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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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The new fork and angled light barriers of the OP series from IFM Electronicput into operation. In contrast to conventional one-way light barriers, there is no time-consuming adjustment of transmitter and receiver. Setting is now effortless using a potentiometer or via IO-Link. With IO-Link, application-specific sensor modes can be set and the switch-on and switch-off delay can be easily adjusted.
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Hy-Line has a Touch display for holographic input developed. The terminal thus avoids the risk of infection by touching it. Devices can be operated without contact and simply by marking virtual buttons in the air. Applications can be found wherever the transmission of viruses and bacteria must be avoided.
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Five new models with 10 GigE vision compliant interface for using optical cables expand the industrial cameras of the LX series from Baumer. The cameras are suitable for applications that require a high bandwidth of 1,1 GB/s over large distances. Depending on the SFP+ module used, long-distance solutions of up to 10 km can be implemented - completely without Media converter.
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Faster service, higher availability and lower costs thanks to the intelligent combination of web portal and smart glasses: The new "Augmented Automation" solution connects internal specialists from machine and plant manufacturers with their colleagues who have to repair or maintain machines or plants remotely. The solution, which can be implemented within a very short time, was developed by Essert; sales are exclusively with Alexander Bürkle.
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Basler (Distribution Rauscher) is expanding its camera portfolio for intelligent traffic systems twice: The "Dart" series is an inexpensive camera that is reduced to the essentials and is suitable for simple traffic applications. For more demanding systems, Basler integrates the powerful Sony "IMX174" and the "Python 5000" sensor from ON Semiconductor in selected Ace cameras.
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Vision Components can now also come up with user-friendly standard software for all industrial image processing tasks for the ARM-based smart cameras of the Z series: Halcon Embedded with its integrated development environment and comprehensive library for blob analysis, morphology, matching, measurement, identification and much more was successful ported the new camera models.
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Teledyne Dalsa (Distributed by Stemmer Imaging), the GigE Vision camera for industrial image processing, "Genie Nano", offers a range of functions that increase performance while reducing complexity and costs. The set of camera modes combines unparalleled image processing with data transfer rates beyond the GigE limit. An extended operating temperature range is available to the user in a small and lightweight housing.
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Basler (Distribution Rauscher) has expanded the "Dart" camera series: the daA1600-60um and daA1600-60uc with the e2v sensor EV76C570 offer outstanding image quality. This e2v sensor with a pixel size of 4,5 x 4,5 µm offers a maximum image circle of 1 / 1.8 inch and is the largest sensor in dart cameras.
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Basler is expanding its ACE industrial camera series (Rauscher distributor) with 20 new, high-resolution cameras. This increases the series to over 120 cameras, making it the largest camera series in the industrial image processing market. For better differentiation, the ACE series is classified into the three product lines Classic, U and L.
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The Adimec Norite camera (distributed by Rauscher) is a 5 megapixel CMOS camera with global shutter technology in an optical 1 ”format. For developers of multi-camera systems such as side-view cameras for 3D measurement technology, Norite cameras offer reduced system complexity with increased throughput.
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High flexibility and the finest detection capability of features in industrial image processing are directly linked to intelligently controlled lighting quality. Modular variable LED systems from Cretec's individual formats economically and technologically optimize precise image processing.