The 'KiTorq 4552A' measuring flange from Kistler for applications in development and EOL test benches measures the efficiency of electric drives or pumps by recording not only the torque, but also the speed and angle of rotation of the motor to be tested.
Interview with PNO board member Xaver Schmidt
Corresponding connectors have been available for Single Pair Ethernet since 2019. Unfortunately, there are two different versions of the mating face circulating in the industry. PNO board member Xaver Schmidt explains how the user request for a standardized SPE mating face is being met.
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A highlight exhibit at the Pepperl+Fuchs booth is a joint project with Bosch Digital Twins Industries and Syntax. Matthias Wieland from Bosch Digital Twin Industries and Hans-Günter Busch from Pepperl+Fuchs reveal the details of the predictive maintenance solution.
Georg Schlegel is celebrating the premiere of 'Flexitast' - a push button with an integrated display that has been specifically developed for dynamic control and display requirements. Product Manager Torsten Singer explains what it's unique about.
At SPS, megatrends such as artificial intelligence, edge and cloud as well as communication technologies such as TSN and 5G become tangible. Exhibitors will present their solutions for the various technologies in practical demos.
The click-in contact inserts from Phoenix Contact for HEAVYCON heavy-duty connectors increase the efficiency of cabling. The extremely easy and safe handling without tools saves a significant amount of time. Where previously screws were used, they are now simply plugged in.
The OPC Foundation Cloud Initiative was launched in April of this year. At the SPS, Stefan Hoppe, President of the OPC Foundation, announced a breakthrough in efforts, so to speak.
Implementing IoT in an industrial environment - what company doesn't have that on their to-do list? But why do so many implementation projects fail? Christoph Müller, IIoT Partner Manager at In.hub, reflects on his experiences in an interview.
How can companies advance the digitization of their manufacturing sites? Mitsubishi Electric aims to support this challenge with a Kaizen-based concept. Stefan Knauf, Division Manager for Central Europe, explains in an interview exactly what this offering entails.
How can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) approach the digitalization of their machinery? Could the solution lie in simple plug-and-play options? Dimitri Philippe, CEO of Coligo Technologies, shares his approach.
IDS is participating in the SPS for the first time, with a focus on industrial image processing for robotics, process automation, and connected systems. One of the highlights at their booth is a ToF (Time-of-Flight) camera. Patrick Schick, Product Owner at IDS, shares some details.
tec.nicum, the service division of the Schmersal Group, is showcasing a significantly expanded service portfolio, particularly in the area of new digital technologies. Bruno Diniz, Head of tec.nicum – Solutions & Services, shares the details.
The ZVEI Section Automation announced at the SPS trade fair that positive impetus for the economy could only be created if the existing potential for efficiency through automation was exploited as quickly as possible. At present, the outlook for 2025 is still gloomy.
The 'VVB30x' condition monitoring sensor from ifm continuously records vibrations in all three spatial directions.
The 'iCube Control' automation platform from Yaskawa is officially launched at the SPS: The first controllers from the control portfolio are available with the 'iC9226' series.
With the 'DCR 1048i OCV', Leuze is expanding its Simple Vision portfolio with a further functionality: The sensor can both read 1D/2D codes within an application and check the quality of a print using the OCV method.
BD|Sensors offers the industrial transmitters 'DMPB 336' for nominal pressures from 16 to 1000 bar and 'DMP 333P' with gold-plated diaphragm for nominal pressures from 60 to 600 bar especially for use in hydrogen applications.
Pilz is focusing on miniaturization as a driver for sustainable industrial transformation: To secure safety gates, the safety expert is launching a new safety gate system. Erich Wagner, Product Manager for Sensors at Pilz, introduces it.
For the first time, a »Makeathon« is being held at the trade fair for students, where young talents will conceptualize and create prototypes in hands-on workshops of 2.5 hours over all three days of the fair. Organizer Dr. Rainer Stetter, CEO of ITQ, explains the motivation behind this event.
