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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

Annual report 2023, 247 new products and Igus Go app

Igus presents the new business figures and presents 2024 new products at the Hannover Messe 247. In addition, the Motion Platics specialist is pursuing the goal of advancing 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.

New automotive production site in the USA

The Motion Technology Company Schaeffler will expand production in the USA with a new automotive production site. The new facility will be located in Dover, Ohio.

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Industry news for your design and development from the specialist areas

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

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

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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Machine Elements

Door handle system displays machine statuses

Schmersal presents its new door handle system DHS. The door handle functions are combined with the display of machine states in the handles.

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INDUSTRY SPECIALS

Applied Research

Automobile

Renewable energies

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food technology

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Mobile Machinery

Industry news for your design and development from the branches

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

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

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

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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EXHIBITION SPECIALS

Special Hannover Fair

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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.

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Bormann + Neupert and + HCL Fasteners present their nylon hose clamps “Herbie Clips” and nylon straps “Smart-Band” as well as other tie-in systems. Fastening solutions made of plastic offer several advantages. The Herbie clips ensure the tightness of hose and pipe connections in systems and machines of all sizes at operating pressures of up to 14 bar.

Your particular advantage over conventional products: The patented "Multigrip" locking system makes assembly and disassembly quicker and more economical. It can be easily closed, adjusted and opened again.

In addition, the plastic components available in almost any color are break-proof and insensitive to vibrations as well as corrosion-resistant and resistant to all common chemicals and liquids.

The 66 nylon or nylon 11 smart tape system, with its high strength and stability, is a viable alternative to metal binding systems. It is very durable, corrosion resistant and stable. The patented closures are also available - also made of nylon 66 or 11.