Alfa Laval worldwide known. The global player offers machines and systems in the fields of separation, heat transfer and fluid handling. One sub-area is the separation of solid and liquid with the Decanter centrifuge, On Vibration sensor the VK design from IFM Electronic here permanently monitors the overall state of vibration and protects against equipment failure.
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Current sensors measure currents. Discover the latest developments in the field in this article Current Sensor, including advanced Hall sensors. We introduce you to market innovations and show their possible applications. Find out how modern current sensors from various companies improve accuracy and efficiency in various industries Automotive and Manufacturing increase.
