Automation

From Exotic to Standard

Radar technology offers advantages over alternatives such as ultrasound or optosensor technology for many fields of application. Nevertheless, radar sensors have been used rather rarely in production and logistics for distance or level measurements. New radar sensors are now intended to be a solution for demanding applications in these areas as well - supported by a browser-based configuration tool for visualizing the signal curve for the precise adjustment of measuring ranges.

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The Optimal Assembly Workstation

From a simple standard work table to a (partially) automated high-tech workstation with robotic support and optical assistance systems - with the right components, the optimum task-specific assembly workstation can be configured ready for use for almost any requirement.

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Ethernet Switches for TSN

As a result of the standardization activities of the Industrial Automation Profile IEC/IEEE 60802, the convergent TSN network will be able to be used by further industrial applications in addition to Profinet via TSN. A new Ethernet switch supports all required TSN mechanisms of this Industrial Automation Profile on the hardware side. Therefore, based on an extended configuration, convergent use with OPC UA and further protocols is given in the future.

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Igus presents Bike made from recycled plastic

igus presented a concept for an urban bike at the Hanover Fair. It is produced maintenance-free, without lubricants and from recycled plastic. The first model should be available by the end of the year.

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Smart Modernization for Signal Data Processing Systems

Costs and effort for digitization are high if analog systems for signal data processing in traffic applications, logistics and monitoring are to be replaced. Retrofit solutions that expand analog systems without having to replace the entire infrastructure provide a remedy.

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Jugend forscht: Winner honored in Lübeck

The winners of the 57th national competition Jugend forscht have been chosen. Germany's best young scientists were honored at the award ceremony in Lübeck.

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IoTmaxx becomes a new partner of Deutsche Telekom

IoTmaxx enters into a strategic partnership with Deutsche Telekom. IoTmaxx customers now have access to the network provider's services and services.

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How the eSIM is Revolutionising the IoT

The eSIM (embedded SIM) is more than just a miniature version of the classic SIM card: with eUICC technology, it is possible to change network providers and tariffs at the click of a mouse. A closer look shows that networked companies cannot get around eSIMs.

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Changes in the Executive Board of Sick

Dr. Martin Krämer is leaving sensor manufacturer Sick on September 30. Nicole Kurek will join the Executive Board on July 1, 2022 and will be responsible for People & Culture.

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Jochen Trautmann Appointed Managing Director

27.04.2022 - Jochen Trautmann has been Managing Director of Rittal Automation Systems since April 1, 2022.

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Lutz Steiner is Senior Vice President Innovation at Lenze

Lutz Steiner has been Senior Vice President Innovation at the Lenze Group since April 1, 2022.

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Hummel is growing in all product segments

Hummel achieved sales of EUR 91 million in 2021 and thus increased the previous year's result (EUR 70.4 million) by around 30 percent.

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Beckhoff: Most successful fiscal year in the company's history

A successful and at the same time very challenging 2021 financial year lies behind Beckhoff Automation. For the first time in its almost 42-year history, the automation technology specialist from Verl exceeded one billion in sales. With a worldwide total of 1.182 billion euros, the company increased its sales by around 28 percent compared to the previous year.

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VDMA: Exports almost back to pre-Corona level

German mechanical and plant engineering increased exports in 2021 by a nominal 9.8 percent to 179.4 billion euros, only slightly below the figure for 2019. The chances of a new record in the current year are therefore good.

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Keysight and Samsung want to work together on 6G

Keysight Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung Research to advance research and development in 6G technology.

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AMD completes acquisition of Xilinx

AMD has completed the acquisition of Xilinx. It is considered the largest in the history of semiconductors. The Xilinx business becomes the Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG) led by former Xilinx CEO Victor Peng.

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Creaform brings Italian automation company on board

3D measurement technology from Creaform is now also being marketed by the Italian automation specialist QFP. It integrates it into its robotic 3D scanning solutions.

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Generation change at Bicker Elektronik

Bicker Elektronik gets a dual leadership: From now on, founder Markus Bicker and his son Tom Bicker manage the business together.

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SPS brought forward by two weeks

This year, SPS will take place in Nuremberg from 08 - 10.11.2022 and thus two weeks earlier than in previous years. In times of the pandemic, this gives the entire industry corresponding planning security for the leading trade fair for smart and digital automation.

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Beckhoff for the first time with annual sales of more than one billion

At the annual press conference, Hans Beckhoff presented the current figures for his company. Despite the corona crisis, he expects 25 percent growth and sales of 1,150 million euros in 2021. In addition, the MX system was presented, which is intended to completely replace the control cabinet.

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Double the Grip

A new manufacturing cell that includes milling, loading, and unloading, plus clamping technology and sensors for improved reliability facilitates the production of worm gear screw jacks considerably.

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Fireproof Baking Worldwide

An industrial wafer baking machine is complex in terms of control technology. The ignition process of the gas-fired long-tube burner alone comprises 20 individual steps. Numerous other process steps are added as the baking process continues. The wafer machine specialist Franz Haas-Waffelmaschine therefore decided in favor of a flexibly configurable, safe miniature control system that can be used to monitor and control not only the functional safety but also the burner control and thus the entire safety technology of the baking machines.

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Renault Group and Nidec ASI develop circular economy model

The Renault Group was one of the first car manufacturers to look at the recycling of batteries for electric vehicles. For more than a year now, the Renault Group has been working with Nidec ASI, the parent company of the Nidec Group's business platform Nidec Industrial Solutions and one of the groups that are committed to an economic upswing with a view to greater sustainability to develop a comprehensive pilot project in the field of stationary energy storage.

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messtec drives Automation 08 2021

Read the international Version of the Automation magazine here for free. The Cover Story "Industrial Robot Protection - Alternatives to the Safety Fence" is written by Tobias Thiesmann, System and Solutions Manager at Schmersal.

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CANopen Safety for safe controls

B&R has added the CANopen safety protocol to its safe X90 controllers. With CANopen Safety, data is transmitted in a safety-related manner in accordance with SIL2. The secure protocol thus makes a significant contribution to the compliance with guidelines with regard to machine safety.