Siemens has introduced the latest version of the Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) Portal at the Smart Production Solutions (SPS) trade show in Nuremberg, Germany.

From expert to expert company DMB Technics

The person behind this groundbreaking patent is Dieter Heimgartner, co-inventor of STN technology and founder of DMB Technics AG in Hünenberg, Switzerland. With his expertise and innovative spirit, he laid the foundations for the success of this groundbreaking technology and his company.

Servo motors are ideal for realising a dynamic motion profile and are based on a closed-loop, digitally controlled system that receives speed and position information from a feedback device. DC motors are favoured in robotics and are available in brushed or brushless configurations.

ICP Germany is expanding the AFL4 series with the AFL4‑W07‑RK3566. The new All-in-One PC is one of the first 7-inch models on the market to have a Rockchip system-on-chip on board instead of an x86/x64 processor.

Turck is expanding its Fluid+ series with the only IO-Link processing unit on the market for remote flow sensors with a plain text display and IP67 protection. The FS121 enables flexible monitoring solutions through the use of different remote measuring probes and easy integration in decentralized systems

Dynetics supports engineers in the selection and design-in of small motors, linear drives, motion controllers and other mechanical and electronic components for mechatronic tasks. The company will present some highlights from these areas at SPS in Nuremberg in hall 4, booth 490.

Dynetics offers various types of rotary and linear motor solutions for innovative machines and robotics, including servo, stepper, brushless and brushed DC motors. Dynetics will be presenting some innovations from these areas at Motek in Stuttgart in Hall 7, Stand 7116.

Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) 2024, taking place from 14-16 October at Singapore EXPO, will focus on AI integration and sustainable manufacturing to drive industrial growth and support global climate objectives.

Turck's MR15-Q80 3D radar scanner ensures reliable object detection and collision avoidance

Many radar sensors for collision avoidance are limited to detecting the distance and thus only output one dimension as a measured value. Turck's new MR15-Q80 radar scanner, on the other hand, delivers genuine 3D data and thus significantly improves the mapping of objects and spaces, giving developers and system engineers a greater degree of freedom. Thanks to its robust design, which can withstand shocks of up to 100 g, and the SAE J1939 interface, the scanner is particularly suitable for use in mobile equipment, but also for AGVs or conventional industrial trucks in intralogistics.

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.

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.

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.

When it comes to accuracy in industrial automation, every millisecond can be too much. The processing of analog measurement data from sensors depends largely on the cycle time of the controller used.

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.

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.

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.

The Linux-based operating system ctrlX OS from Bosch Rexroth continues to establish itself in the automation market and is now also available for embedded computer applications from congatec.

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.

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.

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.

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.