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Here you will find everything that the designer needs for his design and the development engineer for his new development, from the draft to quality assurance in production, such as new products, their applications, new technologies or research results. Company reports as well as topics on technological and megatrends in all industrial sectors complete our range of industry news. Let's start with the news.

Company News

Ebm-Papst wants to sell industrial drive technology to Siemens
The Ebm-Papst Group has announced that it will sell its Industrial Drive Technology (IDT) division to Siemens AG. Both sides have signed a corresponding agreement.
Jumo's new Sensilo plant construction is progressing
Jumo is building a factory in the technology park for the production of temperature and pressure sensors with a production area of ​​around 13 m². At around 000 million euros, the new building is the largest investment in the company's history.
3DExperience Word 2024 in Dallas
At 3DExperience World 2024 in February in Dallas, Texas, Dassault Systèmes celebrated the event's 25th anniversary. The annual user meeting supports the global community in the development of future-proof products and processes.
Michael Koch GmbH moves into a new workshop
There is now more space available in Michael Koch's “Factory” for the assembly of customer- and machine-specific safe braking resistors. The new, modern hall was recently “taken by storm” by the employees.
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI for profit-making
Elon Musk files a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of breach of contract because the company, which was originally designed as a nonprofit, is now operating for profit.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Industry news for your design and development from the specialist areas

communication technology

communication technology

World's first Omlox testing laboratory put into operation

The first Omlox testing laboratory in the world has been launched. The PI granted the Fraunhofer Institute Lemgo approval as a PI test laboratory for Omlox.

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switch cabinet

switch cabinet

On to the intelligent drive train for predictive maintenance

The Roba-brake-checker module or the torque-measuring shaft coupling from Mayr ensure intelligent safety in smart production.

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plastics

plastics

The first 100 Igus bikes hit the streets

The first 100 Igus Urban Bikes hit the streets and an in-house production facility with a capacity of 10.000 bicycles is set up in Cologne.

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Couplings

Couplings

Torque measuring shaft coupling

The smart steel multi-plate coupling Roba-drive-checker from Mayr can do more than just transmit torque and compensate for shaft misalignment.

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INDUSTRY SPECIALS

Industry news for your design and development from the branches

food technology

food technology

Lubrication and sealing-optimized linear guide

Schaeffler presents linear guides for food technology with optimized seals, wipers and long-term lubrication units.

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Mobile Machinery

Mobile Machinery

Flexible, customizable gateway for agricultural technology

IFM Electronic is presenting the Isobus Gateway at the Hannover Messe, which is designed for agricultural equipment and can be specifically adapted.

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Energy Technology

Energy Technology

All Electric Society – vision of the future of connectivity

At the Hannover Messe Preview, Harting gives an outlook on the Hannover Messe and draws the future picture of an “All Electric Society”.

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Inverter

Inverter

Certified servo controller with Profisafe interface

At Logimat, Wittenstein is presenting a safety-certified servo controller with a Profisafe interface and integrated safety card for AGVs.

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EXHIBITION SPECIALS

Industry fair news

Hannover Messe promotes energy for sustainable industry
As a networked industrial ecosystem, the exhibitors demonstrate how climate neutrality can be achieved through the use of electrification, digitalization and automation under the guiding theme of Energizing a sustainable Industry.
Control Fair 2024 | The industry is already looking forward to Stuttgart
Control 2024, the important international trade fair for quality assurance, will take place from April 23rd to 26th in Stuttgart. The trade fair places a particular focus on automation and digitalization.
SPS Nuremberg: Now in 16 halls!
The SPS – Smart Production Solutions from November 14th to 16.11th. 2023 will see significant growth in the trade fair compared to the previous year and is on the way to pre-Corona levels.

With the new Linear gantry robot "LGR-3" offers Fibro Läpple a modular system for loading and unloading machines as well as for handling workpieces. This allows a wide variety of customer requirements to be implemented flexibly. In the electrical design of the portal, the company uses to secure the Vertical axis on electromagnetic brakes "Roba-linearstop" from Mayr Antriebstechnik.

Mayr electromagnetic brakes

 

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Whether for loading and unloading Machine Tools or Machining centers, for the transfer of parts or the transport of devices, tools or processing systems: The new modular axis and portal kit from Fibro Läpple Technology GmbH (FLT) is designed for use in a wide range of industrial applications.


Mayr Robot Torque ControlReading tip: Predictive maintenance for brakes 4.0


"The special thing about FLT is that we manufacture automation solutions for a wide variety of industries and for all processing and handling processes," explains Boris Bind, Head of Mechanical Design + Development at FLT in Hassmersheim. "With our modular concept, we can respond flexibly to customer requirements."

Electromagnetic brakes secure people and machines

Mayr vertical axisOne part of the proven modular system is the new one Linear gantry robot LGR-3 for machine assembly and handling of workpieces. "With the portal robot, we can automate individual process cells," Bind describes the area of ​​application. “The advantage with the construction as a portal is that it is set up above the machine tool. This leaves access to the machine and the work area free - unlike a classic robot that takes up space.

Depending on the design and construction, the variant as Area portal robot larger work areas can also be spanned. The portal may therefore also run over areas where people are, ”explains Bind. “The linear brake in the vertical axis reliably prevents the axis from sagging and injuring people. The portal is therefore also secure for these applications. "

In the electrical version of the linear gantry robot, FLT relies on the electromagnetic Roba-linearstop Safety brakes from Mayr Antriebstechnik, the specialist for clutches and brakes from Mauerstetten in the Allgäu. At Power failure or emergency stop the brake reliably holds the axis in any position. It works according to the fail-safe principle, which means that it is closed when de-energized. The braking effect is generated by compression springs.

Backlash-free power transmission

They can be used as a compact brake unit electromagnetic braken easy, quick and without time-consuming adjustment work can also be integrated into existing machine and system designs. It acts on a separate brake rod. If the brake closes, the rod is kept free of play.

The Roba-linearstop works without self-reinforcing wedge effect and thus acts in both directions of movement. Due to the force generation without self-reinforcing wedge effect together with very short reaction times, the axis does not sag when closing.

Mayr electromagnetic brake


Other linear braking systems using self-reinforcing wedge effect work, generate a high braking force. However, the wedge effect only works in one direction and to generate the wedge effect the brake has to “adjust” when closing. If the wedge effect of the brake is not limited, the braking force increases indefinitely. The machine construction has to absorb this shock. In addition, the clamp for releasing the brake often has to be released with enormous force. However, this is not necessary with the Roba-linearstop.


 Michael Koch braking energy recuperation klDevices for braking energy recuperation for electric drives


“It is important for us that the peak load that occurs when braking is not too great,” adds Boris Bind. “We need one constant force curve when braking, the console can be smaller. In addition, the brake has to be compact because there is little space overall. "

Proven quality with 100 percent traceability

electromagnetic brakesThe ones available on the market today linear brakes mostly act as static clamping units and are designed to hold the axes at a standstill. However, people can also be under suspended loads during commissioning, maintenance or even during the production process without the load being transferred to the mechanical linear brake beforehand. If in these operating states a Complete failure of the drive, the linear brake is for that alone safe deceleration of the load responsible.

That is why the Roba-linearstop safety brakes are what it takes electromagnetic as well as pneumatic or hydraulic design there are more than just clamping units. They are designed in such a way that they hold the load safely and are also suitable for emergency braking.

Before a brake leaves the Mayr plant, it is required force with appropriate security set. This value is checked and documented and is therefore clearly assigned to each serial number. To make this possible, the company has a wide range of modern testing options and can fall back on decades of experience in development and construction. The electronic database, in which the measured values ​​are archived together with the associated serial numbers of the product, ensures 100% traceability.

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Simone Dauer is a press officer at Chr. Mayr GmbH + Co. KG, Mauerstetten