Bosch Rexroth on hovering shuttles
The advantages of round movers
Following Beckhoff and B&R, Bosch Rexroth now also offers a planar system with 'ctrlX Flow6D'. Product Manager Hansjörg Sannwald explains the differences.
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Bosch Rexroth on hovering shuttles
Following Beckhoff and B&R, Bosch Rexroth now also offers a planar system with 'ctrlX Flow6D'. Product Manager Hansjörg Sannwald explains the differences.
B&R for planar transport systems
B&R has been integrating the 'Acopos 6D' planar system into its automation system for several years. Global Product Manager Derrick Stacey explains the role of the software in the system.

How does data get from production to IT? Balluff presented a software-as-a-service solution called Asset Data Provider (ADP) in Nuremberg. Artur Nonnenmacher, Product Manager at Balluff, reveals the details.

Visitors to the Schmersal stand can discover an exemplary IIoT application. Volker Heinzer, Product Manager Programmable Electronic Systems and Industry 4.0/ IIoT, explains what it's all about.

Easy management of devices in Ethernet industrial networks - this is made possible by the Turck Automation Suite, TAS for short. Visitors can find out about its functionality at the trade fair stand.
Posital has completed a comprehensive upgrade of its 'Ixarc' family of incremental encoders - and thus launched an overarching 'Nextgen' initiative. Jörg Paulus, European Managing Director, reports on the current status quo.
Beckhoff on planar transport systems
Beckhoff was the first company to present the new planar transport system in 2018. Product Manager Felix Schulte takes stock after five years.

What mistakes do companies make when integrating robots? How important are integration partners? Dr. Michael Klos, General Manager Robotics Division at Yaskawa Europe, provides answers.

Phoenix Contact on robot integration
Robotics is seen as a key technology for overcoming various challenges - from the shortage of skilled workers to greater sustainability. Frank Woortmann, Vice President Factory Automation at Phoenix Contact Electronics, summarizes the most important points.

The 'All Electric Society' brings upheaval for power grids and the entire energy system. Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and GEC discuss with visitors how the industry is opening up opportunities - from power generation and distribution to the management of energy flows.