According to Siemens, revenue and order intake increased by 10% and 6% respectively on a comparable basis in the fourth quarter of 2023. In the Industrial Business, Siemens recorded its highest earnings and profitability figures ever.
With 'Movimot performance ELV', SEW-Eurodrive is expanding its range of decentralized compact low-voltage drives with 48 V (DC) supply to include network-compatible versions.
Bosch Rexroth on hovering shuttles
Following Beckhoff and B&R, Bosch Rexroth now also offers a planar system with 'ctrlX Flow6D'. Product Manager Hansjörg Sannwald explains the differences.
B&R for planar transport systems
B&R has been integrating the 'Acopos 6D' planar system into its automation system for several years. Global Product Manager Derrick Stacey explains the role of the software in the system.
How does data get from production to IT? Balluff presented a software-as-a-service solution called Asset Data Provider (ADP) in Nuremberg. Artur Nonnenmacher, Product Manager at Balluff, reveals the details.
Visitors to the Schmersal stand can discover an exemplary IIoT application. Volker Heinzer, Product Manager Programmable Electronic Systems and Industry 4.0/ IIoT, explains what it's all about.
Easy management of devices in Ethernet industrial networks - this is made possible by the Turck Automation Suite, TAS for short. Visitors can find out about its functionality at the trade fair stand.
Posital has completed a comprehensive upgrade of its 'Ixarc' family of incremental encoders - and thus launched an overarching 'Nextgen' initiative. Jörg Paulus, European Managing Director, reports on the current status quo.
Beckhoff on planar transport systems
Beckhoff was the first company to present the new planar transport system in 2018. Product Manager Felix Schulte takes stock after five years.
What mistakes do companies make when integrating robots? How important are integration partners? Dr. Michael Klos, General Manager Robotics Division at Yaskawa Europe, provides answers.
Phoenix Contact on robot integration
Robotics is seen as a key technology for overcoming various challenges - from the shortage of skilled workers to greater sustainability. Frank Woortmann, Vice President Factory Automation at Phoenix Contact Electronics, summarizes the most important points.
The 'All Electric Society' brings upheaval for power grids and the entire energy system. Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and GEC discuss with visitors how the industry is opening up opportunities - from power generation and distribution to the management of energy flows.
5G is considered a key technology for the smart factory. The international 5G-ACIA working group is laying the foundations for the industrial use of communication technology. General Chair Dr. Andreas Müller on the status quo.
Pepperl+Fuchs is now certified according to IEC 62443-4-1. The company received the certification certificate from TÜV Süd in Nuremberg as part of a handover ceremony.
ipf electronic at the SPS 2023
ipf electronic offers 3-pole M8 couplings for sensor-actuator cables with LED display in a straight design. The compact solutions are available with single or double assembled connection cables.
Georg Schlegel at the SPS 2023
The 'Modular Bus System (MBS)' from Schlegel is used to easily integrate various operating elements into the control systems of machines or systems. The company has now added a basic and extension module to the system in order to control command devices with IO-Link.
ABB has extended the family of IE5 synchronous reluctance motors IE5-SynRM. The new variant has been developed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in a wide range of speed-controlled industrial applications.
In a new study, the VDMA Electrical Automation Association examines the industry's demand for semiconductors. The results are startling, but also offer opportunities. An economic recovery is expected in the second half of 2024.
Following Beckhoff and B&R, Bosch Rexroth has now also launched a planar transport system with floating shuttles onto the market. What are the differences? Also: 5G-ACIA shows ten different testbeds, generative AI, safety development and software.
The number of industrial app stores is growing. You can find out who is introducing or managing which store in our Focus section from page 6 onwards, and we also interviewed experts on the topic of OT/IT security. Can IT solutions also be used for OT environments?
