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 (…)

NickelAlloy IN718 API – high-strength, corrosion resistant, and American Petroleum Institute (API) compliant. Nickel NiCP – 99% commercially pure Nickel with high ductility and corrosion resistance. EOS, a leading supplier of responsible manufacturing solutions for industrial 3D printing, announced the availability of two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials: EOS NickelAlloy IN718 API and EOS Nickel NiCP – both delivering excellent performance and part properties for EOS Laser (…)

Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These new robots enhance industrial automation through high-speed operation, easy installation, and exceptional efficiency. Compact and lightweight, they are ideal for manufacturers aiming to boost productivity while navigating space and weight constraints.Image: Left: MELFA RH-20CRH, (…)

Critical Manufacturing, a leader in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, will once again be present at Hannover Messe to show how its products can Make Industry 4.0 a Reality for all manufacturers of discrete products. At Hannover Messe 2025 (hall 15, booth C14), Critical Manufacturing will shine the spotlight on the extensive capabilities of its MES solution for manufacturers looking to adopt smart production strategies. Features include end-to-end material (…)

GF Machining Solutions and the LASER S 500 U are setting the course for the future of micromachining with an application using silicon carbide wafer (SiC) that stands apart from conventional wafer machining techniques. Silicon carbide wafer market and trends: To support the global shift towards electrification, silicon carbide (SiC) wafers are increasingly used in powering electronics and radio frequency components. Their widespread use arises from their exceptional thermal conductivity, (…)