Safety-related switching in industry is subject to high requirements. Safety relays play a central role here. In order to increase the availability of the safety functions, Pepperl+Fuchs has carried out a series of design measures that include diagnostic
Defining new standards is a multi-level engagement: It means working with your competitors, participating in the main standards and user associations for the successful implementation of new technology. Let’s find out why it’s worth the effort
The application of e-F@ctory at Mitsubishi Electric's Kani manufacturing facility, part of its Nagoya Works, Japan, has led to a number of hugely beneficial outcomes
halstrup-walcher has over forty years of experience in this area and exploits this know-how in refined and reliable solutions
Micro-Epsilon offers modern sensor technology allied with high speed and maximum precision for "spectra-cular" measurements
Machine learning is built upon pattern recognition and has the ability to independently draw knowledge from experience. For this reason, the technology has found its place in industrial processes
Festo has demonstrated with its BionicWorkplace how it is possible for a human to work together with a bionic robotic arm, along with numerous assistance systems and peripheral devices that are connected and communicate with each other
There is no standardized profile for candidates in the AI field. The typical candidate has a professional background in one of the established IT companies or IT consulting and has, in most cases, so far encountered a quite different working culture
Iceland implemented an ambitious plan to increase the adoption of renewable energy, with incentives to promote electric vehicles
A wind turbine’s main shaft requires a reliable bearing for operation. Some bearing designs have been known to fail prematurely resulting in costly maintenance repairs. Selecting the proper bearing is beneficial to a wind turbine’s overall performance
Wind turbines combined with pumped-storage technology: With the new “water battery”, the German-based construction company Max Bögl is setting new standards for the energy revolution. The Lapp Group is providing the cabling for the mega-structures in
Continental develops a sound insulation system for marine life, which consists of an air bubble curtain with innovative hose system that provides a double effect: It saves time and reduces noise when building wind farms
Rexel Austria is one of the first companies that transmits energy data to Siemens IoT MindSphere platform to implement energy monitoring and reduce consumption costs
According to the research company Bloomberg NEF, the first half of 2018 saw a downturn in investments of 19% compared to the same period in 2017
Plastics manufacturer saves €17,000 per year by using Mobil DTE™ 10 Excel 68 hydraulic oil; high performance hydraulic fluid helps extend drain intervals and cut energy consumption by 2.23%
Eric Zany, Channel Manager Western Europe at Parker Hannifin, explains how to maintain production efficiency and control cost in a hydraulic system
Jesse Farmer and Randy Manus, AeroGo, Inc., talk about a technology getting special interest because of its ability to maneuver loads up to 800 tons in multi-directions by controlling volumes of air
Optimizing repeatability and efficiency in a craft brewing industry through Bürkert's automation
Van Der Lee Seafish has chosen the AsepticDrive from Bauer Gear Motor, which offers a hygienic design with smooth surfaces and no cooling fins, preventing the accumulation of bacteria
Jasper Boudewijns, account manager and industrial automation specialist at Novotek, looks at the value of digital scheduling in meeting increased demand
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