D-SUB quick-locking hoods for retrofitting

The CONEC SnapLock locking system for D-SUB connectors and hoods enables a fast and secure connection and locking mechanism without additional screws. A spring clip integrated into the hood locks onto a latch pin mounted on the mating connector.

Machine-oriented visualization and operation of machines, devices and systems with the Kontron KPanel S series

With the new KPanel S Panel PC series, Kontron offers an industrial-grade all-in-one Panel PC that ensures brilliant visualization of work processes and reliable operation of machines, devices and systems in on-machine operation. Kontron HMIs have been proving their worth for some time now, for example in vehicle assembly, as you can read in the case study.

The RACPRO1 series from RECOM Power ensures greater efficiency and space savings in the control cabinet. With three-phase and integrated DC input, power range from 240 to 960 W, high efficiency, tool-free wiring and durability, the series is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.

All-in-One Solutions for UHF RFID tunnels and UHF RFID gates from Turck

Turck is supporting the trend towards modularization and flexibility in intralogistics with two turnkey Plug and Work packages. The complete packages contain all the components for setting up and operating the UHF RFID gates and UHF RFID tunnels; no programming is required. Ready for immediate use and flexible integration, the new packages guarantee precise tracking in intralogistics.

Linear Actuator FAULHABER L product family

With the all-new Linear Actuator L product family, FAULHABER is offering a unique turn-key-solution for a broad range of applications. The smaller versions 06L/08L/10L are ideal for medical, lab automation, optics and photonics or space applications. The larger versions 22L/32L using the latest GPT gear technology, are designed for applications in the industrial automation and also optics and photonics. The linear actuator FAULHABER L family can therefore be combined with a wide range of DC motors, 4-pole and 2-pole brushless motors or stepper motors and are optimized to leverage at best the torque and speed range of the different FAULHABER motor families.

The new DM2-F industrial monitor series from ICP Germany covers 30 variants and is targeted at HMI applications such as production/MES control, KIOSK systems and visualisation of production processes. There are three equipment versions for each variant: a fully equipped version for versatile applications, a slimmed-down and inexpensive Lite version as well as a High-Brightness version for use in brightly lit rooms.

Cincoze launches 15.6-inch FHD Panel PC and Monitor

Cincoze, the specialist for rugged embedded computers, is expanding its CRYSTAL display computing product line with a new 15.6-inch FHD display solution for HMI applications in harsh environments. Almost 20 new products have been launched at this time.

Dynetics offers a wide range of axial, radial and centrifugal fans with AC or DC power supply. The company therefore has a high level of expertise in fans and blowers. In this article, Dynetics provides advice to help find the optimum solutions for specific requirements. Dynetics will be presenting a range of new fans and blowers at PCIM (Hall 9, Booth 132), which takes place in Nuremberg from 6 to 8 May 2025. Some of the new products will be presented in advance in this article.

Spectra PowerBox 3000F: Industrial Box-PC Series with Alder Lake Processors

Quality control through component inspection and object identification and tracking in production processes are just two examples of machine vision applications in industrial environments. Embedded PCs such as the Spectra PowerBox 3000F with high computing power and ultra-fast interfaces for modern camera systems play a key role in these applications.

Features of RECOM's RACPRO1 Family

DIN-rail power supplies such as the RACPRO1 family offer many advantages for industrial applications but also present the user with a few challenges. The German Institute for Standardization (Deutsches Institut für Normung, DIN) is the official national standards body representing Germany internationally.

The leading trade fair for sensor and measuring technology, SENSOR+TEST, will take place in Nuremberg from 6 to 8 May 2025. Three days of pure technology and a wealth of exciting topics along the entire measuring technology chain await participants.

NRU-51V: Robust NVIDIA® Jetson GMSL2 IPC for AMR applications

The new embedded system series NRU-51V from ICP Germany is particularly suitable for applications in the mobile sector. A total of six systems, which are intended for applications such as industrial trucks, AMR and AGV or for use as sensor hubs, are available in different versions. The series supports GMSL2 (Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link 2), a serial communication protocol specially developed for the transmission of camera data in automotive and industrial applications.

CONEC ISOBUS overmoulded – The robust interface for modern agricultural technology

Whether overmoulded as a plug or socket version, CONEC ISOBUS connectors are characterised by their high resistance to extreme environmental conditions such as moisture, dirt, dust and vibrations. The robust design and overmoulding guarantee a long service life and reliable signal and power transmission.

To adapt better to rapidly changing markets, industrial production must become more adaptable and autonomous. Siemens is developing software-defined automation, which replaces hardware-based automation devices with software-defined functions. At last year's Hannover Messe, Siemens already presented solutions in this field. At Hannover Messe 2025, Siemens will showcase further innovations in Hall 9, Booth D53.

Autonomous picking robots that allow individual objects to be precisely accessed are one example. A drive unit consisting of a brushless DC-servomotor from the FAULHABER BX4 series with integrated motion controller and planetary gearhead ensures precise positioning when storing and retrieving items, and all this in continuous operation with constantly changing loads.

Spectra LV-6716H7: Embedded board for compact image processing solutions

“We need a compact solution to capture and process image data on the machine.” Image processors, AI users and IPC manufacturers know these or similar requirements well enough. And the solution usually starts with the selection of the right computer platform.

Cincoze's DC-3100 and GM-1100 series enable new options for edge AI applications

Rugged embedded computer brand – Cincoze has launched two new series of GPU embedded computers that overcome harsh environmental challenges, meet various application requirements, and provide comprehensive computing solutions for the booming Edge AI market.

AMD makes its way into single-board products from ICP Deutschland. The company has expanded its portfolio with two powerful AMD solutions. The IMB-V3000 is a Micro ATX mainboard that is equipped with a built-in AMD Ryzen Embedded V3000 processor. The IMBAX-SP6 is an industrial ATX mainboard that was developed specifically for server applications. Both single-board computers can be used, for example, in industrial automation, vision applications, medical imaging and traffic monitoring.

RECOM has offered DIN-Rail DC/DC converters for many years, but the company is now launching the REDIIN series of DIN-rail AC/DC power supplies at 90 V to 264 V input ranges and 120 W, 240 W, and 480 W power ratings.

FLYC-300: Low SWaP NVIDIA® Jetson Embedded System

With the FLYC-300, ICP Germany offers a particularly light and compact embedded system for use in mobile applications.

Whether control IPC for machines and systems with displays from 21-inch to 98-inch, operating terminals with panel PCs or industrial systems based on Raspberry Pi 3 / 4 – MASS GmbH is a reliable partner for individual industrial computers. Our range of services extends from the design, development and production of series devices to the delivery of turnkey solutions – even in small quantities and, if desired, with preconfigured software.

In order to save time and thus costs, ease of maintenance and speed of installation are playing an increasingly important role in industrial cabling. Overmoulded CONEC connectors with snap termination can be quickly and easily plugged onto sockets, sensors and actuators without any further work steps or tools.

KUKA robots disassemble battery systems

The business of electric cars is booming – but what happens to the tons of used batteries? Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation has successfully tested how industrial battery disassembly works using the KR QUANTEC robot. The goal: make the use of electric cars even more sustainable.

FAULHABER offers drive solutions for nearly every requirement

A motion controller with even more possibilities: With the new MC 3602 B and MC 3606 B motion controllers, the selection and commissioning of drive systems is now even simpler. With the compact MC 3602/06 B, DC motors, brushless DC motors, and linear motors can be operated with the typical position encoders as servo drive in accordance with CiA 402. Also new is the support of stepper motors with encoder as servo or without encoder in open-loop operation. The products ‚speak‘ EtherCAT, CANopen, RS232, and USB.