Special newsletter for the SPS

‍aStarting next Tuesday, the elite of the automation industry will be gathering again at the 32nd SPS in Nuremberg. Experience groundbreaking innovations and discuss control and drive technology, sensor technology, artificial intelligence and other exciting future topics with experts. Our development scout is already offering you exclusive insights into the trends that are driving smart production.

See you in Nuremberg 

Angela Struck 

Intelligence in motion from a global network

koco Motion is presenting its expertise for tailor-made drive solutions at the SPS, based on, among other things, DC and BLDC motors, stepper motors, servo motors and controllers.

Torque measuring shaft coupling

Mayr Drive technology presents a steel multi-plate clutch with an integrated sensor, which can do more than just transmit torque and compensate for shaft misalignment. 

Linear motor axes and actuators in the package

Bosch Rexroth Similar to its multi-axis systems, it now offers a complete package for linear motor axes with coordinated mechanics, electrics and software. 

Safety brakes for robotic arms

The experts at know how intelligent, talking modular robot brakes can be cleverly used for process monitoring Mayr Drive technology.

Virtual twin and robotics

Dassault Systemes demonstrates with Omron and Ecoshpere the power of virtual twins for automation and robotics using the example of an automated production line.

Cobots with the fastest camera joint

The cobots from Omron offer even more security and further improved features. Four models are available with payloads of 5 to 14 kg.

3D camera with time-of-flight method

Schmersal presents a 3D camera for the automated capture of digital process data in real time. It creates millimeter-precise 3D depth images.

Inductive couplers with high shock resistance

The inductive couplers from Turck now offer improved performance and new functions such as selective pairing. The start-up time is 600 ms. 

Ex-smartphone for 5G and Wi-fi 6

Pepperl + Fuchs presented with this 6-inch Android smartphone from the brand Ecom the next level of digitalization in hazardous areas. 

Control makes the start of digitalization easier

Mitsubishi Electric offers an easy-to-use PLC for the digital transformation process. The small control is suitable for simple applications.  

Easy to use automation system

Jumo presents for the first time an automation system with a touchscreen that covers the application from the field level to the cloud. 

Safety Fieldbox for additional fieldbuses

Two new variants of the safe field box from Schmersal are now also available for Ethernet/IP with CIP Safety and EtherCAT with FSoE.  

Gateway with improved error diagnostics

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

First managed switches for SPE

With the new SPE switch from Phoenix Contact sensors and field devices can be integrated directly into Ethernet networks.

Secure positioning

The robust RFID system in IP67 from Pepperl + Fuchs delivers reliable signals during assembly and maintenance work on working and lifting platforms.

Data rooms for digital transformation

Show how the optimization of entire value chains can be achieved in order to shape the digital future Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud. 

Trends in Automotive – Data means Energy

Lucas Majewski from Mitsubishi Electric explains in a videocast how real-time data helps to optimize vehicle and parts production processes. 

High-resolution Profinet rotary 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.

Terminal block with standard plug-in zone

The Combi terminal blocks with standardized plug-in zones Phoenix Contact make wiring much easier. The lever push-in technology is new. 

Great feedback for Single Pair Ethernet

The experts of Weidmüller  are sure that SPE has reached the stage of market readiness, which is also confirmed by the strong demand at the trade fairs.  

Cable gland from the modular system

Kaiser presents the Progress series from Agro, a versatile modular system for freely combinable cable glands. 

Control cabinet construction with IoT + AI

The LQGroup offers a wide range of conventional control cabinets equipped with controls, sensors, actuators and switching devices.

Ratio pyrometer for process monitoring

The new pyrometer CS Vision from Optris measure temperatures from 300 to 3000 degrees Celsius of metals, melts or ceramics.

Weighing and metal detection in one

The new checkweigher from Minebea Intec combines weighing and metal detection in one base frame. Two HMIs share the tasks.

Temperature transmitter with drift detection

The digital universal temperature transmitter from Wika allows very stable and flexible temperature measurement and offers maximum combination options for sensor connections.

Housing for measurement technology for H2 generation

Pepperl + Fuchs presents its Purge housings, which are used to safely accommodate measurement technology in Ex zones during hydrogen production.

Sustainable plastics for CO2-Neutrality

Igus focuses more on environmentally friendly solutions and shows how sustainable, high-performance plastics can have a positive impact on the circular economy.