Industrial AI at SPS | ABB Motion
Whether in robotics, predictive maintenance, or shipping, ABB uses AI across industries to enhance efficiency and safety. CTO Panu Virolainen talks about ecosystem approaches, generative AI, and the role of traditional technologies in the age of AI.
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Making machines smarter, more efficient and more reliable - that is the goal of Baumüller Nuremberg. In this interview, Markus Jaksch explains how AI is already being used in servo drives, what role digital twins play and why humans remain indispensable.
read more...Orientation for Industry and Automation
From November 25 to 27, 2025, the automation industry will meet at SPS in Nuremberg. Around 1150 exhibitors will present technologies and solutions for smart production, with a focus on industrial AI, digitalization and safety.
read more...Since August 1, Danijel Sesar, as Managing Director of the local subsidiary, has been tasked with establishing the drive specialist Stöber as a strategic partner in the Swiss mechanical engineering sector.
read more...Faulhaber is strengthening its market presence in Asia with a new sales office in India. The office in Pune will be headed by Regional Sales Manager Sachin Kurlekar, who will look after the Indian market together with a local team.
read more...The Lenze Group and Sonepar Germany have entered into a long-term cooperation agreement. The aim is to make Lenze drive technology more widely available via the Sonepar sales network.
read more...In a world where efficiency, sustainability and digitalization are shaping industrial development, FOM Industrie and Lenze are setting standards. Their partnership shows how technological excellence and shared visions can accelerate the evolution of manufacturing.
read more...The Swiss Maxon Group is expanding its expertise in the field of motion control through a strategic partnership with the German company Synapticon. The aim of the collaboration is the joint development of high-performance drive solutions with integrated functional safety.
read more...For applications where the installation space in electric drives is extremely limited, Lenord+Bauer offers an inductive rotor position sensor for detecting pole position, angle and speed with extremely small dimensions.
read more...The targeted use of frequency converters could save up to 140 terawatt-hours of electricity per year in the EU. Researchers at Fraunhofer see significant potential especially for pumps, fans, and compressors with variable loads.
read more...Christian Zeidlhack is the new Chief Market Officer at Wittenstein. The industrial engineering and economics graduate became a member of the company's Executive Board on July 1, 2025.
read more...SPS - Smart Production Solutions is further expanding its international presence. With expos and stages in China, Italy, the USA, Thailand and Malaysia, it offers the industry international platforms for innovation and networking.
read more...Incoming orders in mechanical and plant...
Incoming orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in Germany developed positively in May with real growth of 9%.
read more...From 2026, the trade fair duo Motek/Bondexpo, the international trade fair for production and assembly automation together with the international trade fair for adhesive bonding technology, will be held every two years. The next traditional industry gathering will take place in Stuttgart from October 6 to 8, 2026.
read more...According to the manufacturer, the 'Acuro AM34' absolute encoder from Hengstler is the most compact encoder in its class and even fits into driverless transport vehicles and cobots.
read more...The ROS1 driver for Trinamic motor controllers from Analog Devices enables the seamless integration of intelligent actuators into ROS-supported robot systems. This article describes features, configuration options and application scenarios for robust use in industry and research.
read more...ABB says it has set a new benchmark in the energy efficiency of large synchronous electric motors. A motor developed for a steelworks in India achieved an efficiency of 99.13% in tests, surpassing the previous ABB record of 99.05%.
read more...The 'Si1-LD' acoustic camera for industrial use from Flir enables the fast and precise detection of compressed air leaks. Compared to the 'Si124-LD Plus', it offers improved detection and quantification capabilities as well as a higher upper cut-off frequency range.
read more...Some Trinamic components are equipped with MicroPlyer technology. This interpolation technique allows existing systems with low microstep resolution to be upgraded to a higher resolution without modifying the motion control logic.
read more...Understanding Microstepping in Motion Control
Stepper motors are vital in precision applications where there is a need for smooth movement and high resolution positioning. Recognizing the differences between fullstepping, halfstepping, and microstepping control is essential for meeting these requirements. This article closes the knowledge gap by summarizing the basics of microstepping.
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