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Company News

Federal Minister of Economics Habeck visits the Turck stand
Federal Minister of Economics Dr. Robert Habeck visited the Turck Group at the Hannover Messe 2024 to find out how the automation specialist contributes to sustainability in the industry.
Annual report 2023, 247 new products and Igus Go app
Igus is presenting the new business figures and presenting 2024 new products at the Hannover Messe 247 and would like to advance the goal of “Zero Lubrication” with the Igus Go app.
IFM will increase sales to over EUR 2023 billion in 1,4
IFM Electronic was able to increase sales again in the 2023 financial year. The preliminary consolidated financial statements show a new sales record with sales of over 1,4 billion euros and growth of 3%.
Jumo Campus for sensors and measurement technology
Jumo has designed further training courses with a view to the currently exciting topics being discussed in individual sectors and offers corresponding seminars as part of the Jumo Campus.
Schaeffler AG increases sales by 2023% in 5,8
Schaeffler AG's sales increased by 2023% to EUR 5,8 billion in 16,3. Currency-adjusted sales growth was 5,8 percent, which is within the forecast for the 2023 financial year.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Industry news for your design and development from the specialist areas

Sensors

Sensors

New sensor class simplifies positioning tasks significantly

The smart 2D profile sensors from Baumer define a new sensor class for precise and fast positioning and inspection tasks.

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cables and wires

cables and wires

PTFE and PFAS free Chainflex cables

Igus gives the “PFAS free” seal to 95% of its Chainflex cables, which are free of the harmful substances PFAS and PTFE.

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Drive Elements

Drive Elements

New manufacturing technologies improve crown gear production

Welter Zahnrad has further developed its production processes for crown gears and can now produce them in quality 3967 according to DIN 5.

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IPC

IPC

Ex-protected tablet with augmented reality qualities

Pepperl+Fuchs is expanding its Ecom “Tab-Ex” tablet series with a device based on the robust Samsung Galaxy Tabactive4 Pro.

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INDUSTRY SPECIALS

Industry news for your design and development from the branches

Mobile Machinery

Mobile Machinery

Tailor-made brakes for autonomous forklifts

Kendrion Intorq has developed innovative braking technology with Bastian Solutions for the new autonomous forklift CB18.

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Mobile Machinery

Mobile Machinery

Cylindrical roller bearings for heavy industrial gearboxes and construction machinery

Schaeffler is introducing new cylindrical roller bearings in which the service life has doubled and the load capacity has increased by 24%.

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Automobile

Automobile

IO module secures hydrogen filling stations from Resato

Resato Hydrogen Technology has implemented a modular and scalable concept for H2 filling stations with Turck and its IO modules.

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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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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.

Will that be Glue from Plastic not permanently strong enough, that often happens Plastic welding used as a joining process. It is used as an alternative, particularly for plastics that are difficult to glue, such as polypropylene PP or polyethylene PE. A welding device or welding machine is used for this. Below we present the New developments for the thermal joining process as well as for plastic welding with laser or ultrasound. 

Evosys plastic welding

 

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Modules for laser plastic welding

Evosys plastic welding module06.08.2021: Machines that are suitable for fully automated industrial production are required, especially when manufacturing large quantities. Evosys offers efficient systems for this, especially for laser plastic welding. The devices and machines for that thermoplastic welding processes are compact and can be easily integrated into modern production systems. One example are the new pre-calibrated laser modules EVO 0550 and EVO 0750 with laser control.

The modules for plastic welding are interchangeable worldwide and easy to use in the welding process Plug-and-play capable transferable. The modules are also available with suitable process monitoring. Evosys also supports the user with initial setup in production.

The integration solutions guarantee Laser class 1 and a stable welding process. Comprehensive interfaces and options for process monitoring complete the modules for plastic welding.


Micro Epsilon weld seamOptimize weld seam with calculation and profile measurement


The flexible laser module EVO 0550 with fixed optics and that EVO 0750 Module with scanner for laser welding of plastics can be easily integrated into automation lines and allow efficient project planning. Thanks to their space-saving design, they fit into almost any production environment.

 

Evosys is exhibiting at Fakuma 2021.

Universal machine for plastic welding with laser

Evosys plastic welding machine06.08.2021: The Evoweld from Evosys is a universal machine for laser plastic welding. It is particularly suitable for processing small and medium-sized series. The plastic welding machine can be tailored to the application in terms of the laser source and optical modules. It offers a wide range of possible uses. With a footprint of approx. 1 m², the machine for thermoplastic welding fits into any production environment.

A user-friendly one Human machine interface (HMI) and the intuitive process software ensure convenient operation. Almost maintenance-free and service-friendly, the welding machine for plastics is suitable for use in 24/7 production. The Evoweld runs through the unique CQC calibration concept of Evosys Laser GmbH, which ensures the comparability of systems.

So that the quality is also guaranteed during production, the machine for plastic welding is available with different Online monitoring modules. The compact machine is housed in a standard housing in which all components such as the laser, control unit and rotary indexing table are integrated. Laser welding of plastics is widespread in many applications today because this welding process is economical and offers high system availability.

 

Evosys is exhibiting at Fakuma 2021.

Common techniques for welding plastics

KLN plastic welding


18.02.2018: The Plastic welding machines from KLN offer solutions for practically all common Connection techniques for plastics. The focus is on Ultrasonic welding, Vibration welding, heating element, infrared and spin welding. There are also laser welding and thermal processes such as hot air and hot riveting.

The range of the industrial cleaning technology ranges from ultrasonic through-feed special systems and spray systems to solvent systems and modular systems. It includes ultrasonic oscillating tanks through to components such as dryer systems, generators and ultrasonic oscillating plates. 


Benseler PVC coatingPVC and other coatings for the automotive industry


With an investment volume of 6 million euros for the new construction of Plant II, the company will expand the capacity and flexibility of customer-specific production. For Dominik Rau, Head of Operations, means the implementation of shorter lead times. Development and manufacturing processes are accelerated further without endangering the high product quality.

The use of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and methods, including through our own Laser cutting and painting system, by having its own tool shop promotes flexibility and at the same time lowers production costs. The company is at home in many industries such as plastics technology, Automotive, mechanical and plant engineering, Medical Technology and packaging technology, Tools, Energy and solar technology, Electroplating and the electronics industry.