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High-precision navigation for the smart factory

High-precision navigation for the smart factory

KINEXON implements intelligent navigation for driverless vehicles with the Kontron KBox. Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things are changing production and logistics processes in the long term. In the future, objects will be networked and interact automatically in all areas. In order to guarantee smooth processes, detailed position and status data must be generated and analyzed. KINEXON, located in Munich, Germany, has developed KINEXON Brain, an intelligent solution based on an IoT...
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Insulating bodies and socket housing for SMT and THR mounting

Insulating bodies and socket housing for SMT and THR mounting

Compact connection solutions are required for maximum flexibility in device development. CONEC therefore offers a comprehensive range of connectors of various sizes and contact layouts for automatic production processes, for example A-, B-, D-, P-, X-coded SMT/THR insulators and socket housings in sizes M8x1/M12x1.
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Power to go

Power to go

No matter if it’s a flashlight or a Tesla: They don’t work without a battery. maxon recently started a small but excellent workshop for manufacturing lithium-ion battery packs.
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Outdoor tablets for industrial applications: SCORPION 10X and 7X with high brightness displays

Outdoor tablets for industrial applications: SCORPION 10X and 7X with high brightness displays

High brightness is a big requirement for tablets to be legible even in direct sunlight. BRESSNER has specifically designed its new mobile terminals to meet such high demands for industrial use in warehousing, logistics and transportation management.
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Focus on linear technology

Focus on linear technology

Dynetics presented an extensive product range for linear solutions at the SPS. At booth 490 in hall 4 visitors could have a look at different demo applications of linear solutions. The products on display included linear servo motors, precision ball screws, motion controllers and a compact 20-millimeter linear stepper motor that provides 8 Newton meters (Nm) of torque.
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IIoT applications in practice

IIoT applications in practice

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT for short) has arrived in practice. However, IIoT applications are only successful if they offer customers real benefits. At SPS 2019 MB connect-line showed some practical examples – based on customer applications that have already been implemented.
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Monitoring flow and temperature

Monitoring flow and temperature

Turck is developing a platform concept with the new product portfolio in the fluid sensors. The devices offer a wide range of variants and combinations while having common key features at the same time. The compact FS+ flow sensor with IO-Link now follows the April market launch of the PS+ pressure sensor. This monitors both flow as well as temperature and features practical Teach functions.
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Intelligent position measuring system for absolute linear feedback

Intelligent position measuring system for absolute linear feedback

With their BMP series Balluff has added a new intelligent displacement sensor which provides not only the absolute position signal for the stroke travel of a piston via IO-Link but also information about the sensor status and the current ambient conditions.
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Weidmüller RockStar®: As fast as a snap of your fingers!

Weidmüller RockStar®: As fast as a snap of your fingers!

With SNAP IN, Weidmüller is revolutionising connection systems and bringing them to a new level. Flexible, stranded wires without crimped-on wire-end ferrules can be easily inserted into the open connection point.
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Products and solutions for the modern, smart manufacturing industry

Products and solutions for the modern, smart manufacturing industry

New automation solutions including servo drives, operating terminals and communication modules for a wide range of industries. Panasonic Industry Europe presented its technology portfolio for the automation sector at the SPS 2019 in Nuremberg. From 26 to 28 November, the Panasonic Industry Stand in Hall 4A showcased 341 products and solutions for a wide range of industries. From high-precision sensors to control technology, drives and operating terminals, Panasonic is the partner of choice when...
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M12 connector series with bayonet quick locking

M12 connector series with bayonet quick locking

At the SPS, CONEC presented the new M12x1 connector series with bayonet quick locking. With the three-point bayonet locking, it is possible to lock the connection manually with a 90‑degree turn. Direct tactile and acoustic feedback is provided after the connector is locked.
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Intelligent automation solutions for the digital future

Intelligent automation solutions for the digital future

Baumüller will be presenting numerous new products at the SPS trade fair from November 26 to 28 in Nuremberg. In hall 1, stand 560, Baumüller will be displaying clever motor concepts, intelligent drive functions and powerful control platforms on various stations. The connectivity and interoperability of components via OPC UA and cloud connectivity will be presented in the Industry 4.0 area.
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Filling process 4.0: Maintenance during operation

Filling process 4.0: Maintenance during operation

The CFT Group (CTF) designs and builds production lines and turnkey systems primarily for the food and beverage industry. One of its customers, Menz & Gasser, which specializes in producing and packaging preserves and honey in portions for hotels, restaurants and catering, had CFT develop a rotary filling plant to a very high specification. For this project, the CFT Group relied on motion control solutions from Siemens.
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Laser beam welding in vacuum without pores and welding spatters

Laser beam welding in vacuum without pores and welding spatters

LaVa-X from Aachen has developed a machine that uses the LaVa process to increase the quality and welding depth of laser welding of metals.
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Field assembly high‑speed M12 connector

Field assembly high‑speed M12 connector

Yamaichi Electronics has expanded its Y‑Circ M12‑product portfolio with a new field assembly connector for 10‑Gigabit Ethernet applications.
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Interchangeable part detection using RFID

Interchangeable part detection using RFID

Interchangeable parts are frequently used to quickly convert packaging machines or bottling plants to a new format. They make it possible to adapt machines for new recipes, package sizes and materials without time-consuming manual configuration and adjustment work. Industrial identification solutions using RFID from Balluff provide automatic and reliable interchangeable part detection.
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Fit for AI applications: Increasingly shorter innovation cycles require top performance in hardware and
        software

Fit for AI applications: Increasingly shorter innovation cycles require top performance in hardware and software

In the future, applications in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be established in almost every industry and will decisively determine progress in entrepreneurial value creation. For this reason, Kontron offers powerful systems for AI applications, such as the KISS 4U V3 SKX industrial server and the KBox B-202-CFL.
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Connectors for real-time data transmission in IP67 protection class

Connectors for real-time data transmission in IP67 protection class

The CONEC connector series IP67 RJ45 with bayonet locking is now completely available with Cat 6A performance (data rates up to 10 Gbit/s). The portfolio now also includes inline adapters and modules with PCB for connecting free lines with Cat 6A.
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From remote maintenance to the Internet of Things

From remote maintenance to the Internet of Things

The mbNET industrial routers by MB connect line can be upgraded with mbEDGE to an IoT gateway. This provides users with a multifunctional solution for implementing safe IoT applications.
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Versatile industrial 4G LTE cellular route

Versatile industrial 4G LTE cellular route

With the UR55, ICP Deutschland is launching an industrial - LTE cellular router onto the market that offers a wide range of interfaces.
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Smart sensors for Industry 4.0

Smart sensors for Industry 4.0

Generating, transporting and processing information are central tasks in the Industry 4.0 environment. The basis for all the information is intelligent sensors which provide the required input. With their BOS 21M ADCAP Balluff offers a newly developed optical multifunction sensor, the BOS 21M series.
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Process-wide solutions for panel building

Process-wide solutions for panel building

Above all, standardisation, automation and process-wide solutions offer considerable optimisation potential for time-consuming, manual activities such as panel building. Weidmüller has been working very intensively on these areas and has developed solutions for every work step, speeding up processes by up to 80 per cent.
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Power also for miniaturized interfaces

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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Compact linear actuators

Compact linear actuators

At the MOTEK Dynetics will present in hall 8, booth 8216, high-performance mini‑linear actuators of the new CAS series from KSS, a stand-alone multi-axis control series and many other components for mechatronics.
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