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Liberty and fraternity: the story of robots and vision

Liberty and fraternity: the story of robots and vision

There’s a liberation taking place in factory automation – one that is winning new freedoms and accessibility to robots for users in almost every kind of production environment, says Neil Sandhu of Sick.

19th July 2018
Steel lamina coupling ensures easy assembly and disassembly

Steel lamina coupling ensures easy assembly and disassembly

The new Rigiflex-N type A-H consists of two hubs, one spacer and two lamina sets which are mounted as a subassembly at the factory. The hubs of the steel lamina coupling are designed as a half shell which allows for radial assembly and disassembly of the overall coupling as a unit. The two semi shell hubs are each mounted via four clamping screws.

19th July 2018
Pressure sensors from IFM Electronic

Pressure sensors from IFM Electronic

The new generation of PN sensors from IFM Electronic combines the tried-and-tested strengths with a considerably increased user-friendliness and robustness. After over 20 years of successful IFM pressure sensor history, the new generation of PN sensors has been developed in response to requests from users.

19th July 2018
Intelligent cables detect the need for maintenance

Intelligent cables detect the need for maintenance

With the introduction of the CF.Q module, Igus has further developed its smart plastics offering. The module checks and evaluates cable health in real time and recommends maintenance or replacement in good time. When used in combination with isense, it opens up new possibilities of digitalisation and networking to make maintenance easier and more efficient and thus save money.

19th July 2018
Submersible geared motors solve wastewater treatment challenge

Submersible geared motors solve wastewater treatment challenge

Conducting an effective and up-to-date wastewater treatment service is challenging. When a plant in the Netherlands needed to renovate its systems in one of its post-sedimentation tanks, it needed geared motors that were capable of providing a durable and submersible solution.

19th July 2018
ISS artificial crew member relies on Faulhaber drive

ISS artificial crew member relies on Faulhaber drive

ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst returned to the International Space Station (ISS) in June as part of the Horizons Mission, which sees him taking over as station commander. The renowned geophysicist and volcanologist took with him a new member of crew: the CIMON astronaut assistant.

19th July 2018
Optimised protection and reliability for energy storage applications

Optimised protection and reliability for energy storage applications

The global move towards renewable energy is opening up hundreds of new applications for distributed energy storage systems and electronics control equipment. As many applications in the sector are located outdoors and remotely, and will demand long lifecycles and low cost of ownership, this places stringent requirements on the enclosures.

19th July 2018
Data and workflows for Industry 4.0

Data and workflows for Industry 4.0

The new Rittal VX25 large enclosure system supports the control and switchgear engineering industry on the path toward Industry 4.0. The new system combines a physical enclosure with its digital twin, ensuring it will meet all future digital needs – from online configuration and engineering to assembly, automation and tracking.

19th July 2018
Enclosures speed construction of North Wales

Enclosures speed construction of North Wales" newest prison

HM Prison Berwyn, which opened in February 2017, will become Britain largest prison with capacity to accommodate 2,106 men. Costing £250m to build, it is state of the art in every way and designed for rehabilitation and education rather than punishment and incarceration.

19th July 2018
Innovative gearboxes are now even more versatile

Innovative gearboxes are now even more versatile

Renowned for its experience in aerospace gearbox, motor, sensor and electronics design, Wittenstein has extended its Galaxie gearbox range with four different variants, providing maximum flexibility. Furthermore, new and versatile sizes expand the mechatronic solution space for applications with special performance or installation requirements.

19th July 2018
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