The new POC-700 series from ICP Germany has four advantages. It is ultra-compact with dimensions of 176 x 64 x 116 mm, ultra-robust designed for an operating temperature of -25 up to 70 °C (certified according to MIl-STD-810G), high-performance thanks to the latest CPU generation and expandable through Mez-IO add-on modules and many standard interfaces.

HY-LINE at Embedded World 2024

The value-added distributor and solution provider HY-LINE will be presenting the latest technologies at Embedded World 2024 from 9 April to 11 April 2024 in the "Electronic Displays Area" at booth 578 in hall 1. HY-LINE experts will be available for individual specialist advice on a variety of different topics such as display and touch technologies, embedded computing, connectivity, power electronics, power supply technology, wireless and IoT system solutions.

Siemens is releasing a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) functionality into its predictive maintenance solution – Senseye Predictive Maintenance. This advance makes predictive maintenance more conversational and intuitive.

New connectors for industry

In Product News 2024, CONEC provides an overview of new products from the product groups M8 duo splitters, M8/M12 connectors, socket connectors with bayonet locking, insulation body/housing, and hybrid connectors/receptables. In addition to a variety of connectors for all current standards, CONEC's particular strengths are the integrated moulding of components and assemblies and the development of customized solutions.

GMR and TMR technology and other current measurement components provide data on the state of the system.

The HG-F uses TOF technology to reliably detect at distances of up to 3 m. This means that the sensor can also be installed at some distance from the object to be measured so as not to disturb employees. The movement radius of cobots or robot arms can also be kept clear in this way.

Overmoulded AT connectors from CONEC are suitable for customized control of work machinery and trailers even under harsh environmental conditions

Vehicles used in forestry, agriculture, and waste management, their trailers and construction machinery are constantly exposed to changing weather conditions, rain, and sometimes heavy contamination. At the same time, the degree of automation is increasing and with it the need to equip machines with sensors and other electrical components.

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!