Drive technology for Industry 4.0
Mechanical, electrical and mechatronic drive technology for modern mechanical and plant engineering in the smart factory
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Industry News: Innovations for construction and development
New innovations from all subject areas from A as in drive technology to W as in materials for designers and development engineers in mechanical engineering and anyone interested in technology
Industry News Drive Technology
Brakes
Tailor-made brakes for autonomous forklifts
Kendrion Intorq has developed innovative braking technology with Bastian Solutions for the new autonomous forklift CB18.
linear actuator
Extremely fast heavy-duty ball screw drive
Thomson Industries has expanded its range of ballscrews for heavy-duty applications with a high-speed option.
Brakes+clutches
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.
Engines
Servo update for improved safety communication
Mitsubishi Electric's Melservo MR-J5 servo motor now features FSoE for seamless connectivity with EtherCAT-compatible devices.
Industry News Automation
distance 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.
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.
communication technology
Managed Bobcat Switch for rail vehicles
Belden's new Hirschmann BXP managed switch with speeds of up to 10 Gbit/s is compact, even more flexible and interoperable.
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.
Industry News Electrical Engineering
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.
switch cabinet
Interface conveniently monitors control cabinet climate
Turck is expanding the area of application of its control cabinet monitor with a relaunch of the interface, which allows use in remote I/O cabinets.
Connectors
All Electric Society – vision of the future of connectivity
The best kWh is the one that is not used at all. Harting presents solutions that can reduce consumption.
Connectors
Quick-locking HF connectors for medical technology
IMS Connector Systems presents the Medeasylock connector series for use in medical technology applications.
Industry News Fluid Power
Vacuum Technology
Energy-efficient vacuum ejectors and surface grippers
Gimatic is presenting its extremely light and efficient multi-stage ejectors and extremely flexible surface grippers at Fakuma.
Vacuum Technology
Flexible handling of durable vacuum cups
SMC's wear-resistant multi-surface vacuum pads made of fluorocarbon rubber are particularly user-friendly.
Compressors
IE4 motors for the standard compressors
Boge replaces the IE3 motors in the screw compressor series with an output of 110 kW to 160 kW with energy-saving IE4 motors.
Vacuum Technology
Network vacuum pumps for Industry 4.0
Atlas Copco's vacuum pump offers optimal oil separation, a 15% smaller footprint and longer service intervals.
Industry News Machine Elements
Sliding and rolling bearings
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%.
controls
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.
Sliding and rolling bearings
Slim precision ball bearings move high-tech in space
How Rodriguez thin section bearings supported the last Mars mission and are indispensable as precision ball bearings in aerospace.
Linear Technology
Lubrication and seal-optimized linear guide
Schaeffler presents linear guides for food technology with optimized seals, wipers and long-term lubrication units.
Industry news metrology
Temperature, pressure, conductivity
Measurement technology ensures quality in hydrogen production
With its measurement technology, Jumo positions itself as a system and solution provider for hydrogen production.
Measurement Technology
Next generation 8-channel oscilloscope
Rohde & Schwarz is expanding its oscilloscope range with the R&S MXO 5, the company's first eight-channel oscilloscope.
Data acquisition
High-resolution mixed-signal oscilloscope
Yokogawa presents a new oscilloscope with 12-bit A/D converter technology and a lower noise floor.
Testing
Most powerful wind turbine bearing test bench in the world
The world's most powerful test bench for rotor bearings is being built at LORC in Lindø, Denmark. Schaeffler will be the first to test its rotor bearings.
