Frequency analysis without programming
The Twincat Analytics software from Beckhoff offers a complete workflow from data acquisition, data storage and analysis to the dashboard for continuous machine monitoring.
read more...read more...Safety-certified multi-axis motor controller
The motor controllers from Pewatron fulfill the safety function Safe Torque Off according to SIL 3.
read more...News from safety-related automation
With increasing cycle rates, machine functions are becoming ever more complex - against this background, the topic of functional safety is becoming increasingly important. Computer&AUTOMATION shows a selection of current products relating to this topic in a picture gallery.
read more...The interface to the motor
A year and a half ago, the encoder manufacturers Baumer, Hengstler and Kübler joined forces to establish an open single-cable solution between motor and drive with 'SCS open link'. What has become of it? Jonas Urlaub from Kübler takes a stand.
read more...Generational change at management level
On March 1, 2019, Kerstin Jung assumed overall responsibility for the Bühler Motor Group's HR department. In addition, Michael Eckert has been responsible for production planning and the company's global production sites since May 1, 2019.
read more...'Smart Motor' reduces variant diversity by up to 70
Conveyor technology places very specific demands on drives. With both mains-operated and controlled motors, the user has therefore inevitably had to make compromises to date. Not so with a 'smart motor'.
read more...ABB at the Hannover Messe 2019
Smart sensor checks the condition of bearings
ABB is adapting its smart sensor technology, which is already used to monitor the condition of low-voltage motors and pumps, to pillow block bearings. The aim is to avoid unscheduled downtimes and extend the service life of systems.
read more...Robust in 2018 - uncertainty with a view to 2019
"The forecast production growth in the German mechanical engineering sector of 5% to a record EUR 228 billion in 2018 is ambitious, but achievable," said Carl Martin Welcker, President of the VDMA, at the association's annual press conference in Frankfurt.
read more...Modular and secure
Increasingly complex applications require increasingly flexible system components - including safety gate protection. With a modular system, users can adapt their solution to individual requirements.
read more...Bonfiglioli lays foundation stone for new headquarters
The Italian company Bonfiglioli has laid the foundation stone for its new headquarters in Calderara di Reno. In addition to the head office, the central plant for industrial drive technology, the group's traditional business area, is to be built there.
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