Image processing for quality assurance
Embedded vision, Gig-E and 3D cameras, frame grabbers, CMOS sensors, etc. to avoid errors and determine position
Image processing for quality assurance
Embedded vision, Gig-E and 3D cameras, frame grabbers, CMOS sensors, etc. to avoid errors and determine position
Communication: Technology for Industry 4.0
Gateways, switches, networks, standards such as Ethernet Ethercat, OPC UA or IO-Link and much more for digital transformation
Image: Pepperl + Fuchs
IPC for manufacturing and production
HMI, smartphone, tablet, mobile phone, monitor and accessories for harsh industrial environments and hazardous areas
Image: Ecom
Robots for the automated factory
Articulated robots or Scara robots, bionic, assembly, service robots and the collaborative cobots as well as grippers and accessories
Image: Mitsubishi Electric
Sensors for the Internet of Things
Safety sensors, torque sensors, optoelectronic sensors or magnetic sensors, also for various types of protection
Safety technology for man-machine protection
Light grid, light barrier, safety interlock, safety light curtains, safe field box, signal lights for occupational safety and machine safety
Controls for mechanical engineering
Programmable logic controls, CNC controls, TNC controls or safety controls with digital twin and control technology
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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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.
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.
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:
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.
If it's up to the makers of the OPC UA Standards are supposed to be proprietary network protocols soon be a thing of the past. More and more manufacturers of communication technology are already offering products with a manufacturer-independent OPC UA connection. Here you can find out what the current status of future technology is and which new products are coming onto the market.
Iveco is a global manufacturer, among others. of trucks and commercial vehicles. At the Suzarra plant near Mantova in northern Italy, 250 “Daily” vans roll off the production line every day. In Iveco's so-called body shop Body composed of trucks and commercial vehicles. sweatrobot join pre-punched sheet metal parts on a 100 m long production line. The diagnostic tool LR Smart Observer and different sensors from IFM Electronic provides condition-based maintenance there.
On the way to Industry 4.0 communication technology and the components designed for it play a key role. There are a variety of networks that are incompatible with each other. To bring them to a common denominator, so that data exchange takes place, you need Gateways. They connect the networks in all layers (OSI model) and translate the communication protocols. In this article we present Gateway innovations for your factory of the future.
Was looking to record the speed of his Vpuremix magnetic stirrers Awh for a compact solution for all sizes of the device series. Developed especially for this task Turck an Hall Sensorwhich detects the exact speed of the mixing head in the container through the stainless steel wall. Thanks to a double execution Hall probe the magnetic field sensor also detects the direction in which the mixing heads are moving. In this way, AWH increases the safety of its agitator processes with just one type of sensor.
Baumer offers a wide range of encoders for a wide variety of applications. One of the innovations is the Heavy duty rotary encoder POG 83 for z. B. cranes and winches in maritime use and the EAM 300 encoder EAM 300 for use in tight installation spaces in Medical Technology or attachments in factory Automation and mobile work machines. Here we report on Baumer's new rotary encoders.
Jumo is on a dynamic development path to become a leading provider of system solutions and technologies in the industrial sector sensors and automation to advance. This transformation is clearly evident in the integration and networking of modern technologies such as PES, IO-Link and the sensor-to-cloudCommunication into the system world of the automation engineer.
Inductive sensors from Pepperl + Fuchs are used in a wide variety of applications and industries in the process industry and industrial automation. Regardless of whether it is used to detect the position of metal objects or as a proximity switch in the machine tool inductive sensor from the manufacturer reliably detects metallic objects even with a large sensing distance. Below you will find some information about the new products:
In the interaction of lidar, Laser triangulation and time-of-flight technologies, 3D sensors develop their full potential to precisely capture spatial data. In our article we shed light on it 3D-Sensor New developments and the dynamic applications of these state-of-the-art sensors. Learn how these new developments are transforming the 3D capture landscape.
draw-wire encoder, also known as Cable pull sensor or Cable displacement sensor, are precise measuring instruments that offer reliable and accurate distance measurement through a simple but effective principle: a rope is extended in proportion to the movement of the measurement object. Their easy handling and high flexibility make them ideal for use in the Industrial automationin vehicle systems and in construction technology. Discover cable pull encoders to improve accuracy and efficiency in these areas.
Discover the fascinating world of Lidar sensor, a sub-area of optical sensors. Find out everything about the current state of technology and future ones in our article Trends. We provide you new products from different manufacturers as well as the diverse possible applications of lidar sensors. You can also find answers to the most important questions about this advanced technology here.
The air traffic control radar or that Lidar in meteorology - both methods are based on the same principle: a signal is emitted and reflected by the object to be measured. The distance can be determined very easily by measuring the transit time measurement. This so-called Time of flight-Technology is also the basis for the new distance sensor of the PMD OGD series by IFM Electronic.
Distance sensors, distance sensors, thickness gauges, etc. are among the distance sensors. In our article we highlight the latest developments from manufacturers, current applications, the status of development and trends in this area. Here you can also find answers to frequently asked questions about sensors for dimensional measurements Path, distance, thickness, position, etc.