An intelligent multi-axis system – quicker, more convenient and more cost‑effective than ever before: Bosch Rexroth now makes this possible with the new Smart Function Kit for Handling. After the Smart Function Kit for Pressing and Joining, the linear motion technology experts are expanding the Smart MechatroniX solution platform with a second predefined subsystem which can be operated intuitively.

The leading trade fair for sensor and measurement technology SENSOR+TEST will take place digitally from 4-6 May 2021. On the three days of the trade fair, participants can expect a plethora of exciting topics dealing with the entire spectrum of measuring technology.

TDK-Lambda expands the TPS series with a power supply unit with 48 V, 83.3 A and 4 kW output power. The TPS4000-48 operates from an industrial three-phase input. It can automatically run from 400, 440, or 480 Vac nominal delta or WYE inputs, without wiring changes or the need for large, costly step-down transformers.

The mobile app easymon from in-tech enables real-time monitoring of machines and plants - worldwide and locally. The app supports the open control platform PLCnext Control and is available from Phoenix Contact's PLCnext App Store. On request, the engineering specialist in-tech can develop customer-specific extensions. Modification to other control families is planned.

Bressner Technology, a leading provider of specialized high-performance computing (HPC), has expanded its PCI Express Gen 4 product line with the introduction of the 4U Pro, a professional Gen 4 expansion platform that offers twice the performance of the previous Gen 3 standard.

Nippon Pulse Motor (NPM) – represented by Dynetics – presents a new compact series of direct drive servo motors.

The Panel Mount HMI TANARO 7.0 BX PCT is designed for applications with high performance requirements. Garz & Fricke introduces the TANARO 7.0 BX PCT, the latest evolution of its existing family of Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). The TANARO 7.0 BX PCT is the first HMI based on Garz & Fricke's new TANARO board.

The Wooden Touch Table is the latest application from Printec-DS. High-quality workmanship and extensive features enable fascinating applications. With its new touch table, the southern German manufacturer has created a scalable design that can be easily tailored to customer-specific requirements.

Spectra-Panel Z-Series meets requirements of the food, pharmaceutical and medical industries. Hygiene requirements are particularly high in the food, pharmaceutical and medical industries. Since the spread of particles, germs and other contaminants must be prevented at all costs, materials are used in the production process whose contamination potential is as low as possible.

With the new interactive All-in-One PC AFL3-W07-AL2 ICP Germany extends its portfolio of compact PoE capable PCAP touch PCs for industrial use as operating and display unit.

Highly integrated, intelligent displays are in high demand these days. Most of the time, the modern HMI (Human Machine Interface) is complex and requires more processor resources than the control of the actual application. With a smart embedded display product, DMB Technics covers a large part of the requirements for current HMI and makes computing power available where it is needed.

Maxon precision motors control the pitch of the rotor blades. Space fans are thrilled: NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has successfully completed its pioneering flight on Mars. This is the first time in the history of powered, unmanned spaceflight that a device has flown in a controlled manner on another planet – also thanks to DC motors that have been modified for this challenge.

Weidmüller TTB series instrument transformer terminals connect safety-relevant components captive to the terminal block. In power transmission and distribution, current and voltage transformers are used primarily for protection and measurement functions. Weidmüller has developed the new Klippon® Connect TTB Series instrument transformer terminals for this application, for particularly simple and safe wiring – even within complex circuits.

CONEC has developed a compact hybrid connector system for combined power supply and data transmission according to CAT5 which is carried out by means of a specially developed hybrid cable. This single-cable technology corresponds to modern connection and interface wiring technology.

Driven by the need for high performance, integration between factory installations and IT-systems, there has been a growing acceptance of Industrial Ethernet within industrial automation. Atlas2 Plus is designed for the permanent monitoring of industrial networks with single or mixed architecture. This second-generation diagnostic tool takes fault detection and diagnostics to a much higher level.

Atlas2 Plus enables permanent monitoring of industrial networks with single or mixed architecture. Whether PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and/or PROFIBUS are used, this tool provides a connected approach to machine health monitoring.

ComBricks allows authorized users to remotely monitor PROFIBUS installations from anywhere in the world and will alert them if any faults arise or are likely to arise. It is a modular platform able to carry repeaters, PA and fiber optic modules.

Industrial cybersecurity will be the main theme during Procentec's Virtual Product Launch on April 8, 2021. The event will showcase new products, livestreams, entertainment and more.

In the body shop of the international automobile premium manufacturer, an automated guided vehicle (AGV) system makes fully automated production safer and more efficient. As general contractor, KUKA was responsible for the AGV system integration in the entire body shop: from the development of the safety concept, through planning, engineering, simulation and project management. A milestone was set in the AGV supported production of vehicle bodies.

UniStream: Compact All-in-One controllers now with 10‑inch display. or system integrators, compact All-in-One PLCs offer a particularly convenient way to implement interactive control tasks. If the appropriate programming software is also included in the package, implementing the tasks is particularly easy.

Remote monitoring and fault diagnostics for PROFIBUS and industrial Ethernet. How do I keep my plant running 24/7, maximize productivity and reduce network failure? Factories lose between 5 percent to 20 percent in productivity due to unplanned downtime, where just one minute of downtime can cost thousands of euros.

PrintJet CONNECT – The networked high-performance printer for efficient and high-quality markings. Today's marking processes need to be as fast, reliable, efficient, and flexible as possible. At the same time, customers also expect a print result that is perfect in every respect. And this is precisely where the new PrintJet CONNECT from Weidmüller comes in. Fitted with a high-quality industrial print head, the high-performance PrintJet CONNECT inkjet printer is the logical continuation of the...

Flexible and cost-effective machine retrofitting with DATAEAGLE. Machine tools play a central role in the manufacturing industry and especially in supplier companies to the automotive industry. For years, the performance of these machines was based on electromechanical assemblies, and sensors were only used as part of safety functions. This is changing in the course of Industry 4.0.

Smart data through decentralized pre-processing, IO-Link and cloud services – with this integrated concept Turck enables efficient solutions for Industry 4.0 and IIoT. End-to-end bidirectional communication down to the sensor/actuator level and with access to additional data – IO-Link increases the potential of industrial cloud services. Turck is combining both technologies and is thus opening up different possibilities of process optimization for users. For example, the simplification of...