Faster integration of Lidar innovations for autonomous driving
dSPACE and Velodyne Lidar Inc. have entered into a partnership to accelerate future developments of lidar
technologies for autonomous driving. To this end, dSPACE, a leader and partner for simulation and validation in
the automotive industry, has joined the Velodyne program ‘Automated with Velodyne.’ The program aims to
accelerate ecosystem interactions and rapidly integrate lidar innovations into a range of autonomous solutions
including autonomous driving.
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Industrialization of additive manufacturing
What was unthinkable a few years ago is now becoming reality with digitalisation and additive manufacturing –
for example customized bicycle helmets. The head is simply scanned with a smartphone app and the process for the
custom-made helmet is initiated. Siemens, together with EOS, has supported this vision of the bicycle helmet
manufacturer Hexr.
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IP67 PLC with Direct Cloud Connection and Multiprotocol Ethernet
Robust control TBEN-L-PLC with integrated Edge Gateway – Turck has presented the TBEN-L PLC as the world's first IP67 controller for industrial applications, which not
only offers an onboard CODESYS PLC but also enables a cloud connection and communication with different Ethernet
protocols at the same time, thanks to its multiprotocol technology.
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PUSH IN connection solutions: One connection is catching on
In everyday business, the motto increasingly tends to be: faster, more precise and more cost efficient.
Therefore, a continuous value-added process is essential. Weidmüller supports this with an end-to-end, safe and
convenient connection solution using PUSH IN connection technology. PUSH IN is the state-of-the-art connection
solution that offers maximum efficiency – from planning through to installation and maintenance. The PUSH IN
technology makes many tasks in the field of electrical...
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Failsafe position measurement with digital interfaces
Wherever additional safety is required in an application or machine availability and technical function security
need to be significantly increased, redundant systems offer significant advantages. This applies as well to the
BTL7 multiple redundant magnetostrictive linear position sensors from Balluff. These are available with the two
digital interfaces SSI and start/top.
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7/8" connectors with wire cross section of 2.5 mm²
For many years, circular 7/8" connectors have been available for the requirements of the American market.
In addition to overmoulded cable connectors, the CONEC product portfolio also includes
field-attachable-connectors as well as flange connectors with strands or for direct PCB assembly.
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Webinar Series Industrial Wireless Solutions for Automation
Stable, highly available and secure: the demands on industrial wireless solutions are high. By participating in
the Webinar series, you will benefit from the core competence of Schildknecht AG in the field of industrial
radio data transmission. All webinars last 30 to 45 minutes and then offer a question and answer session of
approx. 15 minutes.
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Selecting a servo drive or stepper motor
Selecting the right linear or rotary servo and stepper motor for the target application is not easy and requires
an analysis of the application, the required motor specifications and the motion profile requirements. The
article has been compiled by Dynetics GmbH on the occasion of the launch of Digitax SF, the new generation of
servo drives and motors from Nidec Control Technics.
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Powerful Embedded GPU Computer for Machine Vision Applications
Given the explosive growth of machine vision, Cincoze, as a professional manufacturer of embedded systems, has
expanded its embedded GPU computing product line. The newly launched GM-1000, a rugged embedded computer with
embedded MXM GPU, is ideal for equipment manufacturers, system integrators, AOI providers, and automation
specialists.
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New robot controller from KUKA
The heart of every robot is its controller – and KUKA robots are receiving an impressive update in this area:
future-compatible hardware and smart software ensure extremely efficient performance and maximum
cost-effectiveness in the new KR C5 robot controller.
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Update for runner block and guide rail configurator
Thanks to the new design, links to the warehouse and numerous functional updates of the configurator from Bosch
Rexroth, users can now reach their goal even more quickly.
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Ethernet-Safety-I/O-Modules in IP67
Turck is expanding its portfolio of safety I/O components with the TBPN and TBIP block I/O modules for Profisafe
and CIP Safety respectively. The robust IP67 modules provide safety input and output signals directly from the
field to the safety controller.
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Acceleration with 20 times the computing power and A100 GPUs
Bressner Technology introduces the PCIe Gen4 expansion system from One Stop Systems (OSS) in Europe. The 19-inch
OSS 4UV PCIe "Value System" fully supports NVIDIA A100 Tensor Core GPUs and can increase the computing
power by up to 20 times compared to the previous generation.
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Wind power and species protection go hand in hand
Climate change requires a rapid rethinking of energy policy worldwide. Renewable energy plays an important role
in this context. In Germany, power generation with wind turbines is a key component of the turnaround in energy
policy. However, critics fear that the expansion of wind farms will be at the expense of nature. With a solution
based on embedded computing technology from Kontron, Fleximaus GmbH is building a bridge between wind power and
species conservation.
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New generation of pressure sensors with display and IO-Link connection
IO-Link capable sensors for hydraulics, coolant and lubricant and pneumatics monitoring are the future. They are
simple to install and configure. Balluff now introduces a new generation of their pressure sensors with display.
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Robust IP67 D-SUB connectors
For industrial use in harsh environments, connector systems are needed that meet special requirements. The CONEC
range includes a wide variety of IP67 D-SUB connectors and corresponding protective hoods.
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Nema 34 hybrid stepper motors with high torque
Nidec Servo (represented by Dynetics GmbH) has expanded its Nema 34 series of bipolar stepper motors with the
KH86 motor series. The hybrid stepper motors offer a torque of 3.3 to 9.3 Nm (bipolar) and 2.5 to 6.7
(unipolar).
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High-Performance Embedded Server
Spectra PowerBox 4000 series for deep learning, machine vision and car testing applications. In complex deep
learning and machine vision applications, but also in the field of car testing, the demands on computing power
are particularly high. With the Spectra PowerBox 4000 series, Spectra presents a high-performance embedded
server that has been specially developed for these applications. In addition, it can be adapted very flexibly to
the respective tasks,...
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Fully automatic equipping of terminal blocks for switch cabinet construction
Faster, more precise and more cost-effective: This motto is becoming increasingly relevant in everyday business
and a continuous value-added process is essential. Weidmüller shows what part of the process chain can look like
with the Klippon Automated RailAssembler for the fully-automated assembly of terminal blocks.
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Complete system for condition monitoring
The DATAEAGLE Condition Monitoring System (CMS) from Schildknecht records and visualizes sensitive motor data at
Murrelektronik, thus contributing to a reliable delivery.
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3D ToF sensors for touchless machine operation and autonomous robots
Touchless and thus hygienic operation of machines and measuring equipment to ensure social distance as well as
the control of autonomous robots requires powerful sensors. The 3D ToF sensor from Hamamatsu measures the
distance to an object using the indirect ToF method (Time of Flight).
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Condition monitoring with sensor for many variables
The multi-function BCM condition monitoring sensor from Balluff sets new benchmarks. For an attractive price
systems and machine operators get a compact and easy to retrofit solution for continuous condition monitoring
and automated monitoring of limits.
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Industrial image processing with AI: Getting started with a deep learning factory automation project.
Deep Learning is a new approach to machine vision and uses example-based learning and neural networks to analyse
defects, locate and classify objects and read printed markers. In this article, Cognex describes what should be
considered in deep learning projects for automated production and quality assurance.
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Power also for miniaturized interfaces
CONEC has expanded its portfolio of M12 connectors to include the series of L-coded variants.
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