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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Jan-Philipp Liersch
Product Manager Robots, Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV, Ratingen
presents the partner solutions, which are the focus of the trade fair presentation at this year's Motek.
The statement was posted on 6. October 2015 given in Stuttgart.
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Mitsubishi Electric shows how machine tools in networked production systems, with smarter CNC Control, Edge Computing and increase productivity through partner solutions. In this article you will find information about the innovations for EMO 2023, the connection of robots via a plug-and-play integration or the new one CNC Control M8V with direct WiFi connection.
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The Gimatic booth at K 2013 was transformed into a fan block from two sides: on the one hand, customers and trade visitors were captivated by three decades of football history, on the other hand, a vacuum gripper for organic sheets and many other gripper innovations were convincing. Customers such as Prautec, Gerhardi and Hahn Automation also gave insights into the collaboration with the mechatronics technician, who not only impressed them with half the delivery times. Last but not least, we learned what a soccer world champion thinks of the controversial technology in goal.
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The so-called Harting Plug is a veteran of connection technology. Every electrician associates quality and reliability with it. If you add competence and trust, you get a guarantee for a good partnership. With a willingness to innovate and know-how, companies today master the challenges of the present and the future together. The technology group and Kuka have been doing this for decades. On occasion 75 years Harting this is a good reason to review what we have achieved together.
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Harting sets new standards for the 75th anniversary industrial networks in automation for networking technical devices, machines and systems. In order to make its new developments around the megatrends Industry 4.0 and IIoT accessible to the public in times of the corona crisis, the technology group has set up a dialogue platform for communication under the label "Harting Experts Camp".
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The Router (Network Router) plays a crucial role in communication between devices within a network and with the outside world. It enables a connection between computers or networks located in different locations and based on different network technologies. Modern network routers support today 5G Mobile radio standard, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 6, remote maintenance or the Smart Home Integration. We present the novelties.
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What does Scada mean today? In the past, Scada systems were used for monitoring, control and regulation and were appropriately used to manage systems and processes. Today, with the digitalization of industry and the associated new business models, it is becoming an important part digital transformation. And so has Mitsubishi Electric brought its proven platform Maps 4 to a new level. For the EMEA markets, Genesis64 complements the Maps software for system monitoring and process control.
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Rauscher presents eight new Basler ACE U cameras with global shutter CMOS sensors in VGA and 1,6 megapixel resolution that deliver up to 520 images / s. The Sony Pregius IMX273 sensor with a pixel size of 3,45 µm offers optimal image quality, high speeds and low noise. The IMX287 sensor has twice the pixel size with an edge length of 6,9 µm.
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Industrial roller blinds by Steinbock are used on machines wherever there is limited space for the installation of other protective elements. The roller blind covers are simply rolled up on a shaft with spring mechanism. In most cases, the cover material consists of textile tapes of different nature and resistance and is resistant to oil, coolant or heat. From there are these industrial roller blinds in up to 1200 mm width.
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Hilscher extends his PC cards Technology for the remote Network Interface AIFX-RE \ M12 with M12 connection technology. The use of M12 instead of the classic RJ45 Connectors enables the use of the PC card family for industrial applications Communication Cifx in a harsh industrial environment. With the extended network interface, protection classes up to IP67 realize and reduce maintenance.
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The Industrial Ethernet is increasingly establishing itself as an extension of the standard Ethernet in Industry 4.0 environments. During the establishment of field buses sinks, the market for grows Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Ethercat and all other industrial networks. However, the increasing IIoT applications are demanding more and more. OPC UA and TSN should solve that and the proprietary protocol problem. Here you can find out how Industrial Ethernet is developing further.
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Pepperl + Fuchs offers a diverse and powerful IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) portfolio with software and integration know-how. This allows the products to be digitally connected to the cloud throughout. This year, the company took the initiative Manufacturing X presented. Read here what this is all about, how it is received in the process industry and what else is happening in the field of industrial IoT:
