Machine Building

Powertrain knowhow combined in the virtual and real world

With the launch of a new building block for automation, the Digital Hub Industry, Lenze CTO Frank Maier explores the possibilities of digitalisation for industrial applications.

10th June 2022

A place for every robot and every robot in its place

The broad range of robotic systems now available can offer the right solution for almost any application.

9th June 2022

Actuators improve application flexibility, precision and repeatability

Featuring three different screw technologies, Emerson’s Aventics Series SPRA rod-style electric actuators offer high levels of versatility that can better meet exacting application requirements.

9th June 2022

Solutions for web length, position and speed feedback

For many roll feed applications, determining the length of the web material is an important part of the machine process. This can be as simple as a requirement to measure the overall length of a web or, for instance, to precisely align multiple printed layers or synchronise a stamping operation on a section of the web material.

9th June 2022

10.1-inch TFT display modules extend and enhance product portfolio

Review Display Systems (RDS) has announced the availability of a comprehensive range of industrial specification 10.1-inch TFT display modules that are suitable for use in a broad range of industry sectors, applications, and operating environments.

8th June 2022

Smart Igus cobot is the ReBeL of low cost automation

The world’s first plastic gearbox for cobots and access to a digital ecosystem: the latest Igus Low Cost Automation product records 20 new projects per week in Germany alone.

8th June 2022

Circuit breaker system with IO-Link

This year, the Caparoc individual modular system from Phoenix Contact is being extended by a new power module with IO-Link interface. This makes Caparoc even more flexible in use and easier to adapt to the conditions of the machines to be protected.

8th June 2022

Schneider Electric introduces Easy UPS 24V DC DIN rail industrial UPS

Schneider Electric’s new 24V DC Easy UPS has been created for and industrial environments where power disruption risks productivity. It minimises downtime and protects equipment resulting in reduced machine maintenance, and improved control over industrial infrastructure.

7th June 2022

The next level of modular industrial connectors

When Han-Modular was released in 1993, it was the first modular industrial connector to run power, signal, and data alongside each other in a single connector. Now Harting announces the next development stage of the modular connector: the new Han-Modular Domino range.

7th June 2022