07/24/2024
Automation with Siemens Xcelerator and AI
Siemens envisions a suite of generative AI-powered industrial copilots across the entire value chain that will
transform the way companies design, plan, develop, engineer, and work. Together with early pilot customers and
partners, Siemens is advancing generative AI-powered copilot solutions across multiple industries, from
automotive, infrastructure, transportation, and healthcare to manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Read More
07/24/2024
The future of the display? It's getting more sophisticated!
Few people in Switzerland know the display industry as well as Dieter Heimgartner. More than 40 years ago, in
1980 to be exact, he co-developed STN (super-twisted nematic) technology, co-inventing the globally significant
STN patent, which had a decisive impact on LCD technology then and continues to shape it today. So, when it
comes to determining the direction in which the display market is heading, there are few more qualified to
comment than Dieter Heimgartner – who, you’ll be interested to know, is not only the co-founder of DMB Technics
but also its CEO.
Read More
07/24/2024
Finding ‘Ready to Use’ DC/DCs for Mobility and Rail Applications
This article by RECOM Power discusses what specifications a true ‘ready to use’ product needs to meet. Mobility
applications put heavy demands on power converters. While commercial products may meet some of the required
specifications, extensive external circuitry is typically required for overall compliance with standards such as
EN 50155 for railways.
Read More
07/24/2024
Working more ergonomically
More power, less load: the S700 active shoulder exoskeleton from exoIQ
Now ready to use: the active shoulder exoskeleton for industrial use, made in Germany. The S700 from the
Hamburg-based company exoIQ effectively relieves arm, neck and shoulder muscles with up to 5 kg per arm.
Physically demanding workplaces in industry can thus be made fit for the future.
Read More
06/26/2024
Automation solutions from a single source
Data acquisition, processing and visualising
Spectra has set itself the task of incorporating experience from the automation sector into the manufacture of
its industrial PC systems. Complemented by automation products, this enables the company to offer tailor-made
automation solutions from a single source.
Read More
06/26/2024
The future of connectivity
Habia focuses on cross-sector industrial solutions
Habia, the global supplier of custom high-performance cables, harnesses and services, has expanded its
product offering and market coverage through the merger of HEW-KABEL and Habia Cable. In 2024, Habia's
connectivity solutions will serve as key components for life-saving medical therapies, fossil-free
power generation, advanced defence and security technologies, and zero-emission cars and aircraft,
among others.
Read More
05/22/2024
One-cable Hybrid Connectors
Greater flexibility and efficiency in plant and mechanical engineering
Conec offers Hybrid Connectors for almost every performance class in the four sizes B12, B17, B23 and B40. CONEC
Hybrid Connectors will soon be standardised in accordance with IEC 61076-2-118.
Read More
05/22/2024
Silent fans thanks to optimised impellers and brushless DC motors
The increased heat generation of electronic devices requires more powerful but also low-noise fans. To meet
these requirements, Nidec (Sales: Dynetics) manufactures fans with innovative fan blades that enable a
consistent reduction of vibrations.
Read More
05/22/2024
Future-proofing your power switching solution
Isolated 2-watt converter for IGBT/SiC gate driver
RECOM Power presents the RxxC2T25, an SMD DC/DC converter in a SOIC package that provides improved efficiency
with higher output power for automotive, industrial and inverter applications. For electric vehicles (EVs), this
improvement is essential for extending the performance and range through more efficient motor drives and faster
battery chargers.
Read More
05/22/2024
Reliable in harsh environments
Flexible electronic components from WECO withstand extreme environmental conditions
Gravel roads in the desert, icy tracks in the Arctic or extreme weather conditions in the tropics – commercial
vehicles have to be tough. This is especially true of the electronics installed in the new generation of power
packs. Surface mount technology (SMT) with floating elements.
Read More
04/17/2024
Full Steam Ahead into the Cloud
Turck's solution package for electric steam generators from Certuss
Steam generators made by Certuss GmbH and Co. KG supply customers worldwide with process heat and process steam in
over 100 sectors. Certuss relies on Turck automation technology for the development of its compact and modular
EMX series – from pressure transmitters to BL20 I/O systems and TX series HMI controllers, right through to the
cloud connection for remote maintenance using Turck Cloud Solutions. Turck's extensive consulting support,
service, development service and, not least, the functionality of its products as well as the scope of its
portfolio have impressed the company.
Read More
04/17/2024
Let's repair more instead of disposing!
A statement from Daniel Büchle, CEO of AfB social and green IT, on the 'right to repair'
The EU has made its decision: The 'right to repair' becomes a reality. As part of the IT refurbishment
community, I am delighted about the positive changes that this regulation could bring for us: Easier
repairability, longer useful life and therefore less electronic waste.
Read More
04/17/2024
Robot checks coffee grinder: KUKA LBR iisy cobot in quality assurance
LIGRE, a brand launched by Gronbach, is conquering the consumer goods industry with a fresh feature for
household coffee grinders: grinding coffee to the exact gram. Previously reserved for coffee machines that were
designed for the food service industry, Gronbach's development engineers relied on the support of the LBR iisy
cobot from KUKA. To test for quality control, they put the new grinder's durability and compliance with the
preset coffee weight through thorough examination.
Read More
03/12/2024
Industrial Rackmount Server from Kontron
KISS Rackmount PC Family for AI and Other Complex Computing Tasks
Kontron's rackmount systems are designed and tested for challenging environments and are therefore the perfect
fit for extreme temperature and mechanical stress conditions.
Read More
03/12/2024
The right display for my application
Hints from DISPLAY VISIONS for developers and decision-makers
A decision-making aid for anyone faced with the task of selecting the right display for a new device or an
update. The choice is huge, from STN text displays and graphic displays to high-resolution colour displays with
touch.
Read More
02/14/2024
Automated production strengthens e-mobility
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.
Read More
02/14/2024
Lift terminals for digital electricity meters
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.
Read More
02/14/2024
Highly secure remote maintenance "anywhere, anytime"
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.
Read More
11/08/2023
The fast way to specific connection solutions
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.
Read More
11/08/2023
E-paper displays – more flexibility, less power
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...
Read More
10/25/2023
Data-driven Battery Production
Digital automation concepts for battery cell production with RFID, IO-Link, OPC UA and Ethernet guarantee
flexibility, reliability and fast ROI. The availability of high-performance batteries at moderate prices is one
of the most important factors for the success of electromobility. Short innovation cycles and increasing
competition are major challenges for battery manufacturers and carmakers, which above all require flexible,
digitized production lines – and automation companies that support...
Read More
10/25/2023
Safety First: Understanding leakage currents in medical applications
The 250 W CUS250M power supply from TDK-Lambda optimised for medical applications and is also a good choice for
industrial applications where very low values for earth leakage current, touch current and excellent EMC
behaviour are important. The power supply complies with IEC 60601-1, a series of international standards for
basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment. It is widely used in many countries and
is now deemed a requirement for most commercially available...
Read More
09/20/2023
Refurbished IT
A win-win for companies and the environment - AfB social & green IT, Europe's largest non-profit IT company, has specialised in refurbishment, collaborates
with more than 1,600 companies, refurbishes their used hardware and brings it back into the economic cycle.
Read More
09/20/2023
Compact linear solutions
Today, most linear-motion designs execute their strokes with actuators based on stepper motors or brushless DC
(BLDC) servo motors. A leading player in this field is KSS, which offers mini actuators of the CAS series
(distributed by Dynetics) with precise, short strokes for use in single and multi-axis assemblies. In some
applications, linear shaft motors are the better choice because they have virtually maintenance-free operation
throughout their entire service life and, due to their design,...
Read More