Manufacturers of industrial systems are experiencing increasing demand for innovative operating concepts that can take over machine control tasks in addition to device operation. ARM-based devices are ideal for this.
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The thin client firmware 'Visunet RM Shell' can be found on remote monitors and box thin clients from Pepperl+Fuchs, which facilitates set-up and operation with both virtualized and conventional PC-based process control systems. What does the sixth generation offer?
Two young stars of the AI scene are providing the Hasso Plattner Institute's most popular free online course to date. Since 14 June, the two 25-year-olds have been familiarizing laypeople with ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney and the like in an understandable way.
With the 'IdentSensor BVS ID', Balluff combines classic process communication with information technology. Rainer Schönhaar, Product Manager Smart Vision at Balluff, explains what's behind it and what the benefits are.
From June 27 to 30, the Munich trade fair grounds will be dedicated to automation and robotics for the second time in twelve months due to the rotation change. Exhibitors and the supporting program will entice visitors with interesting highlights.
Ifm has already acquired the Romanian software provider Devtel as of December 1, 2022. It will be integrated into GIB SRL, based in Cluj, Romania.
fpt Robotik is launching a programming language for all manufacturers and kinematics onto the market: According to the provider, the fpt ICON Programming control platform allows industrial robots and automation systems to be operated and programmed without any prior knowledge.
Until now, the 'MZ' robot series from Nachi Europe included models with a maximum load capacity of 25 kg. The MZ35 and MZ50 models with new kinematics have now been developed for applications that require payloads of up to 50 kg.
The robot tool changing systems MPS015, MPS025, MPS035, MPS055 and MPS080 are part of a newly designed series of Stäubli Connectors that cover the payload range up to 80 kg.
The 'hr65CX12' industrial camera extends the 'HR' camera series from SVS-Vistek and offers a resolution of 9,344 x 7,000 pixels.
With 'FrameSense', VMT Vision Machine Technic Bildverarbeitungssysteme has developed a static 3D measuring system for checking the type, shape and position of containers.
The 'iPOS4803' microcontrollers from Technosoft also support the CAN, USB and RS232 interfaces using a special CPU that was actually developed for motion control applications with Ethercat communication.
Georg Stawowy has moved from cable and connection systems manufacturer Lapp to fluidics specialist Bürkert, where he took over as CEO in April. The new CEO's main focus is on the digital transformation of the company.
Increased productivity and demographic change are the driving forces behind the potential of human-robot collaboration. However, when humans and robots share a workspace, the issue of safety plays a central role.
Reports of cyberattacks on industrial companies are increasing. But how should a protective shield against cyberattacks be designed for industry? A security system with IT security standards based on the Zero Trust model is a good idea.
With the 'PU-50n iShield HSM' series, Swissbit offers a solution for storing security keys for device authentication and registration in the Internet of Things (IoT). The series is available from Rutronik24.
With the new ASi-5 Safety Gateways from Bihl+Wiedemann, ASi-5 Safety can be easily integrated into existing applications - for example, if many safe and non-safe signals are to be used under just one address or if IO-Link safety devices are to be integrated.
Lütze Transportation presents 'Lion-Safe AI', a safe expansion module with four analog inputs.
The world's loneliest robot is set to reverse deforestation in the Amazon by planting seeds autonomously and automatically to make reforestation more efficient.
