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.
Safety Photocell, Light grids and light curtain are non-contact protective devices that secure access and dangerous areas. With the optoelectronic safety devices, the light beam is interrupted as soon as the danger area is entered. For these applications we present here the innovations of the Schmersal group ago like three new light barriers series.
EKS angel presents the new TSN Analyzer (Time-Sensitive Networking) for industrial automation. The robust diagnostic device was designed in particular for project planning, commissioning, maintenance and continuous monitoring of TSN networks developed. It is a simple alternative to expensive laboratory equipment.
With the new modular splice box FIMP-XP from EKS angel active and passive components can be flexibly connected to the network. There are over 20 different modules for fiber optic and twisted pair cables that can be combined as required.
Pilz is expanding its portfolio for the safety relays PNOZ with a view to their functionality: The safety relays PNOZ Compact monitor the basic emergency stop or protective door functions and offer maximum safety up to Performance Level (PL) e or SIL 3. The function-optimized devices can be integrated into use in all areas of mechanical engineering.
In the data management software Versiondog from Auvesy From now on you can manage the data of Kuka KR C4 robot projects. As of version 7.0, the solution that includes versioning, comparison and backup is completely integrated. Additional paid software or the Versiondog script package are no longer necessary.
Beckhoff presented with the ultra compact Industry PC (IPC) C7015 a decentrally installable Edge Device in Degree of protection IP 65/67 for direct installation in the machine or system. In its function as a control computer, the IPC reduces the switch cabinetspace, simplifies the design of the machine and allows subsequent expansion of the system. The only 85 x 167 x 43 mm small and lüfterlos working industrial computer is suitable for on-site assembly in the field.
The new Verisens vision sensors XF900 and XC900 from Baumer control the collaborating robots (cobots) from Universal Robots after just a few minutes of setup. The robot-compatible vision sensors are mounted directly on the cobot or above it. The calibration with regard to image rectification, conversion to world coordinates and coordinate comparison between the vision sensor and the robot takes place automatically and very easily thanks to the patent-pending Smartgrid.
The record volume of over 3,35 billion parcels in 2017, additional growth of up to 5,5% for 2018 and the high demands in the course of Industry 4.0 - the sorting processes in the package logistics have to adapt. Vitronic Dr.-Ing. stone Image processing systems shows an intelligent one with "Vipac Smalls Sort" sorting system for the first time a complete solution for the sorting station for recording and sorting smaller parcels and shipments
Allied Vision extends the functionality of the ultra-compact Mako cameras, which are equipped with Sony Exmor Pregius CMOS sensors, by two attractive features. These models of the entry-level series now support Precision Time Protocol (PTP), which enables the precise synchronization of multi-camera systems, as well as Trigger over Ethernet (ToE).
Basler (Sales Rauscher) is expanding its embedded vision offering with two camera modules that are matched to NXP's i.MX 8 processors. With the combination of Basler's camera know-how and the powerful processors from NXP, ideal embedded vision solutions can be implemented for industrial applications.
A pair of High-speed camera can precisely detect the cause of errors in short-term complex events. High speed vision presents a new one for this Phantom T1340 high-speed camera. As the first camera in the new T series, it opens up completely new possibilities in process optimization.
In camera technology for industrial image processing, ever higher resolutions and speeds are required due to ever smaller structure sizes. The finest details have to be checked while the number of cycles increases. Line scan cameras must be able to keep up with this. With the "Eliixa +" line camera from e2v, not only speed problems can be solved.