Image processing for quality assurance
Embedded vision, Gig-E and 3D cameras, frame grabbers, CMOS sensors, etc. to avoid errors and determine position
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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With the NRGC-PN control unit from Carlo Gavazzi, up to 32 concatenated semiconductorsrelay or contactors of the RG_CM_N series can be controlled and monitored. It has two RJ45 ports for the Profinet interface. Using the Profinet-IO communication protocol, the switching processes of the semiconductor relays can be controlled directly from the PLC and the real-time data from each semiconductor relay can be recorded.
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Industrial plants are the focus of hacker attacks. With the help of a honeypot, attacks can be detected and warded off at an early stage. Versiondog from Auvesy explains how a data management system helps to detect unauthorized changes and how to identify cyber attacks with the help of a honeypot.
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Working with Versiondog from Auvesy is simple. The video shows how changes to existing projects can be made and saved as a new version. versiondog is a software for version management and automatic data backup in automation technology.
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Extended with the newly developed SAP interface Auvesy its data management system Versiondog around the areas of plant maintenance and spare parts management. The solution integrates various functionalities in the Versiondog interface:
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Versiondog from Auvesy is a manufacturer-independent solution for integrated and automated data management of project, configuration and process data in automation technology. With more data transparency and security in production plants and companies, the system forms an elementary component for predictive maintenance and maximum plant availability. In addition to version 3.3.0, "Versiondog system status" was recently presented for the first time.
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The world's leading data management specialist Auvesy and the provider of Drive Snapshot, Tom Ehlert Software, are now cooperating in the field of real-time disk image creation and version management. As a result of the collaboration, the software specialists want to offer users an in Versiondog Offer an integrated image solution.
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Automate your image creation: The Image Service from Auvesy is a software solution for automated creation of images of Windows PCs and servers. An image can be used to quickly restore important data in the event of a problem. The service can be installed in three ways: remotely using Windows tools / services, through a software distribution tool in the enterprise, or manually.
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Welotec has added the CX series to its range of measuring and switching automation light grids. The light grids of the CX series are each available in a set consisting of a transmitter and receiver. The three series CX0, CX1 and CX2 include a wide variety of models with monitoring heights of up to 960 mm and ranges of up to 6 m.
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With the "MGB2 Modular", Euchner presents the further development of the "Multifunctional Gate Box MGB" as an all-rounder for the protective door: The new system structure consists of the module for guard locking, the submodules with operating and display functions that can be plugged in there, and a bus module for connection to Profinet / Profisafe.
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Wieland Electric is further developing its "Samos" and "Samos Pro System" and is launching the "Samos Pro Compact" series. The new modules offer up to 20 safe inputs and 8 safe outputs on a width of just 45 mm Integrated USB, Ethernet and Industrial Ethernet communication, flexibly programmable using the free programming tool “Samos Plan5 + with integrated simulation and logic analysis.
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With the Beckhoff CX7000 Embedded PC, the comfortable and powerful Twin CAT 3 world is now also available for small control systems. This further increases the scalability of the PC-based control technology.
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The configurable safe minicontroller Pnozmulti 2 by Pilz takes over further tasks of the access authorization and the selection of the operating mode Industrial Security and the Safety or machine safety. As a system solution, the small controller in conjunction with the Pitreader readout unit of the Pitmode system enables comprehensive access control and a functionally safe mode selection.
