The Secure Integration Server (SIS) from Softing Industrial now supports the MQTT protocol. This improves connectivity and security for data integration in IT/OT cloud applications. The Secure Integration Server (SIS) from Softing Industrial offers a structured solution for complex server architectures. It combines various OPC UA servers at the automation level with their associated address spaces. This enables a standardized mapping of these address spaces in accordance with the OPC UA (…)
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Electronics
New LEMO Product Family Portfolio Simplifies Selection Process
LEMO, a leading manufacturer of high-performance interconnect solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of its enhanced product family portfolio aimed at simplifying the selection process for customers. With a commitment to offering over 90,000 custom solutions tailored to meet specific requirements, LEMO continuously expands its product offerings to meet evolving market demands. Designed to streamline the presentation of LEMO’s extensive range of solutions, the new product family (…)
Motion
SLIMLINE SWIVELING-ROTARY MODULES FOR LARGE WORKPIECES
Miniature drives and microdrives can be found in virtually all areas of automation technology and have a correspondingly wide variety of applications. These range from medical technology and laboratory automation as well as general machine construction and intralogistics through to aerospace applications. In all areas, the small drive systems play a role in ensuring that the associated automation solutions function with optimum process safety, reliability and cost-effectiveness. This also (…)
Robotics
Yamaha Robotics releases 3dD hybrid AOI system - YRI-V TYPEHS
With a 25-megapixel high-resolution camera, achieving approximately 1.6 times faster speed than conventional models. Yamaha Robotics announced today that on March 1st, 2024, the Company will add the high-end specification YRi-V TypeHS to the YRi-V 3D hybrid automated optical inspection (AOI) system, which achieves both high speed and high precision in operation, for electronic component mounting factories. YRi-V TypeHS has significantly improved image processing capability by adopting a (…)
Automation
KUKA augmented reality makes new robots easier to start up
New KUKA.MixedReality software visualizes the environment of robot cells live on your smartphone to support fast, safe and intuitive robot start-up. Augmented Reality (AR) enables intuitive robot startup. It connects the real and virtual worlds to enrich the environment of the robotic cell with clear, uncomplicated digital information. Users can detect and correct errors quickly, which accelerates installation and increases safety. For example, the software can simulate robot motion with (…)
Tooling
Les plaquettes avec la nuance Tungaloy PVD SH7025 améliorent les performances d’usinage des petites pièces
Découvrez le dernier développement de Tungaloy : Les plaquettes SH7025 à revêtement PVD, conçues spécifiquement pour le tournage de petites pièces. Les nouvelles plaquettes de tournage SH7025 à revêtement PVD de Tungaloy permettent d’usiner efficacement des pièces petites, en obtenant une finition de surface supérieure et une durée de vie fiable de l’outil. Son revêtement TiCN lui confère un équilibre optimisé entre la résistance à l’usure et à la rupture. Cela profite à tous les (…)
Robotics
ABB acquires Sevensense, expanding leadership in next-generation AI-enabled mobile robotics
The acquisition underlines ABB’s strategic investment focus on innovative AI solutions transforming industries, such as logistics and manufacturing. ABB announced that it has acquired Swiss start-up Sevensense, a leading provider of AI-enabled 3D vision navigation technology for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). Sevensense was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from Swiss Technical University, ETH Zurich. The acquisition follows ABB’s minority investment in Sevensense after it joined the (…)
Machines
DMG Mori horizontal machining centers for more productivity, precision and ecological sustainability
As top-class horizontal machining centers, the INH 63 and INH 80 from DMG MORI combine mechatronics, Machining Transformation (MX) and resource-saving CNC production. The new INH 63 and INH 80 horizontal machining centers from DMG MORI set new standards in horizontal machining. In combination with Machining Transformation (MX) from DMG MORI, the two models support users on their way to a sustainable, efficient and competitive future of CNC manufacturing. The horizontal machining centers (…)
Robotics
The IPR specialists have introduced a new tool changer series called TKX
The TKX allows for the production of small series and individual pieces economically, using a Faulhaber motor in the electric drive of the automatic changer. The range of tasks that is being carried out by robots has become limitless. It includes gripping, holding as well as manipulations such as clamping and screwing through to foaming and welding. And when it comes to standardized mass production, specialized robots can be used, which perform the same tasks day and night. But many (…)
Trade show
Close cooperation between HANNOVER MESSE and German Robotics Assoc.
The topic of robotics is an integral part of HANNOVER MESSE. Robots of all sizes and shapes – from industrial robots and cobots right through to autonomous mobile robots – can be found throughout the exhibition grounds of the world’s leading trade fair for industry. A special highlight this year is the Application Park in Hall 5, which has a strong partner at its side in the form of the German Robotics Association (DRV). Among other things, the DRV has made it a mission to promote and (…)