The edgeConnector products and the edgeAggregator from Softing Industrial offer a range of functionalities in version 3.40 that make integration into IT solutions much easier.Edge Products from Softing Industrial facilitate integration into IT solutions (Source: Softing Industrial) The Docker-based software modules of Softing’s edgeConnector product family provide access to process data in SIMATIC S7, SINUMERIK 840D and Modbus TCP controllers. The edgeAggregator, which is also Docker-based, (...)

This year´s the EF|A - Eplan Forum for Automated Engineering event will be taking place in a hybrid format. As in previous years, the focus will be on modularisation, standardisation and automation. These topics are of burning importance for both management and users in machine and plant system engineering - after all, modularisation is the key to standardisation and, ultimately, a higher degree of automation. Attendees, both on-location and online, will receive tips and strategies for (...)

FEM calculations have been included in KISSsoft on a long-term basis. For the calculation of planet carriers, gear body deflections and gear root stresses, FEM is used in order to better take into account complex geometric and/or loading conditions. When performing FEM calculations, the FEM post processor is the most valuable tool to overview and understand the results. KISSsoft has its own postprocessor, which is integrated into the inventory of available KISSsoft graphics. This (...)

Using newly developed and recently patented technology, Cognex eliminates the speckle effect of laser lines, optimising triangulation-based 3D imaging. The In-Sight 3D-L4000 embedded vision system is the first product to bring the benefits of speckle-free laser lines to users.In applications such as 3D inspection of castings, the speckle-free laser line enables more accurate results than other 3D imaging systems. The laser triangulation method has established itself as the definitive (...)

The EROWA JMS 4.0 Process Control System takes on a central role in detailed production planning. It covers a large share of the features often described under the term “Smart Factory.” The machines continuously report their status and the in-process control with automatic feedback ensures production at the highest level of quality. Of course, flexible interfaces to upstream and downstream systems are also provided. Workpiece pallets and electrode holders can be identified at any time based (...)