With the new linear guide HSR-M3, THK introduces a special linear guide that ensures highly precise, stable linear motion over long periods—even in strong magnetic fields. The linear guide HSR-M3 is based on the proven HSR model, featuring equal load ratings in all directions and mounting dimensions in accordance with the ISO standard for rolling bearings (ISO 12090-1:2011). By using components made of materials with low magnetic permeability this new model achieves a relative magnetic (…)

LASERVORM delivered a seven-ton tandem laser machine for cutting and welding in a gantry system, featuring HIWIN drive technology—despite its extraordinary dimensions. Laser machine construction, laser job order production and laser machine servicing specializing in the processes of laser welding, laser hardening and laser deposition welding – a wide range of services offered by the medium-sized family company LASERVORM GmbH from Altmittweida in Saxony. “In our in-house contract (…)

SEW-EURODRIVE and Schaeffler announced partnership at HANNOVER MESSE As a specialist in drive and automation technology, SEW-EURODRIVE offers a broad portfolio of products and solutions that help companies design their production processes efficiently and reliably. The DriveRadar® APPredict digital platform, for example, provides customers with full transparency on the status of SEW-EURODRIVE products, including information on temperature, oil condition, machine name and system type. If (…)

Hexagon acquires Geomagic software from 3D Systems, enhancing 3D scan-to-CAD, reverse engineering, and inspection workflows with broad compatibility across major scanners and CAD platforms. Hexagon has completed the acquisition of Geomagic software business from 3D Systems Corporation, gaining market-leading technology that improves productivity for people that are acquiring, manipulating and reverse engineering 3D measurement data for use throughout the product lifecycle and (…)

This year, a young Munich-based company has clinched the coveted HERMES Startup Award. ecoplanet impressed the independent jury, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, with its intelligent energy management solution. The award-winning product, the ecoplanet Cockpit, is an AI-powered platform designed to help businesses analyze their energy consumption in real time, optimize the use of dynamic pricing, and maximize the integration of renewable (…)

Rollon announces the launch of a new Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), which brings improved delivery times, enhanced compatibility, and optimized performance. Rollon announced the launch of its new Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), designed to push the boundaries of collaborative robot applications. With a series of key enhancements, the latest CTU model offers improved flexibility, easier integration, and increased performance, making it the ideal solution for automation processes requiring extended (…)

The Walter TS system combines a stable clamping system with Tiger-tec Gold Cutting inserts and chipformer geometries. Walter is adding a new, high-performance system to its portfolio with the new TS thread turning inserts and T1011 threading tools. The most striking special feature of the T1011 tool holder is a carbide pin in the rear asset of the Cutting inserts. It prevents wear on the insert seat, while the system’s claw clamping ensures a stable hold for the TS indexable inserts. (…)

NXD makes aluminium more resistant and durable. With NXD, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has launched the latest generation of its surface treatment. The system manufacturer equips its aluminium drive solutions with two variants of effective surface protection. This makes them more resistant to extreme environmental conditions, and ensures long-lasting performance even under demanding operating conditions. NXD is the surface treatment from NORD for gear units, smooth motors and frequency inverters (…)

The 6th Lightweighting Summit under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will be held on April 1, 2025, as part of HANNOVER MESSE. It will offer companies, scientists, and experts from all sectors the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in lightweight construction, as well as discussing future-oriented technologies. Dr. Robert Habeck, Vice-Chancellor, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, will (…)

PAC Machine Edition 10.6 Release adds a PLC Simulator and performance improvements to its integrated development environment, improving developer productivity. Emerson has announced the release of PAC Machine Edition (PME) 10.6, the integrated development environment software used to configure and manage control system devices, including PACSystems programmable logic controllers (PLCs), QuickPanel human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and more. This update is the latest and most advanced (…)