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
Couplings
Shaft connection for a wide range of applications
Often presented as the ultimate disc coupling, Tsubaki's True Flex Coupling offers a shaft connection that has an optimal shape.
Engines
Intelligence in motion from a global network
Koco Motion will be presenting its expertise for tailor-made drive solutions at SPS, based on DC and BLDC motors, among others.
linear motors
Linear motor with top values for the user
Up to 50% lower power loss and up to 40% more nominal force: This is what the new L7 linear motors from Schaeffler offer the user.
Couplings
Measuring shaft coupling with integrated sensor
Mayr presents a steel multi-plate clutch that can do more than just transmit torque and compensate for shaft misalignment.
Industry News Automation
Robotic
Bionic finger gripper for low cost cobot
Based on customer requests, Igus has developed a robot hand that can be easily connected to the Cobot Rebel via plug-and-play.
Digital transformation
Digital transformation at Lenze with partners
Lenze and Trumpf are convinced that the path to a successful future is based on partnerships and openness.
Image Processing
ToF 3D camera with time-of-flight method
Using a series of innovations and a demonstrator from the SPS, Schmersal will show examples of how the IIoT can be implemented at the field level.
communication technology
Inductive couplers with high shock resistance
Turck's inductive NIC couplers with IO-Link COM3 now offer improved performance and new functions such as selective pairing.
Industry News Electrical Engineering
Connectors
Connectors for smart energy management
The best kWh is the one that is not used at all. Harting presents solutions that can reduce consumption.
Control cabinet and housing
Streamlined plastic housing in IP67
The electronics of Richard Wöhr's desk housings are protected against the ingress of dust and water thanks to protection class IP67.
cables and wires
DC cables for power distribution in buildings
With the Ölflex DC Grid 100, Lapp has a direct current cable for power distribution and for connecting industrial systems in its portfolio.
communication technology
The time has come for Single Pair Ethernet
Weidmüller's experts are certain that SPE has reached the market-ready stage, and the demand at the trade fairs confirms this.
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
tool technology
Quick release for optical measurement technology
Kipp presents two new quick and power clamps with a black surface for use in optical measurement technology.
Linear Technology
Profile rail guide in modern foundry technology
Eight RUE100-EL profile rail guides from Schaeffler take over the linear movement in Laempe core shooting machines.
Linear Technology
Gap-free linear guide in hygienic design
Igus has developed the first particularly hygienic linear sliding guide, which is consistently based on the hygienic design guidelines.
Sliding and rolling bearings
Spindle bearings for every machine tool
The VCM spindle bearing from Schaeffler, which is made of the high-performance material Vacrodur, promises design freedom.
Industry news metrology
Temperature Measurement
Outdoor protective housing for infrared camera
The outdoor protective housing for infrared cameras from Optris enables condition monitoring from -40° to +50°C temperature range.
Temperature Measurement
Universal temperature transmitter with drift detection
The digital transmitter T38 from Wika allows very stable and flexible temperature measurement and offers maximum combinations.
Mechanical measurement technology
Combination checkweigher for weighing and metal detection
The new checkweigher from Minebea Intec combines weighing and metal detection. This brings flexibility to production.
Level sensor
All-rounder for level measurement
With the Vibracon level switch, Pepperl+Fuchs offers two new series of vibrating level switches with Atex and IECEx approval.
