The future of energy supply will be based on direct current. Lapp had this intuition early and hence supports research into the issue. The first servo cables for direct current was also engineered by Lapp
Today, it is impossible to imagine the Internet of Things without sensors. How could we capture states or carry out actions otherwise? These two activities and a connection to the web are what make these objects “intelligent”
Last year Aichi Tokei Denki launched its new AS-W ultrasonic flowmeter for fuel gas worldwide, which immediately convinced many users for its flexibility and the ability to solve common problems caused by ordinary gas meters
In the digital transition, also (intra)logistics must be considered as one of the most important elements to ensure the competitiveness of a company on the market. IoT projects should be economically viable and encourage a pragmatic approach
The human hand, with its unique combination of power, dexterity and fine motor skills, is a true miracle tool of nature. Here is how Festo developed the pneumatic robot hand BionicSoftHand to be used in combination with the BionicSoftArm
We interviewed the customer who installed Yamaha robots in its production line. In this article, you will find tips that may provide solutions to common problems, and a brand-new idea that replaces index tables
In 2019, industrial robots are so well integrated and established that their capabilities have become the norm, rather than something that turns heads in factories. Here is how the top 10 industries have moved on to the arrival of collaborative robots
At the last edition of SPS IPC Drives, LMI Technologies announced that the company received official certification for the integration of its Gocator® 3D snapshot sensors with Universal Robots
Inspection robots for pipes and ducts, rescue robots in disaster areas, or humanoid robots – they all have one thing in common: They are mobile robots that aid humans. We explain some of their requirements for drive technology in detail
Ethernet is an increasingly important network in industrial applications, especially for motion control applications require determinism, which is needed to ensure position retention and get precision and proper acceleration/deceleration of drives
Energy chain and plastic trough made of chemical-resistant plastic from igus have been in operation for years and defied hydrochloric acid exposure in hot dip galvanizing plant
Do you want to know how you can select the perfect drive system for your needs? We give you 4 tips you should always keep in mind while looking for your ideal energy-efficient electric motor
Rockwell Automation is pushing on Digital Transformation and Predictive Maintenance through recent product enhancements and strategic partnerships, with the aim of enabling the digital transition of the industry
The reason manufacturing, process, logistics and utility businesses all invest in new control and monitoring software is to build more efficient, cost-effective operations
How are Industry 4.0 and the run-up to the Internet of Things changing the engineering landscape? We discussed the status and the future of engineering with Dr. Pouria Bigvand, Director Product Management at Aucotec
Elecolors meets the yellow of Top Automazioni, which chose Elesa components with yellow inserts to better differentiate their products against competition helping visual identification at a glance
Many experts believe that OPC UA will establish itself as the new communications standard for digitalised production. This is why Schmersal chose to fit its latest generation of safety controllers with an OPC UA server
Keller für Druckmesstechnik has developed and manufactured highly reliable absolute and differential pressure transmitters for use in a space mission. The solutions undertake different tasks and contribute to the security of delicate processes
How is it possible to successfully introduce AI into an industrial business? AI is now playing an increasingly valuable role in managing industrial business operations. Here, Tobias Antius, CEO of Novotek, explains how AI is benefitting industry
Will automation become autonomous thanks to artificial intelligence? After the TechTalk, Festo will show at Hannover Messe 2019 trade fair potential and opportunities offered by AI and will explain how the company is positioning itself within this context
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