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Here you will find everything that the designer needs for his design and the development engineer for his new development, from the draft to quality assurance in production, such as new products, their applications, new technologies or research results. Company reports as well as topics on technological and megatrends in all industrial sectors complete our range of industry news. Let's start with the news.

Company News

Ebm-Papst wants to sell industrial drive technology to Siemens
The Ebm-Papst Group has announced that it will sell its Industrial Drive Technology (IDT) division to Siemens AG. Both sides have signed a corresponding agreement.
Jumo's new Sensilo plant construction is progressing
Jumo is building a factory in the technology park for the production of temperature and pressure sensors with a production area of ​​around 13 m². At around 000 million euros, the new building is the largest investment in the company's history.
3DExperience Word 2024 in Dallas
At 3DExperience World 2024 in February in Dallas, Texas, Dassault Systèmes celebrated the event's 25th anniversary. The annual user meeting supports the global community in the development of future-proof products and processes.
Michael Koch GmbH moves into a new workshop
There is now more space available in Michael Koch's “Factory” for the assembly of customer- and machine-specific safe braking resistors. The new, modern hall was recently “taken by storm” by the employees.
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI for profit-making
Elon Musk files a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of breach of contract because the company, which was originally designed as a nonprofit, is now operating for profit.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Industry news for your design and development from the specialist areas

switch cabinet

switch cabinet

On to the intelligent drive train for predictive maintenance

The Roba-brake-checker module or the torque-measuring shaft coupling from Mayr ensure intelligent safety in smart production.

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plastics

plastics

The first 100 Igus bikes hit the streets

The first 100 Igus Urban Bikes hit the streets and an in-house production facility with a capacity of 10.000 bicycles is set up in Cologne.

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Couplings

Couplings

Torque measuring shaft coupling

The smart steel multi-plate coupling Roba-drive-checker from Mayr can do more than just transmit torque and compensate for shaft misalignment.

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Robotic

Robotic

Programming robots for cable handling

As an exhibitor in the Application Park at the Hannover Messe, Artiminds Robotics is presenting a cable handling application for precise cable harness assembly.

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INDUSTRY SPECIALS

Industry news for your design and development from the branches

food technology

food technology

Lubrication and sealing-optimized linear guide

Schaeffler presents linear guides for food technology with optimized seals, wipers and long-term lubrication units.

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Mobile Machinery

Mobile Machinery

Flexible, customizable gateway for agricultural technology

IFM Electronic is presenting the Isobus Gateway at the Hannover Messe, which is designed for agricultural equipment and can be specifically adapted.

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Energy Technology

Energy Technology

All Electric Society – vision of the future of connectivity

At the Hannover Messe Preview, Harting gives an outlook on the Hannover Messe and draws the future picture of an “All Electric Society”.

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Inverter

Inverter

Certified servo controller with Profisafe interface

At Logimat, Wittenstein is presenting a safety-certified servo controller with a Profisafe interface and integrated safety card for AGVs.

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EXHIBITION SPECIALS

Industry fair news

Hannover Messe promotes energy for sustainable industry
As a networked industrial ecosystem, the exhibitors demonstrate how climate neutrality can be achieved through the use of electrification, digitalization and automation under the guiding theme of Energizing a sustainable Industry.
Control Fair 2024 | The industry is already looking forward to Stuttgart
Control 2024, the important international trade fair for quality assurance, will take place from April 23rd to 26th in Stuttgart. The trade fair places a particular focus on automation and digitalization.
SPS Nuremberg: Now in 16 halls!
The SPS – Smart Production Solutions from November 14th to 16.11th. 2023 will see significant growth in the trade fair compared to the previous year and is on the way to pre-Corona levels.

fronius11019Tractors, combine harvesters and seed drills are exposed to wind, weather and dirt every day. Damage or signs of wear and tear are therefore preprogrammed and often have to be repaired directly in the field, and not infrequently with a variety of challenges. Reliable, mobile and versatile welding systems are an important support in this case. Fronius offers several devices for these challenges.

fronius21019Welding a clean seam in a protected room with a stable power supply requires a lot of practice. However, in order to be able to maintain or repair even under more adverse circumstances - be it the lack of electricity access, rough terrain or the welding task itself - welding equipment must fulfill special criteria. Fronius offers several devices that are easy to use, robust, powerful and mobile at the same time: for example "Transsteel", "Transpocket" and "Accupocket".

All three welding power sources can be operated intuitively and, thanks to digital control, enable a stable arc and reproducible welding results. The underlying software can be updated via updates, allowing users to benefit from new or enhanced welding processes without having to invest in a new device. Splash protection (IP23 protection) and longevity are other benefits offered by this series. The manufacturer tests the durability of its devices in endurance tests whose requirements go far beyond the standards.

Ready to use everywhere

fronius31019The MMA and TIG devices Transpocket and Accupocket are particularly useful when it comes to mobile and flexible use in welding: The Accupocket is suitable for mobile use: the system weighs just 11 kg including the lithium-ion battery. in the BatteryIn operation, the energy required is drawn exclusively from the battery. When fully charged, the welding machine can weld up to eight 3,25 mm electrodes or 18 electrodes with a diameter of 2,5 mm.

The hybrid mode makes it possible to access the battery and power supply via the mains or generator at the same time. The power reserves of the battery compensate for voltage fluctuations and prevent the mains fuse from dropping in the event of overvoltage. The electricity can also be obtained exclusively from the grid. Due to the low power consumption, a much smaller current transformer with 2 instead of 8 kVA is sufficient.


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If, like the particularly robust Transpocket, there is no battery for voltage compensation, PFC (power factor correction) technology is used. It uses existing network power efficiently and avoids reactive power. To do this, an automated power factor correction models the input current to have a nearly ideal sinusoidal shape. This technology guarantees a stable arc by compensating for voltage fluctuations. Such fluctuations can occur, for example, in generator operation, for which the single-phase welding devices are designed.

Both welding power sources have features such as soft start, hotstart and anti-stick. These stabilize the arc, facilitate the ignition and prevent the annealing of the electrode. The technician in the mobile service, these programs help to produce a high quality welding result.

MIG / MAG, TIG and E-hand welding

fronius51019Multiprocess devices such as the Transsteel, with which MIG / MAG, TIG and MMA welding can be performed, are suitable for a wide range of welding tasks. A big plus of the single-phase power source is the large number of characteristics, including for aluminum and copper-silicon alloys. The Transsteel also has a second gas solenoid valve which simplifies the process change from MIG / MAG to TIG. It is also easy to use - the user is ready to weld in just three steps. All he has to do is enter the additional material to be welded, the wire diameter and the gas used.

Other special features are the TAC function and puncture and interval welding. TAC helps to set stitching points: so that the two molten baths connect to one another, the pulsed arc sets them in motion. The function is also helpful when welding thin sheets without additional material. Also intended for joining thin sheets is the puncture and interval welding, since the heat input is lower here.

Regardless of the choice of welding power source - they need to be brought to the job site. Fronius offers the appropriate "Case" tool not only for the device but also for the necessary accessories for professional use on site.


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