Depending on the environmental conditions or customer preference, automation systems from different suppliers must be used in the machine and process industry - a challenge! What does this mean in the area of 24 V (DC) power distribution?
Consumer attitudes have changed over the years and are forcing companies to rethink - from a linear economy to a more sustainable form of business. Digital solutions are helping companies to implement this complex project.
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With Nadella joining the Rollon and Timken family, the company is taking the next step in expanding its product range.
At E-T-A, the year 2023 will be marked by the company's 75th anniversary. Ralf Dietrich, Member of the Management Board, reveals more about the 'ups and downs' of this period.
Siemens is investing one billion euros in Germany. A new campus for development and high-tech production will be built in Erlangen for 500 million euros. It will also become the "nucleus for technology activities for the industrial metaverse".
PTC introduces the world's first fully 3D printed micro turbojet engine. It is a single, complete assembly, including all rotating and fixed components. The engine weighs only 3.6 kg.
The 'LevelEx' Ex d cable glands from Pflitsch offer a compact design, captive parts and a range of applications for Ex d, Ex e and Ex t equipment class II in the areas of gas and dust.
The 'ABS IP54 1556' product family from Hammond Electronics comprises 14 flame-retardant enclosures in flammability class UL94-V0.
With the 'Micon 5 S', 'Micon 5 SL' and 'Micon 5 Safety' model series, Rafi has introduced a new generation of robust short-stroke pushbuttons in miniature format to the market.
Suspended power and data cables on slewing jib cranes sometimes pose a high risk, as they can become entangled and break off if loads, forklift trucks and other slewing jib crane systems are moved carelessly in the immediate vicinity. A new system prevents this.
When the cable reel is empty, production comes to a standstill. This is not an unlikely scenario, as many companies can only guess at the remaining quantity of cables in the warehouse. Smart sensor technology for the cable drum rack provides a remedy.
Single Pair Ethernet as a key technology for a continuous network from the sensor to the cloud is accelerating the use of Ethernet in process and factory automation, building technology and transportation.
Endress+Hauser brings together several teams for sensor and software development at the FRIZ innovation center in Freiburg. The 70 employees work in a close network and are embedded in an environment of research institutes, start-ups and other companies.
"Today, Apple will reinvent the phone." Steve Jobs' announcement at the launch of the first iPhone proved to be true, partly because there was suddenly an app for everything. However, the App Store's successful model is under pressure, particularly in Europe.
Representatives of the EU and New Zealand have signed a joint free trade agreement. In addition, New Zealand will be part of the multi-billion euro research and exchange program Horizon Europe, as the EU Commission announced on Sunday.
The EU cybersecurity strategy defines the requirements in terms of resilience and attack defense for component and system manufacturers and manufacturing companies. The IEC 62443 series of standards aims to implement security-by-design in products and systems.
Automation solutions from Turck support the profitability, efficiency and sustainability of machines and systems. In this way, they not only increase competitiveness, but also contribute to more environmentally friendly production and intralogistics.
"Solutions for your industry - We create value together" - this is the motto under which SICK will be presenting innovations from the world of smart sensors, integrated safety and automation solutions and digital services at SPS 2023 (November 14-16, Hall 7A, Stand 340).
Comprehensive monitoring in industry is made possible by PRTG and, in combination with the new Paessler PRTG OPC UA Server product extension, offers you a holistic overview of IT and OT components in your OPC UA-enabled system, such as SCADA, MES or DCS.
Bihl+Wiedemann is a medium-sized, owner-managed company - founded in 1992 by Jochen Bihl and Bernhard Wiedemann in Mannheim. It develops and manufactures complete solutions for functional safety and data communication in machines and systems.
