
New Spiroplan gearbox series
SEW-Eurodrive is expanding its Spiroplan gear units with a new series.
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SEW-Eurodrive is expanding its Spiroplan gear units with a new series.
The 'E-Cyclo' gearbox series ECY from Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive combines the principles of a tension shaft gearbox with the technology of a cycloidal gearbox.

Cycloidal gearbox supplier Nabtesco and controller manufacturer Keba are pooling their expertise to produce industrial robots "with the highest accuracy available on the market", according to the company.
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.

Faulhaber is expanding its BXT flat motor series with gearboxes matched to it as well as integrated encoders and speed controllers.

Business figures 1st half-year 2020
Although revenue in the first half of 2020 was 21.8% below the same period of the previous year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Schaeffler is optimistic.
A FAULHABER drive system is more than the sum of its components. When users combine products with each other, the overall performance of the system increases. Experience the FAULHABER principle of perfectly optimized parameters and interfaces for maximum quality and performance.

Schaeffler Group - Balance sheet 2019
The automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler publishes its business figures: Sales increased slightly, thanks to the Industrial division. Two regions in particular contributed to the positive result.

Norimitsu Ito is the new CEO of Harmonic Drive AG. He succeeds Ekrem Sirman, who left the company at the end of 2019, as CEO.

How about taking a break from everyday life and losing yourself in technical gadgets during the Christmas season? Computer&AUTOMATION has put together a series of pictures of experimental kits and books that make great Christmas presents.