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Embedded vision, Gig-E and 3D cameras, frame grabbers, CMOS sensors, etc. to avoid errors and determine position
Automation technology for the development of the Industry 4.0 factory
Here you will find numerous innovations from the industrial sector Automation services for the Industry 4.0 Age. We provide information about components, systems of the Image Processing, IPC, communication technology, Robot, Sensors Safety Technology and Controllers. We report on processes and technologies which the industrial Revolution serve in the world of work. In these automated processes, workplaces are becoming increasingly automated, freeing up manpower for less monotonous work.
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Brand new automation technology
Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into the world of work and advancing automation technology. The products, systems, machines and plants for automation are networked with each other up to completely autonomous machines as part of the larger whole smart manufacturing. Our coverage shows the components, systems and applications of automation technology for process and factory automation from the sensor to grab, Communication technology, control and regulation technology, IT up to and including robots.
Automation technology for special industries
Special industries like Automotive industry, Renewable energies, Technical Building Services, Medical Technology, food technology, Microsystems Technology, Mobile Machinery require specially designed developments and knowledge. Here we introduce you to the latest innovations. You will also find news from and for the here Applied research.
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The world's first female scientist is revolutionizing biotechnology today. Her name is Agamede and she has declared war on Covid-19. The robot of the same name was developed at the Institute for Bioorganic Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (ICHB PAN) with the participation of the technology partners Mitsubishi Electric, Perlan Technologies and Labomatica for applications in laboratory automation....
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An angle sensor often has to function reliably even under harsh operating conditions. These sensors provide accurate angle data needed for applications in mobile work machines, automotive technology and industrial automation. Discover how angle sensors work and their technological advantages using the example of some applications in our article. Learn how to achieve efficiency and accuracy in various...
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With an area of 1 mm², the world's smallest camera module Naneyem from AMS Osram has a fully digital output. AT&S developed the printed circuit board required for the image sensor using embedded component packaging technology. The mini digital cameras are suitable for wearables such as VR glasses or smartphones and for medical ones...
Automation technology for machines and systems
The automation technology also forms Electrical Engineering, Drive Technology and other engineering scientific disciplines form the basis of such buzzword-rich developments as Industry 4.0, digital transformation or smart factory, which is particularly important in... Industrial machinery and equipment change our industrial production and manufacturing forever at a rapid pace. The following innovations are part of the bigger picture:
Smart Igus Cobot with digital ecosystem
Igus presents the Service robot Rebel. Just one year after the first presentation of the modular gearbox for cobots, igus is already recording 20 automation projects per week. In doing so, igus relies entirely on its Motion Plastics expertise: the use of plastic makes the robot, weighing 8,2 kg, the lightest service robot with cobot function in its class. All mechanical components in the Rebel are developed and manufactured by igus.
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Encoder act as a sensor for precise speed measurement and position detection in manufacturing processes, mobile work machines and industrial drive technology. Here the protractors convert rotational movement into digital signals. This is where they work encoder with wear-free scanning that is optoelectronic or magnetic. There are incremental encoders and absolute encoders. In the following we will introduce you to the new developments:
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Industrial robots are the key players in modern manufacturing. They've been around for a long time, but now you're experiencing a new evolutionary stage in which you Artificial intelligence stocked and also by new technologies like Machine learning getting smarter. Read about many innovations and examples of how industrial robotics transforms production processes and what tasks they can take on in the various industries.
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When it comes to process optimization, is the Swedish company Alfa Laval worldwide known. The global player offers machines and systems in the fields of separation, heat transfer and fluid handling. One sub-area is the separation of solid and liquid with the Decanter centrifuge, On Vibration sensor the VK design from IFM Electronic here permanently monitors the overall state of vibration and protects against equipment failure.
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Current sensors measure currents. Discover the latest developments in the field in this article Current Sensor, including advanced Hall sensors. We introduce you to market innovations and show their possible applications. Find out how modern current sensors from various companies improve accuracy and efficiency in various industries Automotive and Manufacturing increase.
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Mitsubishi Electric has the first compact in the 1980s SPS brought on the market. Today the PLC Melsec series stands for reliability and efficiency in industrial automation in the Industry 4.0 era. As a globally recognized standard, it sets standards in control technology. With modern technology these offer programmable logic controllers Solutions for your demanding applications – especially when starting digitalization, as this article shows.
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The design of the magnetic Absolute Encoder from Pepperl + Fuchs is precisely designed for difficult environmental conditions. They deliver the highest precision in any industrial environment. Their design is compact, robust and does not require any mechanical components. More performance and more longevity, coupled with extremely high accuracy, bring applications ever closer to the goal of absolutely error-free processes. The article describes a series of predestined ones Applications.
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robot gripper are now indispensable tools in industrial production. Whether in the Automotive industry, the electronics industry or in mechanical engineering, the possible uses are almost unlimited. This is mainly due to the enormous variety gripper types and sizes that suit each Robotic Have the application customized. Read more about the smart ones handling-Components that are becoming ever more flexible, efficient, ergonomic and intelligent.
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The programmable logic controller (PLC) controls and regulates machines and systems. If you are looking for a PLC, discover the new products from various manufacturers in this article. Here you will also find information about essential basics and deepen your knowledge of efficient automation systems.
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Pepperl + Fuchs is a specialist in RFID and optical identificationsystems that are used in industrial production and logistics. This opens up comprehensive tracking and tracing options for the user. Material flows can be controlled and precise processes ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory management. We present new developments and application examples.
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Efficient and transparent processes are essential in modern production. Identification systems such as RFID and barcodes offer optimization possibilities here. In combination with the proven Kanban-Method, they develop their full potential, for example. In this article, we use industrial Applicationshow RFID-supported systems and barcode technology make production more efficient, present new products and convey a little basic knowledge.
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Pepperl + Fuchs has worked in close partnership with montratec a customized one 2D lidar sensor developed for a more flexible transport shuttle based on the specially developed Pulse Range Technology. This allows a distinction to be made between permanently installed track sections such as tunnels or curves. This was not possible before and not easy either, as this user report shows:
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Smart City is the future of our cities, a trend in mobile automation that is also the topic waste disposal not left untouched. Vehicles that automatically pick up, empty and put down waste containers are already part of the street scene in many communities. Villiger AG in Oberrüti, Switzerland, is considered a specialist for such modern waste disposal systems. Numerous sensors from Baumer ensure reliable operation.
