‍nIn addition to our news from the past few days, I would also like to point out our intensive work over the past few weeks: We are currently revising all of our content, perhaps you have already noticed. So feel free to take a look at the RoboticWherein switch cabinet, Connectors, Cables + Wires, linear technology, communication technology or the 3D Print over. Here you will now find all content restructured and navigated at a glance. Feedback would of course be very welcome.

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Angela Struck 

New drive concept for swivel rotary tables

‍Schaeffler has implemented a completely newly designed drive for swivel axes with a precision planetary gear and servo motor. The highlight: a torsional backlash of 1 arcmin that is constant over the service life.

Gateway with improved error diagnosis

‍The new SDG Fieldbus Gateway from Schmersal increases system availability, which minimizes downtimes and simplifies commissioning. 

High-resolution Profinet encoder

The absolute rotary encoders REM and RES with Profinet encoder profile are fast and precise Turck – suitable for real-time applications in logistics, food technology and mechanical engineering.

Streamlined plastic housing

Richard Woehr presents its elegant desk housing in black and white. Designed with protection class IP67, it is also suitable for extreme environments and outdoor use.

Artificially intelligent screwing assistant

The AI-controlled screwing assistant Trimiti from Nexustec provides the worker with a clear, systematic screwing sequence during assembly via an intuitive interface. 

Mineral casting reduces deformation by 50%

The Nanodur concrete E80, developed by durcrete and Dykerhoff has an elastic modulus of over 80.000 MPa. It is based on a specially treated stone grain.

‍Linear sliding guide in a gap-free design

Igus is a member of the EHEDG and has developed the first linear sliding guide with FDA-compliant materials that consistently meets the hygienic design guidelines.

‍Real-time data in automobile manufacturing

Lucas Majewski, Mitsubishi Electric, explains in a videocast how important the integration of real-time data generation is in vehicle and parts production.

Schaeffler invests in Up2parts

Schaeffler has a stake in Up2parts acquired with the Aim to develop AI-based software to automate modern machines and the holistic value chain.

Heinz Schmersal receives an honorary doctorate

Heinz Schmersal received an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Economics - Schumpeter School of Business and Economics at the University of Wuppertal.

Heraeus sells Noblelight to Excelitas

The Heraeus Group is selling all shares in its specialty lighting business Heraeus to the US-based Excelitas Technologies Corp.

Rittal Application Center opened

Rittal has now opened its new application center in Gera for customers. The control cabinet manufacturer has been operating a pre-assembly center here since April.