In a time when digitalization and automation are becoming increasingly important in the manufacturing industry, CSP GmbH & Co. KG is setting new standards. With over 30 years of experience, the company has established itself as a specialist in industrial software. The focus is on tailored solutions for people, machines, and processes in manufacturing. * Specialization ...
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...
This general catalogue is the culmination of fifty years of experience in vacuum technology. It is not simply a product catalogue, but a genuine working tool designed for designers, manufacturers, system integrators and maintenance technicians. Each section guides the reader from the selection of the product family through to the technical details, providing clear data s...
The packaging and coding industry is undergoing a period of rapid transformation. The shift toward 2D codes, such as QR Codes and Data Matrix codes, increasing traceability requirements, supply chain digitalization, and the need to optimize materials are changing the way companies identify their products. In this context, innovation no longer means simply developing fast...
How can you increase accuracy and process control in automated tightening? The new generation of Fiam electric tightening solutions brings a new level of performance to automated assembly applications with: - E-MCB electric nutrunner motors - 44 brushless models, 2 different tightening torque/angle control technologies and 3 sizes for easy integration into production lay...
More and more companies manufacture the same product for distribution in different countries. Although the product itself may be the same, the information that must appear on the packaging, label, case, or pallet may vary depending on the destination market. Languages, date formats, importer information, logistics codes, environmental requirements, or specific messages m...
The transition to 2D codes, driven by initiatives such as GS1 Sunrise 2027, is leading many companies to rethink how they integrate codes into their packaging. These codes make it possible to include more information in less space, but they also require accurate and reliable printing to ensure proper scanning. One of the most common questions is whether QR Codes and Data...
Poindus is entering a new chapter. Compal Electronics has long backed our custom hardware expertise, and with our listing on the Taipei Exchange (TPEx) now approved, we are taking that capability even further. For partners, that means a supplier with the stability to see every project through. 【Two Ways to Build With Us】 ．Standard Models: choose from our existing lineup...
In semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, chemical processing, and other advanced industries, the safe and precise handling of corrosive and high-purity chemicals requires more than conventional fluid control equipment. Every component that comes into contact with the process media can influence product quality, system reliability, contamination levels, ...
This article explains why torque density is an important parameter when selecting harmonic joint modules for robotic arms. Instead of focusing only on rated torque, engineers should also consider actuator mass, volume, precision, thermal performance, dynamic performance, and installation constraints. A high-torque-density harmonic joint module can provide sufficient torq...
Coretec systems (as the GS and MS servopress series) are highly sophisticated measurement tools. They don’t just push, they analyze Work Explorer Function: This allows the ram to move at a specific search speed until it detects a minute change in force (contact). It then records that exact position, effectively acting as a touch probe. High Sampling Rates: Coretec is...
In the demanding world of oil and gas extraction, processing, and distribution, maintaining precise control over fluid pressures is critical for operational efficiency, safety, and equipment longevity. Pressure regulators serve as essential components in these systems, ensuring that high-pressure gases or liquids are reduced to manageable levels for downstream applicatio...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of clean energy, hydrogen stands out as a versatile and sustainable fuel source. As industries transition towards hydrogen-based technologies, the need for reliable infrastructure to handle high-pressure hydrogen gas has become paramount. At the heart of this infrastructure are high-pressure hydrogen gas manifold system valves, which pla...
As humanoid robots move from research and development toward real-world applications, joint actuation systems face higher demands for efficiency, precision, compactness, low weight, reliability, and integration. Compared with hydraulic systems, electric robot joint actuators are well suited to battery-powered and distributed joint architectures, integrating components su...
Pressure regulating valves, often referred to as pressure regulators or pressure reducing valves, play a critical role in gas service applications. These devices are designed to maintain a consistent output pressure regardless of fluctuations in the input pressure or flow rate. In gas service, they ensure safe and efficient delivery of gases such as natural gas, propane,...
In the world of oxy-fuel welding and cutting, acetylene gas is an indispensable fuel, prized for its intense flame temperature. However, its unique properties—it is unstable under pressure, highly flammable, and forms explosive mixtures with air—make handling it a task demanding utmost respect and caution. At the heart of safe acetylene usage lies the pressure regulator,...
Propane gas regulators are essential components in systems that use propane for heating, cooking, or powering appliances. These devices control the pressure of propane gas flowing from the tank to the appliance, ensuring safe and efficient operation. Over time, regulators can wear out, become damaged, or fail due to environmental factors, leading to issues like low flame...
The SV series of vacuum cups (STAR VACUUM) has been developed for handling flat and flexible objects such as cardboard layering pads or thin metal sheets without deformation, by virtue of the rubber reinforcement sectors inside these vacuum cups, which characterise their star-shaped bearing surface. They represent the perfect combination of a soft, flexible grip lip for ...
Anti-rotation vacuum cup holders with built-in spring are aluminium components designed to ensure high performance in gripping and handling systems. The aluminium structure offers lightness and strength, while the anti-rotation system prevents unwanted rotation of the vacuum cup or attachment during operation, ensuring precision and stability. The spring embedded inside ...
