KUKA robots in the production of safety valves for batteries

The boom in e-mobility is causing a significant demand for batteries and the parts they contain. This is being felt by automotive supplier Hugo Benzing from Korntal-Münchingen near Stuttgart, which produces battery bursting discs, among other things. The valves reduce the pressure in the battery in the case of thermal overheating and thus make a significant contribution to the safety of electric cars. The production of the valves is challenging and highly synchronized – and therefore ideal for automation solutions.

High-Temperature Resistant Flexible Printed Circuit Board YFLEX

The YFLEX flexible printed circuit board from Yamaichi Electronics is now also available as a high-heat resistant version for extreme environments. This innovative FPC was developed to meet the requirements in areas such as automotive, semiconductor manufacturing and test and measurement technology.

In the world of medicine, displays are everywhere. They range from simple blood pressure meters for personal use to control consoles for various devices in the doctor's office or hospital to displays for evaluating data acquired from imaging devices such as CT, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and radiology. The focus here will be on the latter. Author: Rudolf Sosnowsky, CTO HY-LINE Group in Unterhaching/Germany

With the IDS-330-ADL-P, ICP Germany offers another compact and powerful embedded system suitable for applications in automation, industrial control, machine vision and data loggers.

WECO terminal block series 150-B-111/03 & 145-A-511/03 ensure stable transmission of higher currents in meters

WECO Contact GmbH, manufacturer of connection elements for the electronics and electrical engineering sector, has entered into a new far-reaching cooperation with eBZ GmbH from Bielefeld. The specialist for modern measuring equipment manufactures electronic basic meters with open interfaces and equips households throughout Germany with new digital electricity meters.

genubox supports browser-based remote maintenance on sensitive and safety-critical infrastructures

Genua GmbH, a subsidiary of the Bundesdruckerei Group, focuses on securing sensitive networks and communication for IT and OT. For its remote maintenance solution, Genubox, the IT security specialist, now supports remote access via a web interface in addition to its proven native Microsoft Windows app.

No electrical automation is possible without a power supply. HY-LINE Technology therefore offers a comprehensive range of solutions for power supply. The range covers the entire spectrum of possibilities from components for discrete development to modules for integration into the customer's system and ready-to-use power supplies.

From laser measurement sensors and servo drives to laser marking systems: Panasonic Industry offers innovative, high-precision products and customized services for a wide range of industries.

Packaging machines are an interesting and challenging area within mechanical engineering. Regardless of the material used, the packaging must protect the product, which requires a perfect process in the machine that must be just as efficient.

Indicator lights and rotary switches have long since been replaced by displays and touch screens as HMI, the interface between man and machine. Only in safety-relevant operations can they still not be dispensed with. Displays from HY-LINE are the output medium of electrical machine control.

Packaging machines are an interesting and challenging area within mechanical engineering. Regardless of the material used, the packaging must protect the product, which requires a perfect process in the machine that must be just as efficient.

Spectra PowerBox 310-i5: Embedded system for automated guided vehicles

Driverless transport systems (AGVs) are becoming increasingly popular for raising efficiency in intralogistics. AGVs are used, for example, in production or in logistics centers to transport goods or materials from one location to another.

BRESSNER Technology, a leading system integrator and distributor of rugged embedded systems, has announced its latest edge AI GPU computing platforms, Nuvo-10108GC and Nuvo-10208GC. These platforms support up to two RTX A6000, RTX A4500, or RTX 4080 GPUs, as well as Intel Core 13th and 12th generation processors.

There are good reasons to rely on connectors that deviate from the standard. Customised solutions help to avoid mistakes and implement unusual ideas. Contrary to some prejudices, the production of customised connectors at WECO is neither lengthy nor expensive.

The all-in-one security testing suite SINEC Security Inspector from Siemens offers a single user interface for a software framework combining different cybersecurity tools.

The new MA1 from ICP Germany is designed for applications that require high GPU performance. The embedded PC is equipped with an NVIDIA Jetson Orin CPU.

E-paper has been around for decades, but it is only recently that the technology has grown in everyday use. However, they are also increasingly being used in production and logistics. E-paper displays are suitable for warehouse management systems, labelling, inventory signs, order picking and much more. E-paper displays offer a wide range of unique benefits compared to conventional displays. DMB...

Efficient production, effective energy management and transparent supply chains. Digital automation solutions guarantee profitability and sustainability at the same time!

CONEC M12x1 connectors field attachable, angled, 360° shielded, A-, B- und D-coded

M12 connectors are used in industry and transport for sensor and actuator cabling as well as for bus systems. It is important to use reliable, flexible, and robust components.

The CUS600M power supplies from TDK-Lambda have an efficiency of up to 96 percent

The versatile 3-inch x 5-inch footprint CUS600M AC-DC power supply is ideal for cost sensitive applications requiring a compact, low-profile package and high reliability. It is capable of providing 600 W with an integral fan or system airflow.

From laser measurement sensors and servo drives to laser marking systems: Panasonic Industry offers innovative, high-precision products and customized services for a wide range of industries.

Robust interfaces are required to meet the increasing demands of battery management and cell contacting systems in e-mobility. Yamaichi Electronics is now expanding its Y-Lock connector system to include version 4 with Connector Position Assurance (CPA) and integrated contact protection.

Turck is shifting the condition monitoring of the cabling directly to the plug connector

Defective cabling and contact problems can lead to expensive plant downtimes and unscheduled maintenance work – and are one of the most frequent causes of faults. Turck's smart M12Plus connectors now provide a solution and enable the condition monitoring of cables and contacts by measuring current and voltage. Error sources can be identified and localized as each plug connector is assigned a unique address.

Modern industrial design, usability, and flexibility – these are the most important challenges for today's human machine interfaces. As an integral part of the user experience, Kontron's panel PCs offer user-friendly, intuitive, and flexible human-machine interfaces, while providing a state-of-the-art look and feel.

No electrical automation is possible without a power supply. HY-LINE Technology therefore offers a comprehensive range of solutions for power supply. The range covers the entire spectrum of possibilities from components for discrete development to modules for integration into the customer's system and ready-to-use power supplies.