Fully automatic production line: A new era in frame manufacturing at MAGNA Presstec
Since 1979 it has been blazing a trail through woods and fields, mud, gravel and snow: the Mercedes G-Class. To
make this feasible, the manufacturer uses particularly stable ladder frames. These frames are built at MAGNA
Presstec in the Austrian town of Lebring near Graz. Since 2017, production of the facelift model has been
running fully automatically on a line from KUKA. Specialists from the two companies collaborated closely to
resolve various challenges,...
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More Productivity for Micromachining and 3D Printing
Laser technology manufacturer SCANLAB is extending its premium-segment product family with the excelliSCAN 20.
This new scan system targets exceptionally demanding applications such as micromachining and additive
manufacturing (3D printing). The excelliSCAN family’s well-known advantages – smart servo control technology, a
universal tuning and optimized cooling – will be supplemented via the new scanner with its larger 20-millimeter
aperture.
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Fits on a fingertip: World's Smallest Grating Type Spectrometer is Expanding the Future of
Spectrophotometry
Spectrophotometry, which examines the light spectrum emitted or absorbed by materials and analyzes their
composition, is used in a wide variety of fields including food, agriculture and medicine. Up until now,
spectrophotometry was typically performed in a chemical laboratory using large benchtop spectrometers. This SMD
series spectrometer is expected to be used in hand-held instruments with limitations to their size or weight,
simultaneous multipoint measurements, and other applications.
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Fast format change with IO-Link
In Bäretswil in the Swiss canton of Zurich Combitool AG – a division of PackSys Global – develops and produces
innovative solutions for manufacturing plastic and laminate tubes. To realize the new machine generation of the
BLM Laminat Body Maker, the development engineers at Combitool set ambitious goals for themselves. The system
should not only be resource friendly, but also significantly increase machine availability and productivity by
drastically reducing setup and startup time. The use of...
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Bin picking – top speed and robust detection
Top speeds in scanning and parts detection are offering a whole new level of performance in fully automated bin
picking. The latest version of already proven IntelliPICK3D, now fitted an innovative four-camera sensor
solution enable robust component detection and optimized cycle times: ISRA VISION's wide range of sensor sizes
enables the detection of even the tiniest components in the millimeter range. Moreover, easy integration in just
a few hours allows maximum flexibility of utilization....
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Augmented Reality as Driver of the Automation Industry
Automation processes in the industrial sector are becoming faster, more efficient, and more intelligent with the
development of new technologies. But the things which add value to companies in this industry often present
challenges for the internal employees who need to oversee, monitor, manage, develop, or repair these automated
and fully optimized processes. With Augmented Reality (AR), workers can be effectively supported along the
entire value chain to ensure the best possible human-machine...
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Energy storage systems benefit from isolated, 1U high, 11 kW bi-directional DC‑DC converters
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of the TDK-Lambda brand EZA11K‑320240 bi-directional DC-DC
converters, suitable for use with energy storage systems. Rated at 11 kW, this 1U high product will operate off
a 240–400 Vdc source from a high voltage grid and provide 150 – 300 Vdc for charging lithium ion batteries.
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New GPU Servers for Machine Learning, Deep Learning and AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a purely academic topic, but is already being used in many practical
ways, for example in face recognition, robotics, analytics, health care or smart city applications. Scientific
progress requires accelerating machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL). With the SHARK A.I. series,
BRESSNER now has high performance GPU servers in their portfolio that have been specifically developed for such
requirements.
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EtherCAT-P – single cable solution for data and power
With the new series of P-coded M8x1 connectors, CONEC supports the EtherCAT-P single-cable solution developed by
Beckhoff and the associated ETG (EtherCAT‑Technologie Group).
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SENSOR+TEST 2019 is nearly set to go
About one months before the opening, the preparations are well underway for the SENSOR+TEST from 25 to 27 June
2019. At the Annual Press Conference of the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement in Nuremberg, the
organizer, Holger Bödeker, had a very positive outlook on this year’s internationally leading trade fair for
sensor, measuring, and testing technology.
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Thin Clients for hazardous and industrial areas
R. STAHL's Thin Clients cover all requirements for an on-site operation, and have been designed for hazardous as
well as for non-hazardous industrial areas. Three different device platforms for varying applications have been
developed to suite various application needs.
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Quiet, powerful, efficient – fans and blowers
Powerful electronic devices require high-quality fans with optimized air flow, pressure and low noise levels. In
this article Dynetics summarises important criteria for the selection of fans and presents various series from
Nidec Servo.
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CloudConnect simplifies IIoT data transfer to cloud
Siemens simplifies data transfer within the IIoT to cloud-based solutions with the new Simatic CP 1545-1
communication processor for use with Simatic S7-1500 in modern automation environments. The new industrial IoT
gateway Simatic CloudConnect 7 is suitable for the cloud connection of existing systems.
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Modular system for remote monitoring and digital services
With industrial routers as IoT gateways, data can be collected and analysed – and at the same time adjustments
to the system control can be done immediately via remote access. At Hannover Messe 2019, Hall 8, Booth A04/1, MB
connect line will demonstrate how this can be done simply and securely.
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Extortion attacks on OT and IIoT infrastructure
In Germany, Europe’s biggest industrial economy, the harnessing of IIoT to digital automation has developed far
enough for it to routinely be described as a fourth industrial revolution. However, the more devices, equipment,
sensors and applications are connected, the greater the risk of cybercrime.
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Controller module for complex motion sequences
With the Commander Controller Module CMD-4EX-CR (in distribution from Dynetics) a 4-axis motion controller can
be integrated on a own PCB. The freely programmable multi-axis control considerably shortens development and
product launch times.
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Intelligent plug-in connector with electronic signal processing
The trend towards digitalisation in industry requires new solutions, this also applies for components that were
previously purely electromechanical in nature. Because without a powerful, comprehensive infrastructure,
digitalisation hits its limits fast. The infrastructure includes plug-in connectors and cables whose
significance is set to rise and for example will be reflected in intelligent plug-in connectors. Weidmüller is
presenting a demonstrator for an intelligent connector for the first...
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D-SUB hoods and connectors with quick locking
The CONEC SnapLock versions of the D‑SUB hoods are suitable for applications requiring high vibration and shock
resistance.
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Continuous level measurement with guided radar sensors
Guided radar sensors from Balluff are virtually predestined for maintenance-free level measurement of liquids
and solids as well as for interface measurement. The guided radar pulses along the probe ensure precise and
stable measurement with an absolute repeatability of ±1 mm and a maximum non-linearity of ±2 mm.
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New pressure sensors with IO-Link
At the Hannover Messe (Hall 9, Booth H55) Turck is presenting the PS+ series pressure sensors as the first of a
new fluid sensor series. They combine functionality together with award-winning design. The keypad features
capacitive touch pads that enable unimaginably simple operation. The absence of mechanical operating elements
increases robustness and helps to meet the requirements of ISO protection types IP6K6K, IP6K7 and IP6K9K.
Flexible installation (overhead and rotatable around 340°) and...
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Bosch Rexroth introduces the IoT Gateway as part of its Industry 4.0 Technology Portfolio
At the ATX West Bosch Rexroth presented a unique combination of hardware and software. The IoT Gateway
demonstrates the latest in Industry 4.0 technology. For new and existing machines, Bosch Rexroth’s IoT Gateway
connects to the Internet of Things (IoT) without intervening with automation logic.
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Secure your Factory: Industrial router provides Edge Computing
Data is the new gold. But instead of transferring a large amount of raw data directly into the cloud, the
pre-processing of data at the edge of the network – edge computing – is increasingly favored. With mbEDGE, the
collected machine and sensor data is evaluated locally and only the results are transferred to the cloud
application.
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Prefabricated cables with plug‑in connectors for machinery and plant engineering
Increasingly, classic control cabinet applications are installed in the field and equipped with communicative
components. This increases the complexity and quantity of the cabling. Prefabricated and tested cables enable
time savings of up to 75 percent and simplify installation in difficult plant conditions. To cater for these
requirements, Weidmüller offers high-quality plug-and-produce solutions for IP20 and IP6x environments.
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Mecademic started its 2019 world tour with ATX West
Less than three years after the Meca500, the probably smallest and most precise industrial robot arm, was
introduced to the market, more than a hundred manufacturers in the electronics, medical device, and automotive
industries use the robot to automate various testing and production operations.
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