The digital transformation is opening up new opportunities for automation technology as a whole. In this interview, Sebastian Markert explains the potential that Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT and the like hold for drive technology.
read more...Hans-Joachim Müller, SEW-Eurodrive
A higher degree of digitalization leads to a greater volume of data - also in the drive system. This creates new challenges. Hans-Joachim Müller from SEW-Eurodrive on the advantages and disadvantages of digitalization.
read more...Armin Wallnöfer, ABB Automation Products
The digital transformation is opening up new opportunities for automation technology as a whole. Armin Wallnöfer, ABB Automation Products, explains the potential that Industry 4.0, Industrial IoT and the like hold for drive technology.
read more...Whether used in process-related or integrated environments, the hygienic design actuators are designed and manufactured in accordance with the EHEDG design criteria for hygienic machines, equipment and components for the relevant process zones, according to the manufacturer.
read more...The Combistop 38 spring-applied brake from KEB Automation is often used as 'Version 38S' in disc motors, for example. Its reduced overall length allows it to be used even in tight installation spaces.
read more...On the way to the SD4x series of frequency inverters for high-speed applications, Sieb & Meyer has made the software basis and control platform ready for series production, developed an additional drive function and further developed the 'Motor Analyzer' tool.
read more...The 'Smart Motor Control Platform' from Dunkermotoren is now fully available across all series from 20 to 4000 W output power. This strengthens the supplier's position in integrated EC motors.
read more...Schaeffler reports a "strong" 3rd quarter despite a decline in sales. The reason for this is the EBIT margin before special items. The Group also ventures a forecast for 2020.
read more...The motor controllers from Pewatron fulfill the safety function Safe Torque Off according to SIL 3.
read more...SPS Connect 24.11. - 15:20 - 15:40
The simulation of electric drives has many advantages: shorter time-to-market, automated commissioning, increased efficiency of the drive, optimum design, simple analysis of existing processes.
read more...SPS Connect 24.11. - 15:40 - 16:00
Industry 4.0 is only really possible with the digital twin. The twin - also known as the administration shell - is a digital image of a physical "device" and contains all relevant data.
read more...SPS Connect 24.11. - 15:40 - 16:00
As factories become increasingly digital, they offer completely new opportunities to increase efficiency. Production processes displayed in real time and throughputs projected for the next few hours make it possible to carry out necessary interventions at an early stage.
read more...SPS Connect 24.11. - 16:00 - 16:20
The benefits of virtual commissioning (VIBN) are well known on the market: Shorter project lead times, higher software quality, optimized system performance, working from home.
read more...SPS Connect 25.11. - 12:00 - 12:20 p.m.
Setting up transparent status monitoring for electric drives usually involves a lot of effort. In addition, the secure connection through the local network is often a hurdle. But what if you could simply monitor your inverters in the cloud via mobile communications?
read more...SPS Connect 26.11. - 14:50 - 15:10
How can we use servo technology to save energy? Intelligent concepts create new possibilities.
read more...SPS Connect 26.11. - 16:20 - 16:40
Data, data, data and no end in sight. The flood of data is getting bigger and bigger: new tasks and higher requirements are making communication via fieldbuses in modern machines and systems increasingly complex. Integration into the IIoT increases the amount of data even further.
read more...Sinamics G115D is a compact drive system specially designed for horizontal conveyor applications, comprising motor, frequency inverter and gearbox in a single unit and is available in two versions - wall-mounted or motor-mounted.
read more...Modularity, flexibility and a higher power density are the trend in the development of new production machines. This has an impact on integrated drive technology. A modular, very compact multi-axis servo system meets the challenge.
read more...Independent Cart Technology (ICT) is a new generation of drive systems for production. As intelligent conveyor systems, they are an efficient alternative to conventional conveyor and positioning systems. But are they also safe?
read more...Yaskawa Drives will be exhibiting at the virtual industry trade fair Computer&AUTOMATION world & conference. We spoke to Richard Tontsch about the advantages of virtual exchange and what visitors can expect at the stand.
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