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.
A year ago Basler (Distribution Rauscher) is changing its portfolio with the Boost series Cameras with Coaxpress 2.0 interface expanded. These are with modern CMOS Sensors fitted. The series has now been expanded to include six new Boost cameras with 20, 32 and 45 megapixel resolution. The industrial cameras owe their excellent image quality to the sensors of the XGS series from ON Semiconductor.
On the basis of the safety-oriented radio protocol "Swave-safe", Steute has developed a three-stage radio foot switch. This switch with the designation RF GFS 2 D (VD) SW2.4-safe is a 3-stage wireless safety foot switch off-on-off. The design is designed for ergonomic, fatigue-free operation and a long service life even under harsh environmental conditions.
Norelem has its range of monitor mount supplemented by a particularly compact model. The new monitor mount is 50 mm shorter than the previously available version. It is therefore very well suited for applications in which there is little space for a PC and monitor. New accessories are also available. carrying arms, a tablet support and keyboard tray expand radius of action and flexibility.
With the "Rapixo CXP", Matrox Imaging (Rauscher) has developed a new generation of frame grabbers for version 2.0 of the Coaxpress (CXP) interface standard. With it, data rates of up to 1.0 Gbit / s (CXP-1.1) or up to 6,25 Gbit / s (CXP-6) can be achieved - also backwards compatible with Coaxpress 12,5 / 12.
Secure and fast communication via voice control and the wrist: With the new Smart-Ex Watch 01, the Pepperl + Fuchs brand Ecom is adding a real hands-free application to its portfolio of communication solutions for mobile workers. The Smart-Ex Watch 01 is the first Smartwatch for the Ex area in Zone 2/22 and Div. 2.
In times of the corona pandemic, mouth and nose masks are a familiar companion for external visitors to companies. But what if the mask is forgotten again and again? At Harting is that no problem. The company has one Vending machines for toiletries developed, which quickly comes to the rescue.