With the revision of its MAGNOS magnetic chucks for deformation-free 5-sided machining, SCHUNK offers additional process reliability and user-friendliness. SCHUNK has equipped the proven MAGNOS MFRS magnetic chucks with a new ePaper status display, which clearly indicates the clamping statuses. The new ePaper status display clearly shows the machine operator whether the magnetic chucks are activated or deactivated. In conjunction with a specially developed MAGNOS app, users can simulate (…)

Collaboration to deliver advanced cloud and AI solutions, empowering manufacturers with enhanced data insights and operational efficiency. Rockwell Automation and  Microsoft announced an expanded strategic collaboration aimed at revolutionizing industrial transformation. Together, the companies will provide manufacturing customers with advanced cloud and AI solutions that deliver powerful data insights, streamline operations and enhance scalability – driving operational efficiency and (…)

The system integrates solenoid interlocks and safety sensors from Schmersal, as well as fail-safe actuators. An IO-Link safety master and an IO-Link safety hub from Schmersal will also be part of the system in future. Schmersal is to showcase an IO-Link safety installation system at SPS - Smart Production Solutions - in Nuremberg (Hall 9, Stand 460) for the first time. The system integrates solenoid interlocks and safety sensors from Schmersal, as well as fail-safe actuators. An IO-Link (…)

The AVENTICS XV valve series features multiple interoperable valve sizes and higher flow rates in a compact design. Emerson today launched its AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. The new valves are ideal for machine builders and end users that operate across the globe, with universal (…)

Pioneering design that emphasizes safety, efficiency and practicality Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced its D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (Cobots) have been honoured with the prominent 2024 "Red Dot: Best of the Best" award for their state-of-the-art design quality and creativity. The "Best of the Best" accolade, the highest recognition in the "Red Dot Award: Design Concept" category, is a testament to Delta’s (…)

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now stocking the AKX00051 programmable logic controller (PLC) starter kit from Arduino. The AKX00051 PLC starter kit bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills for industrial automation. Designed for vocational schools and technical institutes, the starter kit offers users hands-on experience applicable to conveyor belt (…)

With Rockwell’s FactoryTalk edge and cloud solutions, manufacturers bring together artificial intelligence, IoT, and automation solutions to allow people, processes, and technology to operate seamlessly between physical and digital environments. With Microsoft Azure’s adaptive cloud approach, manufacturers can unify and streamline siloed teams, sites and systems while scaling applications and insights. Together, Rockwell and Microsoft will provide cutting-edge industrial transformation (…)

Global technology, software and engineering leader, Emerson will present the future of automation through its Floor to Cloud™ approach and innovative automation solutions at Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany on April 22-26, 2024. Emerson will demonstrate how real-time visibility and control can drive sustainability, enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and empower teams using data-informed decision-making. This is the first year Emerson’s booth will be housed in hall 11 at (…)

Schunk presents automated solutions at the Hannover Messe that pave the way for this transformation. "Automation is the key for creating a healthy, efficient and responsible industry," emphasizes Timo Gessmann, Chief Technology Officer of Schunk. Therefore, the technology company is focusing on two main topics this year: "The healthy factory" and "Innovation through Collaboration." The aim is to design a production process that is healthy and economically successful for people and the (…)

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 (…)