Bürkert Campus Criesbach (www.polyformnext.de)
Bürkert opens competence center for plastics technology
The new Plastics Technology Competence Center at the Bürkert Campus Criesbach is a central location for the company's entire plastics value chain. Covering an area of around 6,000 square meters, the new building has united the laboratory, toolmaking, design, production and pilot plant under one roof since December 2024.
read more...New Automation (www.computer-automation.de)
New Automation Management Board strengthened
New Automation, the training association for industrial companies in the field of automation technology, has expanded its board and set up new projects for young talent.
read more...Bürkert (www.computer-automation.de)
Strategic investment in the microfluidics sector
On June 1, 2023, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems from Ingelfingen acquired a majority stake in the Swiss start-up ReseaTech from Burgdorf. The two companies have been working successfully on joint projects since 2021.
read more...In focus: HMI (www.computer-automation.de)
The e-paper of issue 06/23
How can digitalization and artificial intelligence help to make production processes sustainable? How can cobots and automated guided vehicles bring variety to everyday working life and how can they support people? Starting points in this issue.
read more...Bürkert (www.computer-automation.de)
Management team complete from November
From November 1, 2023, Roman Gaida will be responsible for global sales and marketing activities at Bürkert Fluid Control Systems as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and member of the Management Board.
read more...Bürkert (www.computer-automation.de)
"It's important to channel the forces well"
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.
read more...Bürkert (www.computer-automation.de)
Automation system in the ATEX control cabinet
The Bürkert valve terminal Airline Ex (type 8650) for Siemens Simatic ET 200iSP has been optimized for future requirements.
read more...Bürkert (www.computer-automation.de)
One piece of hardware is not enough!
Bürkert now wants to increasingly address the process industry with intelligent systems for targeted plant monitoring. The focus here is on solutions that transmit and process status and diagnostic data from IO-Link field devices.
read more...Redundancy block for valve terminals (www.industrial-production.de)
Solution for safety-related shutdown
To prevent emergencies from turning into accidents, fluidic systems must be designed redundantly in many applications. With the MKRS redundancy block, Bürkert offers a solution for safety-related shutdown for its valve terminals.
read more...Flow measurement (www.computer-automation.de)
Reliably recognize media changes
Due to the quality and hygiene guidelines that apply to food and beverage production, production systems must be cleaned regularly when changing batches or products. Modern flow meters help to reliably detect media changes.
read more...Kuka (www.computer-automation.de)
Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann becomes new CTO
The search has come to an end: as of November 1, the Augsburg-based Kuka Group has a new Chief Technology and Development Officer, Prof. Dr. Peter Hofmann.
read more...Modular platform for temperature control (www.polyformnext.de)
Reliable control of process temperatures
The requirements for temperature control can vary considerably. Flexible and reproducible solutions are required here.
read more...Impressions (www.computer-automation.de)
The Hannover Messe 2019 in pictures
At Hannover Messe 2019, exhibitors demonstrated what the networked production processes of the future will look like. In addition to AI, digitalization, 5G and I4.0, the Computer&AUTOMATION team has put together a selection of other things to see at the trade fair.
read more...Electromotive process control valves (www.industrial-production.de)
Fast and precise control valves
read more...Flow measurement (www.computer-automation.de)
Hygienically flawless for the pharmaceutical industry
Hygienic conditions must be maintained when cleaning containers in the pharmaceutical industry. It is ideal if the flowmeters used for this purpose do not require contact between the sensor element and the medium.
read more...Achema 2018 (www.computer-automation.de)
New process automation products
Achema is the international forum for chemical technology and the process industry - a brief insight into innovations from the sector can be found in the picture gallery.
read more...Robot welding (www.computer-automation.de)
Control coolant circuits to optimize the process
Controlling the coolant circuits in welding applications makes sense for several reasons. New plug & play system solutions are now so compact that they fit directly next to the robot's supply platform on the base plate.
read more...Current products (www.computer-automation.de)
Innovations in sensor technology
What would the smart factory of today and tomorrow be without sensors? Sensors are indispensable as the basis of every industrial production system. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current trends in a picture gallery.
read more...Interview further education (www.polyformnext.de)
Successful in the distance learning program Applied Plastics Technology
Women also successful in technical degree courses. Earning a Master's degree part-time - this challenging concept at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences demands a lot from students.
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