Today’s digital world is built on data. From search engines and streaming services to artificial intelligence and cloud computing, almost everything we use to work and relax relies on the smooth, secure operation of data centers. As essential as these technologies are, the sheer processing power required to run today’s applications generates an immense amount of heat. To...
Do you want to increase the productivity of your tightening processes while maintaining high quietness in your production environments? Automatic screw feeding systems, for handheld or automatic use CA and MCA, now have a new automatic screw feeder available: ED S – EasyDriver Silent Feeder, with conveyor rail! In addition to providing all the main advantages of automa...
In the dynamic packaging sector, efficiency, speed, flexibility, and adaptability in handling processes are crucial factors for success. Gimatic, a leading company in the automation industry, positions itself as a strategic partner for businesses looking to optimize their production lines. In recent years, Gimatic has developed an entire product catalog dedicated to the ...
Taiwan is well-known for its semiconductor fabrication plants. But silicon chips are not the only thing it has to offer manufacturers across the world. Taiwan’s smart machinery leaders are helping global manufacturers embrace the future. From high-precision CNC cutting machines, power presses and machine tools to industrial automation and collaborative robots, let’s take...
Silicon Valley. Silicon Roundabout. Bucharest. It may not seem like a logical progression, but the Romanian capital is showing signs of becoming one of the world’s next tech hotspots. This is underpinned by an expanding IT talent pool, cheap operating costs, high-grade digital infrastructure and buoyant national economic growth. AI-fuelled Growth Today, start-ups putti...
Equipped with visual sensors, Sparrow is able to collect data, then transmit and analyze it on its software platform AIM. Now Percepto’s AIM platform can also integrate with other robotic solutions such as Boston Dynamics‘ four-legged robot Spot. We spoke with CEO Dor Abuhasira. Autonomous drone maker Percepto announced this week it had secured $45 million in investme...
Čapek’s prescient production, in addition to using the word “robot” for the very first time, sparked longstanding debate on the social, moral and economic arguments over the development and use of artificially intelligent technologies. It is interesting to note that the word robot comes from the Czech for “forced labor”. The robots in R.U.R are not mechanical devices....
DirectIndustry magazine has decided to partner with intelligence consultancy DCA Chine Analyse (DCA China Analysis) to offer our readers key information to help you understand and analyze Chinese industry in order to accurately evaluate the competition and your business potential. On the occasion of this partnership, DCA is offering DirectIndustry e-magazine readers a...
In this article, we focus on robotics. Duilio Amico, Marketing and Network Development Director Robotics & Automation Products at Comau, gives his insights into 20 years of innovations in robotics. 20 Years of ROBOTICS with Comau Comau is a multinational Italy-based company specialized in industrial automation. Their competencies range from technologies and system...
Nowadays, forest fires often cause serious threats to the environment and produce real emergency situations and natural disasters. How long do you want to wait to know there is a fire in the forest? Most of the times, when someone notice about the fire, it is too late because the fire has spread already. Thus, the enhancement of forest fire detection system by CO2 (carbo...
Background Reliable Remote Monitoring of Base Transceiver Station (BTS) is essential for telecom operators with development of infrastructure of mobile networks. The users need to acknowledge the condition of BTS such as voltage, temperature of battery and air-conditioner(A/C), water detect , smoke detector and generator health status.As many BTS stations are outdoo...
In the process of building a smart city, the application of edge cloud computing is huge. Under the framework of edge cloud computing, the entire smart city system can be divided into three layers: acquisition layer, sensing layer and application layer. At the acquisition level, the massive surveillance camera captures the original video and transmits it to the neare...
Background Electronic toll collection aims to eliminate the delay on toll roads, HOV lanes, toll bridges, and toll tunnels by collecting tolls without cash and without requiring cars to stop. Electronic toll booths may operate alongside cash lanes so that drivers who do not have transponders can pay a cashier or throw coins into a receptacle. With cashless tolling, cars...
Freight centres, ports, railway stations and industrial goods handling centres of all kinds face mammoth logistical tasks on a daily basis. Wherever large quantities of goods are moved, arrived and dispatched, Siebert digital displays help to master the challenge. Optimise your transport system and information flow with Siebert control systems and call systems. Driver...
As of July 2019, MicroMo Electronics Inc. (MICROMO) has been officially reorganized as FAULHABER MICROMO LLC and now becomes a fully integrated part of the FAULHABER Drive Systems division of the FAULHABER GROUP. The restructuring represents the realization of the long-term vision of the late owner of the company, Dr. Fritz Faulhaber Jr., and serves to solidify FAULHABER...
1.Introduction The JR201-FK-VoIP SIP Phone integrates with Avaya SIP infrastructure consisting of Avaya Aura® Session Manager 8.0 and Avaya Aura® Communication Manager 8.0 as third-party SIP endpoints. These Application Notes describe the steps required to configure JR201-FK-VoIP SIP Phone to work as Avaya third party SIP endpoints. Although the compliance test was comp...
Especially for automated deburring or automated grinding of welding seams with robots FerRobotics offers the Active Angular Kit AAK. Even with complex geometries, the AAK ensures consistent high quality, shorter cycle times, less abrasive consumption and thus higher productivity. Complex and costly manual tasks with angular grinders can be automated easily and effectively.
Hexagon AB has completed the transfer of the metrology services business of MICRO-TOP Consulting, Engineering & Service S.R.L. to Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence. Founded in 1991, MICRO-TOP offers complete solutions in metrology from consultancy, equipment supply and a variety of services. Based in the Romanian capital, Bucharest, the company employs 24 people and...
Cybersecurity for industrial and healthcare infrastructures is no longer merely a technical option, but an urgent legal requirement. With the European NIS 2 Directive coming into force in France in October 2026, more than 15,000 companies will be subject to strict regulatory requirements. The penalties for non-compliance are severe: fines of up to €10 million or 2% of gl...
Robots, AGVs and AMRs have become indispensable in modern industry. They automate tasks such as assembly, welding, material handling and quality inspection, helping companies increase productivity, precision and workplace safety. Advances in sensor and control technology now enable robotic systems to take on increasingly complex applications, from manufacturing environme...
As cybersecurity requirements continue to evolve across industrial networking and smart manufacturing environments, VOLKTEK is strengthening its approach to product security and regulatory readiness in line with the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act (EU CRA). VOLKTEK has launched a Product Security Reporting Portal to provide customers, partners, and security resear...
The new XLINE integrates a text display and the ability to play voice messages, transforming every signal into clear, immediate, and unignorable information. With XLINE, signaling no longer simply warns. Now it communicates. XLINE OVERVIEW Ø 150 mm Visible from a distance, from any angle. RGB Configurable via NFC or software. Full customization of the LED module color...
Specialty gas pressure regulator valves are critical components in industries requiring precise control over high-purity gases such as helium, argon, nitrogen, and hydrogen. These devices ensure stable pressure delivery, prevent contamination, and maintain safety in applications ranging from semiconductor manufacturing and pharmaceutical production to laboratory research...
Ultra High Purity (UHP) gas pressure regulators are essential components in industries where gas contamination can compromise processes, safety, or product quality. Constructed primarily from 316L stainless steel, these regulators are designed to handle gases with purity levels of 99.999% or higher. They play a critical role in applications such as semiconductor manufact...
Gas regulators are essential components in systems that handle pressurized gases, such as propane, natural gas, or compressed air. They ensure that the gas is delivered at a consistent and safe pressure to downstream appliances or equipment. Among various types, the two-stage gas regulator stands out for its ability to provide precise pressure control, especially in appl...
In industries where precision and safety are paramount, specialty gas regulator valves play a crucial role in managing the flow and pressure of high-purity gases. These devices are essential for applications ranging from laboratory analysis to semiconductor manufacturing, ensuring that gases are delivered at consistent, controlled pressures without contamination. Unlike ...
Introduction A large EV and electronics manufacturing campus needed to connect production-machine PLCs to plant-level control, manufacturing, and monitoring systems without creating a different integration method for every machine. The resulting edge architecture combined industrial Wi-Fi with local Modbus conversion and compact installation at the machine level. The Hui...
From laser junction temperature and package thermal resistance to submount material selection As CW DFB lasers move toward higher output power for external laser sources, silicon photonics and next-generation optical interconnects, the packaging challenge is changing. The question is no longer only whether a laser can reach the required optical power, but whether that ...
In advanced industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, biotechnology, aerospace, and high-purity chemical processing, contamination control has become one of the most critical factors affecting product quality and process reliability. Even microscopic particles, trace metal ions, or residual chemicals can cause significant defects, especia...
In semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing, photovoltaic production, biotechnology, and other advanced industrial applications, gas purity and process reliability are critical to product quality. Even extremely small amounts of particulate contamination, moisture, oxygen, or metallic impurities can affect process performance and lead to significant product...
Leingarten, August 2026. W. GESSMANN GmbH is expanding its robotics portfolio with a modular robotic cell for industrial metalworking. After the company had already presented a robotic cell with a welding application for automated welding processes at Blechexpo, GESSMANN will showcase at AMB 2026 the consistent further development of the robotic cell into a standardized ...
In the realm of industrial, medical, and even domestic applications, pressure regulators play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of gases and fluids. These devices are engineered to reduce high inlet pressures from sources like cylinders or compressors to lower, usable outlet pressures suitable for downstream equipment. Among the various types ava...
Fully Automatic Specialty Gas Cabinet with PLC Control Introduction As semiconductor technology continues advancing toward smaller process nodes and higher production yields, the demand for safe, accurate, and intelligent specialty gas management systems has never been greater. Toxic, corrosive, flammable, pyrophoric, and high-purity gases are widely used in semiconducto...
In the realm of high-tech industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, and analytical instrumentation, the handling of ultra high purity (UHP) gases is paramount. These gases, often including nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and specialty mixtures, must be delivered with minimal contamination to ensure process integrity and product quality. Two c...
Hilscher has released the new netRAPID 90IC embedded module for secure industrial communication. The plug-in module is based on the proven netX 90 communication controller and allows device manufacturers to integrate industrial communication into compact field devices without soldering. By using a standard pluggable system instead of a fixed soldered design, manufacture...
Paramount bespoke Mini-System provides a perfect solution to waste packaging removal from a new automated Automotive assembly line. Paramount Mini-System waste handling solutions were originally developed for small printing companies to collect trimmed waste from guillotines. Today, in an effort keep factory floors clean, tidy and have simple automated waste removal t...
