RFID systems with various frequency ranges are finding increasing use in modern production and assembly plants. Each system is designed for different applications. Low-frequency (LF) systems are suited mainly for applications in metallic surroundings. High-frequency (HF) systems are the ideal choice where a greater read/write distance and high speed are paramount. Since each system until now required its own RFID controller type, this was not only cumbersome...

Gear unit manufacturer Flender will be launching its new DX500 product with associated DX Assist app at the Achema show in Frankfurt am Main. The new smart sensor in the Diagnostex product series enables the planning of predictive service work before unscheduled interruptions or stoppages of the production process can occur and so increases system availability.

Sensor specialist and provider of innovative automation solutions Balluff will be showcasing their expertise at the Hannover Exhibition (Hall 9, Booth F53).