Safety functions for servo drives
Safe Torque Off (STO) is almost standard for servo drives. Many manufacturers do without other frequently required functions because they do not have the capacity for safe developments.
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Lidl tests autonomous and electric T-Pod
Lidl is planning to test the self-driving T-Pod e-transporter from Swedish company Einride. The project is due to start in Halmstad (Sweden) in fall 2018. The T-Pod can carry 15 pallets and weighs around 20 tons when loaded - with a range of up to 200 km.
read more...Making electric mobility suitable for long journeys
Under the name 'Ionity GmbH', the automotive industry wants to get down to business when it comes to e-car charging stations. The planned Europe-wide charging network is set to take shape by the end of 2017. The companies want to take away the public's "range anxiety" about electric vehicles.
read more...First robot factory in Europe
On November 2, Yaskawa broke ground for its new robot factory in Europe in the Slovenian town of Kočevje. The first Motoman robots are to be manufactured there from 2018.
read more...Dieter Bellé steps down prematurely
Automotive supplier Leonie has to look for a new boss. CEO Dieter Bellé will end his term of office in January 2018. No successor has yet been appointed.
read more...Back in automation with 'u-control'
After the connection technology specialist Weidmüller announced its re-entry into the I/O business in September 2013, the Detmold-based company is now expanding its u-remote system to include PLC functions and, in the future, drive technology.
read more...In Leipzig for the third time
The third regional trade fair All About Automation for the region around Leipzig took place at the end of September 2017. 95 exhibitors met with trade visitors from Central Germany.
read more...Managing Director Günter Baumüller deceased
Günter Baumüller, Managing Director of Baumüller Holding, passed away at the beginning of October 2017 after a short, serious illness surrounded by his family. He was 77 years old. Günter Baumüller was actively involved in the company's activities as a member of the Advisory Board until the end.
read more...Profibus User Organization (PNO)
New Profidrive profile tester available
The PNO has announced that a new version 5 of the Profidrive profile tester is now available. The Profinet-based tool can be used to test drives for compliance with the Profidrive profile.
read more...In the video - SPS IPC Drives 2017
IT is pushing into automation
It will be the biggest SPS IPC Drives we have ever organized. With this statement, Mesago Managing Director Martin Roschkowski opened the press conference for SPS IPC Drives 2017. There were also conceptual innovations to announce. We were there with the camera.
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