Online magazine for design and development

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.

To the post

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.

To the post

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.

To the post

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.

To the post

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.

To the post

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.

To the post

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”.

To the post

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.

To the post

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.

auvesy0719In the data management software Versiondog from Auvesy From now on you can manage the data of Kuka KR C4 robot projects. As of version 7.0, the solution that includes versioning, comparison and backup is completely integrated. Additional paid software or the Versiondog script package are no longer necessary.

The Kuka projects are very simple and configurable for all Kuka KR C4 users, regardless of their workflow. All file formats present in a Kuka KR C4 project that result from the respective workflow are supported. Archives (*.ZIP) can be generated manually and backed up with Versiondog. Automatic backups can be set up using the backup manager integrated in Kuka (*.ASZ).


Auvesy backupCreate a backup with PC images and simply upload them


To compare these projects, only the freely available Kuka.Workvisual V5 Editor is required. To make sure the backup routine works as configured, Versiondog checks the timestamp of the backup created for the project.

As of Versiondog 7.0, consistent and simple data management is possible for all Kuka KR C4 devices at no extra cost.

 

You might also be interested in...

Robot Gripper | Automated little hands

Robot Gripper | Automated little hands

Nowadays, robotic grippers are indispensable tools in industrial production. Whether in the automotive industry,...
Auvesy | Into the future with the new Auvesy-MDT brand

Auvesy | Into the future with the new Auvesy-MDT brand

Auvesy and MTD Software are positioning themselves for the future with the shared brand Auvesy-MDT. The world's leading...
Versiondog data management software

Versiondog data management software

Today, automated production is about three things: Backing up, comparing and versioning software versions ...
Create a backup with PC images and simply upload them

Create a backup with PC images and simply upload them

If there is a plant downtime due to a defective IPC, you have to act quickly. For the backup you should use a...
Auvesy Conference 2020 takes place digitally with webinars

Auvesy Conference 2020 takes place digitally with webinars

For maintenance staff, production or IT managers, technicians as well as plant and machine builders who want their data and ...
Human machine interface + robot in plastic production

Human machine interface + robot in plastic production

With a high degree of automation, Rodinger Kunststoff-Technik GmbH (RKT) provides the required quality...