Sustainability and energy efficiency are increasingly taking center stage in the industry. As a result, the use of direct current (DC) is also increasingly coming under the spotlight. The increasing proportion of renewable energies such as solar and wind, which generally generate direct current, is making the integration of DC microgrids in the industrial environment increasingly attractive.
read more...High torque density and rigidity, good damping properties, zero backlash and a large hollow shaft - these are the features combined in the new miniaturized 'Galaxie' actuator from Wittenstein.
read more...ABB claims to be the first company to achieve the expected efficiency class IE6 with its magnet-free synchronous reluctance motor design. According to ABB's definition, this has 20 percent less energy losses than comparable IE5 motors.
read more...Getriebebau Nord at the SPS 2024
With the 'Nordac Pro SK 500P', Nord Drivesystems has a control cabinet inverter that is available in variants in a power range from 0.25 to 22 kW, which can be assigned to different requirements in different industries.
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read more...»Antrieb 4.0« Research Project
The »Antrieb 4.0« research project is presenting new approaches for the interoperability and standardization of electric drives at SPS in Nuremberg. The aim of the project is to enable cross-manufacturer data provision and use in order to promote efficiency and sustainability in the industry.
read more...Sumitomo Drive Technologies at the SPS 2024
Sumitomo Drive Technologies is expanding its DA series precision gearbox portfolio to include size 10, the smallest single-stage gearbox in the series with an outer diameter of just 110 mm.
read more...The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler has announced "structural measures in Europe". This includes the reduction of 4700 jobs, around 2800 at ten locations in Germany.
read more...After the industry summit with the Chancellor, German industry is piling on the pressure. There is no more time to lose.
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The German Aerospace Center (DLR) put the Balis test field into operation on October 28, 2024. DLR is using this test infrastructure to develop and test innovative propulsion systems based on hydrogen fuel cells with an output in the megawatt range.
read more...An industry summit with the Chancellor, a meeting between the FDP and business associations - but no unified approach from the coalition. What the economy wants.
read more...Keba is expanding its drive portfolio with the single-axis servo controllers of the KeDrive D5 series, which seamlessly integrate into the open automation platform 'Kemro X'.
read more...KEB Automation at the SPS 2024
The Combivert F6 drive controllers and the S6 servo drives from KEB Automation are getting new features. Among other things, users can expect features such as DC connectivity, CAN cross-communication, Profidrive and a new dashboard.
read more...From November 12 to 14, the SPS - Smart Production Solutions event will take place in Nuremberg. Once again, organizers and exhibitors are addressing the trends in the automation industry and presenting suitable solutions, including the integration of IT into production.
read more...Interview with Sylke Schulz-Metzner
Makeathon, Young Talents Day, IT/OT convergence - you can experience all of this at SPS 2024. Sylke Schulz-Metzner talks in an interview about trade fair highlights, new formats and SPS 2025.
read more...On 1 January 2025, Dr. Marc Wucherer will take over as CEO of Lenze from Christian Wendler, who is retiring at the end of the year.
read more...Bertram Kawlath, a family entrepreneur from Ingolstadt, was elected as the new VDMA President for the next four years by the VDMA General Assembly in Wiesbaden. He succeeds Karl Haeusgen (Hawe Hydraulik SE) in the rotation.
read more...Deutsche Messe is once again inviting entries for the Hermes Award for Hannover Messe 2025. Companies and institutions participating in the trade fair can apply until January 31, 2025. The Hermes Startup Award is also being announced again.
read more...VDMA large-scale plant engineering
The VDMA Large Industrial Plant Manufacturers' Association (AGAB) has a new Executive Board. Jürgen Nowicki, CEO Linde Engineering, was re-elected as Chairman at the members' meeting on September 30 in Darmstadt. He has held this honorary position since 2016.
read more...At its meeting on September 26, Schaeffler's Supervisory Board made two appointments to the Executive Board. There is also another change in the Executive Board. As a result, the Executive Board will consist of nine members from October 1, 2024 instead of the previous eight.
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