Image Processing

Image processing for quality assurance

Embedded vision, Gig-E and 3D cameras, frame grabbers, CMOS sensors, etc. to avoid errors and determine position

Communication

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

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IPC

IPC for manufacturing and production

HMI, smartphone, tablet, mobile phone, monitor and accessories for harsh industrial environments and hazardous areas

Image: Ecom

Robot

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

Sensors for the Internet of Things

Safety sensors, torque sensors, optoelectronic sensors or magnetic sensors, also for various types of protection

Safety Technology

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

steering

Controls for mechanical engineering

Programmable logic controls, CNC controls, TNC controls or safety controls with digital twin and control technology

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.

Automation Pepperl Fuchs


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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

  • Pepperl+Fuchs has many years of experience in the field of explosion protection and industrial sensors. With this know-how, the company is the right partner and a connecting element in the hydrogen chain
  • 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....
  • 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...
  • 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 Cobots gear kit 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.


 

Immerse yourself in the automation technology of yesterday: Here you will find developments from 2019 – 2017. Have fun and exciting déjà vus with the drive memory! The page is under construction.

Programmable incremental encoder from Baumer from 2010

 

Turcks extensive portfolio Temperature Sensors also in combination with moisture measurement or vibration measurement offers a wide selection for a wide range of applications. The comfortable one temperature sensor The TS+ series, for example, is very flexible, easy to assemble and quick to commission. The new combined temperature/vibration sensor CMVT also offers results with high accuracy IO-Link. Below you will find innovations for temperature measurement:

Turck temperature sensor

 

The temperature sensor is indispensable in the Measurement Technology and process control. The latest developments in temperature sensing focus on sensor materials and measurement accuracy as well IO-Link Integration of multifunctions. This article also shows how the latest sensors are used in industrial and technological contexts. Find out how advanced temperature sensors from various manufacturers improve precision in critical areas Applications increase.

The Artificial intelligence (AI) will change our lives in ways we never thought possible. It seems like there are new breakthroughs and developments in AI technology almost every day. From data analysis to natural language processing, systems have evolved a lot. Recently, however, the AI ​​has a whole new level reached. Which it is, where the technology could still lead in the next few years and how AI in different industries is already being used, find out here.

Artificial intelligence

 

Low cost automation is easy to use with the Robolink modular system Igus implement. This is made possible, among other things, by the long-lasting and at the same time cost-saving Tribo plastic Strain wave gearthat in the Igus Robotic arm are used. Pick-and-place tasks, assembly work or cleaning work are suitable for this, for example. The manufacturer is also launching a brand new bionic robot hand for the Cobot Rebel. Find out more about simple, flexible and cost-effective robotics. 

Igus robotic arm

 

The Pepperl + Fuchs Brand Ecom Instruments offers a range of Ex cell phones and smartphones for use in Atex Zone 1 and Atex Zone 2. These also have all relevant international Ex protection certificates such as IECEx, NEC, among others. In addition to explosion protection, this is also suitable Ex-protected cell phone or Manufacturing Smartphone also for lone worker protection (LWP) and push-to-talk application. In this article we introduce you to the new products.

Ecom mobile phone smartphone

 

Turck offers in the portfolio of his fieldbus Technology IO modules and IO systems for industrial Automation in Ex and non-Ex areas as well as bus components and bus systems for process automation. For the network technology the company has unmanaged and managed switches and coupler in protection class IP20 and IP67 in the program. See the new developments here.

Turck network technology

In a world that is getting stronger connectivity reliable and efficient network technology is of great importance. One of the main players are the network switches. In this article we present the latest developments from Ethernet switch with which powerful and reliable industrial data communication can be set up.

Phoenix Contact SPE switch

On the initiative of Trumpf In 2020 around 60 industrial companies implemented the new tracking standard Omlox a. This allows different localization technologies to be connected together. examples are UWB extension, rfid, 5G or GPS. The first Omlox testing laboratory in the world has recently been opened. In addition, the UWB Alliance and PI's Omlox Community have signed a collaboration agreement. Here you can find out everything you need to know about the new positioning standard.

Omlox UWB

 

The digital landscape is constantly changing and at the forefront of this digital transformation is the Generative AI. In this article from the start-up Schopf Meta Consult founder Peter Schopf describes the origins and meaning of generative Artificial intelligence and presents three Entry scenarios for companies that can be implemented quickly and easily. Along with his Meta Business Twin (MBT) he presents the practical application.

SMC Generative AI

Artiminds Robotics supports this Roboticindustry with innovative software solutionswho program, operate and integrate the robot industrial robots simplify. The pioneer for sensor-based robot applications supports the implementation of advanced projects such as force control and image processing and offers comprehensive advice - from planning to optimization. Read what's new at Artiminds:

Programming Artimind's robots

 

Which one Lawn Mower is the right one for your garden? Save time and effort with the best models for different lawn sizes. This article will guide you through tests and criteria to find the ideal automatic lawn mower. At the same time we provide you with the latest models before:

Husqvarna robotic mower