M12 plug connector in hygienic design
Escha is launching an M12 connector family for the food and beverage industry. Instead of stainless steel, however, the company has opted for a plastic cover.
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read more...The global market for machines in 2019
Sales of machines and systems rose by 2% worldwide last year. But how exactly did the industry enter the coronavirus period? And more importantly, how will it start the period afterwards? The VDMA provides a current outlook.
read more...Four, seven or ten lines to be fed through
The 'Cablefix One' cable entry system from Lütze offers industrial users a flexible solution for inserting cables into the control cabinet.
read more...Variants made of plastic or gray cast iron
The HDS switchgear series for heavy industry from Schmersal is a modular series that combines various functions on one platform.
read more...Handling technology / intralogistics
Apply for the 'handling award 2019'
WEKA Business Medien's trade magazine handling is presenting the 'handling award' for the sixth time. Companies or individuals can submit their applications online until June 19.
read more...Escha Group with sixth record year in a row
The Escha Group closed the 2018 financial year with record figures. The connection technology manufacturer recorded growth of 14% compared to 2017.
read more...Trade fair duo for assembly and joining
From October 8 to 11, 2018, everything at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre will revolve around assembly automation when Motek and Bondexpo kick off.
read more...Mounting based on 24-volt technology
When it comes to supplying actuators in assembly systems, the question arises: pneumatic or electric drive? And as far as the latter is concerned, another one: do you need 400 volts and more or is 24 volts enough?
read more...Joint venture for car body construction
Schuler and Porsche launch a joint venture. The aim is to build an advanced pressing plant - with a focus on aluminum outer skin parts and the production of small batch sizes.
read more...Machine tools / precision tools
AMB 2018 on course for a record
Record numbers are being targeted for AMB 2018 in Stuttgart from September 18 to 22. A new special show is dedicated to the topic of digitalization.
read more...Status quo in 3D printing
3D printing is already in use in many companies. But for what purposes and at what cost level? Which materials are companies using? A VDMA study provides the answers:
read more...Aventics is sold to Emerson
Triton has announced its intention to sell Aventics to Emerson. An agreement has been reached with Emerson on the framework conditions and the regulatory approval process is underway.
read more...Planetary and cycloidal gears in comparison
If precision gearboxes are to be used in robotics or automation, designers are faced with a choice between two different types of gearbox: planetary and cycloidal gearboxes. The advantages and disadvantages of both solutions.
read more...Hybrid cables under constant stress
What properties must single-cable solutions for servomotors have to ensure that communication via the integrated encoder cable functions reliably even under mechanical stress in highly dynamic drag chain applications? Shielding is particularly important here.
read more...Working between -40 and +60 °C
Seifert Systems is launching a slimline cooling unit series with cooling capacities from 300 W to 6 kW. Designed to save space, the SlimLine Pro model series can be installed easily without additional fixing materials such as bolts or screws.
read more...Pneumatics in the age of digitalization
Festo presented the 'Motion Terminal' for the first time at the Hannover Messe 2017: a programmable control center for adaptive automation with digitized pneumatics.
read more...Schuler cooperates with Japanese system provider TMC
Rapid growth is predicted for aluminum beverage bottles: Against this background, the press manufacturer Schuler has entered into a cooperation with the Japanese specialist for so-called DWI bottle cans, TMC.
read more...Schuler sells technical center
The Schuler Group has sold its technical center in Tianjin, northern China, to the Swiss technology group Feintool. The Lyss-based company will produce precision components for the automotive industry in Tianjin on Schuler presses.
read more...Flow rates up to 3300 l/min
SMC has revised the VEX3 3/3-way valve series. The valves are designed for flow rates of up to 3300 l/min and have three switching positions.
read more...Mechatronics instead of pneumatics
Electric gripper accelerates wafer handling
They are easier to operate, maintenance-free and suitable for cleanrooms - these three advantages of mechatronic grippers over purely pneumatic ones were among the reasons why the developers of the wafer marking and sorting systems from Innolas decided to switch to such a solution.
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