The sensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) enables practical solutions for rural areas, preventive maintenance for industry and the sustainable use of resources. Alpha-Omega Technology identifies three trends for the IoT in 2024.
25 years of the International Space Station
Exactly 25 years ago, the "Unity" and "Zarya" modules became the foundation for the International Space Station (ISS): Nasa celebrated this with a telephone ceremony. However, the future of the ISS remains uncertain.
Large-scale cyber attacks often target public institutions and companies. But many private individuals also feel threatened.
Posic launches a new version of the encoder kit 'IT5602C' with higher speed and finer resolution.
With the 'IMEA 64', PWB encoders is expanding its portfolio of bearingless absolute encoders with magnetic scanning. It can be used to precisely record single and multiturn positions even when de-energized and store them for up to 18 years.
Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies and Lowpad BV have entered into a strategic partnership to complement Omron's mobile robots with Lowpad's flat solutions.
Siemens announces the acquisition of BuntPlanet, a technology company based in San Sebastian, Spain. BuntPlanet provides software applications for water management companies worldwide.
Groschopp offers the 'EGK65-30NAE' servo motor for extra-low voltages from 24 V to a maximum of 60 V. It can be integrated into battery-powered systems in particular and is suitable for mobile applications such as driverless transport vehicles in warehouse logistics.
Yamaha Robotics, Factory Automation Section, is expanding the 'YK-XE' SCARA robot series to include the cleanroom-compatible 'YK-XEC' model. This version is suitable for automated work in cleanrooms and will be gradually introduced from February 1, 2024.
A lot of high-tech goes into good scaffolding. At Peri, a total of 18 Yaskawa robots therefore weld and assemble so-called horizontal ledgers fully automatically.
The 'P1201' embedded computer from Cincoze is ideal for use in autonomous mobile robots (AMR).
With the 2023.2 release of the 3D simulation software 'Fastsuite E2', Cenit delivers targeted, AI-based functionalities to support manufacturing processes in addition to 28 technological innovations for the simulation and programming of robots.
Universal Robots (UR) is expanding its product portfolio with a cobot with a payload capacity of 30 kg. The 'UR30' is part of the company's redesigned cobot generation and is based on the same architecture as the 'UR20'.
The German Logistics Association (BVL) has awarded the German Logistics Prize 2023 to Dachser and Fraunhofer IML. The jury honoured their digital twin '@ILO' ('Advanced Indoor Localization and Operations').
Gearboxes set the pace in production. Read the white paper "Cycloidal gears for electromobility" by Nabtesco to find out why a technological change is needed in production and how you can significantly increase the efficiency of your production with cycloidal gears.
43% of managers from the automotive industry surveyed in Germany use some form of artificial intelligence (AI) in machine vision. This is one of the findings of the 'AI Machine Vision in the Automotive Industry Benchmark Report'.
For the second time, the Harting Technology Group generates sales slightly in excess of EUR 1 billion. The company anticipates a gloomy economic development for the current financial year.
With the intrinsically safe 'Smart-Ex 03', Pepperl+Fuchs presents a 5G and Wi-Fi 6-capable smartphone for flexible use in public and private networks. Christian Uhl, Head of Communication at Pepperl+Fuchs, explains the special features.
Rollon and Nadella, both members of the Timken Group, exhibited linear technology products for intelligent automation and robotics at SPS. The iAXNR oval system combines linear technology with sensors for monitoring vibration and temperature.
The Schlegel charging sockets are available in three versions, each with two USB ports from the combinations of USB-A and USB-C: A/A, A/C and C/C. The USB-A port delivers up to 2.4 A, the USB-C port up to 3 A charging current at 5 V output voltage.
