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.

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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.

rampf0419With the highly abrasion-resistant block material "Raku Tool WB-1258" Rampf In numerous foundry model applications, an unbeatable alternative to mold plates and high-priced metals. Thanks to the extremely high abrasion resistance, the polyurethane plate can achieve far more than 100.000 impressions.

Until now, this was only possible with liquid systems using complex manufacturing processes at higher costs with high-priced metals such as aluminum. The high-performance block material is used to manufacture core boxes and mold plates, which ensure the quick and easy production of models with good abrasion resistance, dimensional stability and dimensional accuracy.

Milling based on CAD data

The core box or the mold plate is milled directly using CAD data, which guarantees a high level of accuracy of the models. The dimensionally stable polyurethane system can then be easily processed and changes can be made easily. Raku Tool WB-1258 also offers very low sand adhesion and high chemical resistance; there is practically no swelling. Milling tools made from this plate have a very long service life. Color-coordinated adhesives are available.


Rampf liquid resinLiquid resin and epoxy resin for prototypes, models and molds


The polyurethane system will henceforth also be available in the USA and officially presented at the Castexpo 2019 in Atlanta. There, the manufacturer also presents two molds, which were made from the model building block material Raku Tool MB-0600 and the tool block material Raku Tool WB-0801.

The polyurethane system Raku Tool MB-0600 offers a fine surface structure, good dimensional stability and a low coefficient of thermal expansion. Applications in the foundry industry include mold plates. The polyurethane system Raku Tool WB-0801 has a fine surface structure and high heat resistance with a low coefficient of thermal expansion. It has very good dimensional stability and good compressive and flexural strength. Applications in the foundry industry include mold plates, core boxes, gauges and fixtures.


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