Articles and background information on the topic
Modular machines that can be tailored to fit into existing production lines are the key to flexible production. Requirements such as distributed intelligence, fast communication and decentralized power distribution are on the planning agenda.
read more...A good example of a successful 'slimming cure' is the Swabian machine manufacturer Hero, which has streamlined its slitting and winding machines with decentralized servo drive technology. The motto: do without everything that is not really necessary.
read more...Decentralized drive technology
The more compact the power electronics in drive technology become, the more significant the cabling and installation costs become. The question is therefore: How can we achieve flexible and quickly installed machines with as little material and effort as possible?
read more...Vipa presented a new small controller under the name Micro at SPS IPC Drives 2016. For the first time, the influences of Yaskawa - Vipa's parent company since 2012 - are recognizable in the product line.
read more...In order to further increase productivity in production, the globally active automotive supplier Neumayer Tekfor decided to purchase an MES solution. The aim was to reduce machine downtimes.
read more...Digitalized, semi-autonomous production in networks using cyber physical systems (CPS) not only requires the use of 'smart' (automation) components and services - there is also a need for action when it comes to technical documentation.
read more...Developing products uniformly - across all three disciplines of mechanics, electrics and software: the household appliance manufacturer V-Zug has risen to this challenge. A field report.
read more...Drive technology / motion control
A multifunctional palletizing system has recently taken over the entire conveying and handling processes at the Sachsenobst winery. - All in all, a very demanding motion control and drive task.
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