Yokogawa released in Europe the Sushi Sensor, a compact wireless device that measures vibration and temperature and uses LoRaWAN, a low-power wide-area (LPWA) wireless data communication protocol
The new edge applications Analyze MyWorkpiece /Capture, Analyze My Workpiece /Toolpath and Analyze MyMachine /Condition enable data capturing, workpiece data visualization and analysis, and machine condition monitoring
Spectrum Instrumentation Digitizers and AWG are for Atmospheric research with LIDAR at Leibniz Institute, as they are sensitive enough to detect laser beam reflections from single atoms 100 km away even in broad daylight
Thordon Bearings' polymer SXL turbine guide bearing has been used in Fortum's 10MW hydropower plant at Vassinkoski, Sweden, which is now successfully operating
Global investment in digital electricity infrastructure and software has grown by over 20 per cent annually since 2014
Sicon conveyor belts from Continental have been proving themselves in the gentle transportation of fish feed both within factories and for loading the feed onto ships and conveying it onboard
Altra Renewables provides technically advanced aftermarket products to satisfy the complex and challenging needs of the wind power industry
Many applications would benefit from a brushless motor without a sensor. There are various options for realizing this. A method developed by maxon is now setting new standards for precision and reliability
We interviewed the customer who had installed Yamaha robots in his production line. In this article, you will find tips that may provide solutions to common problems, and a selection of linear conveyors that defy conventional production wisdom
Intricate sewing applications in automotive interiors are now possible thanks to a new automatic sewing machine with six-axis robot, which enables high-quality design with parallel curved seams
The Pick-it M-HD high definition 3D camera is the latest addition in the Pick-it 3D Robot Vision range, launched at last year’s PPMA Show by Rar UK Automation. The combination of the latest Pick-it 2.0 3D picking software and the new M-HD camera provide
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has published its new World Robotics Report which highlights an increase of 30 percent in units shipped globally in 2017 compared to 2016
The subject of cushioning for pneumatic cylinders does not often get the consideration it deserves. This is a fundamental oversight as the benefits include greater speeds, reduced cycle times, less noise, reduced shock and lower energy bills
How Kuka has built its six-axis robot using an in-house 3D printer to print and test designs much earlier than if they outsourced parts. This new production model, that combines 3D printing and robotics, could be the future of manufacturing
Quality assurance and integrated automation play a very important role in manufacturing companies. In the factory of the future, an ever-increasing amount of measurement data will be generated for this purpose
Delivering thrill rides and doing it safely is not easy task. The new Gyro Swing at a Swedish amusement park generates 4-G forces and moves at over 100 km/h, but the fun is under control thanks to high-power regenerative variable-speed drive
Helping plastic processors identify all opportunities and advantages brought by this digital transformation, ExxonMobil has launched its ‘Advancing Industry 4.0 in Plastics with Hydraulic Fluids’ guide
Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Inkjet Technology: These pioneering techniques revolutionized the existing printing methods and opened up new manufacturing applications thanks to highly refined and reliable technologies
Depending on the model, digital multimeters are suitable for measurements in various applications. Before buying a DMM, users should know exactly when they want to use the device and how they can make use of the devices’ features
Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company spec'd Mitsubishi Electric human machine interface screen (HMI) and a PLC in their newly redesigned bread slicing machine
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