While classic industrial robots are often designed for larger workpieces and open work areas, they are only suitable to a limited extent for handling small parts in confined environments. The new compact robots in Oriental Motor's OVR series fill this gap: they are available as SCARA and palletising robots. With the MRCU controller, the robots can be programmed and integ...
Into the future of drive technology with new dimensions and features for robotics: The new BXI is the most powerful integrated drive system in the FAULHABER portfolio thus far and was developed to meet new requirements of modern robotic applications. Human-like movements place extremely high demands on precision, force and dynamics––from delicate grip movements to powe...
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) describes the ability of electrical and electronic components to function with one another without any mutual interference in a certain environment. Users must bear this in mind when working with controlled drives and address this complex topic. In the 1920s, it was the conflict between the already established electric drive technology...
Whether in Avatar, Iron Man, or Alien – robots and exoskeletons have fascinated audiences on screen for decades. They grant humans superhuman strength, extend their capabilities, and enable spectacular new forms of movement and precision. What was once pure science fiction has become reality: robotic assistance systems are now an integral part of our world. Their purpose...
The hand is perhaps the most utilized human tool. Its dexterity, fine motor skills and sensory feedback make it the interface between the body and the environment. Reproducing this fascinating functionality in an artificial hand is one of the greatest challenges in robotics, and at the same time one of its most difficult tasks. Whether in automation or medical robotics, ...
When a company builds a multi‑billion‑euro facility, lubrication cannot be left to chance. That’s why Metsä Fibre — a leading producer of wood‑based bioproducts — turned to SKF when constructing the most efficient wood‑processing plant in the northern hemisphere. With an investment of €2.02 billion, the new bioproduct mill in Kemi sets new standards: no fossil fuels, 2 T...
The Battery Passport is an electronic record that combines model-level facts with per-battery lifecycle data so buyers, operators, and authorities can verify compliance and compare performance over time. The required attributes can typically be grouped into static and dynamic sets and additional details on due diligence and interoperability expectations: - Static data: ...
In a sector where safety and reliability are essential, Sidastico has chosen OMIS as a strategic partner to accompany the evolution of its production site. A solid partnership based on experience and tailor-made solutions to optimise lifting and handling throughout the production process. With the expansion of the plant and the increase in production capacity, more than ...
This is the first project carried out for this Partner. The equipment will be used to braze a variety of components, ranging from cooling plates for data centers to parts for rail transport. Aluminum brazing in a Controlled Atmosphere (CAB) is the preferred technology for manufacturing aluminum heat exchangers in the automotive industry. But not only that. The CAB line ...
These units are equipped with the efficient, patented Vortex 2.0 system. The Vortex 2.0 furnaces are designed specifically for annealing aluminum coils in multi-zone chambers with a precise temperature control system for each zone. The Vortex system ensures excellent temperature uniformity (+/- 3°C) and eliminates the risk of local overheating of the coil surface, which ...
Mecadi tests barrier plastics for Mars rovers, hydrogen tanks, and deep-sea pipelines. Some of their permeation tests run for weeks under vacuum—any failure means starting over. The application: - Manometric permeation testing at 1-10 mbar - Some tests with highly corrosive gases (SO₂, NH₃) The solution: Several vacuum pumps like the MD 4C and MZ 2C have been running ...
The high-tech company TRUMPF has presented three partner companies with the Supplier Award for their outstanding and long-standing cooperation. IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH received the "Best Innovator" award for its exceptional innovative strength. The reason for the award: IDS developed a tailor-made solution for a strategically important area of application a...
The ceramic‑packaged all‑solid‑state batteries produced by Maxell feature high reliability*1, and their exterior ousings adopt ceramic packages manufactured by Kyocera. With its superior heat resistance and hermeticity, this package contributes to the high reliability of all‑solid‑state batteries, exceeding that of conventional batteries using liquid electrolytes. In the...
This module features a circuit designed to match the output voltage (3.6 V) of ER batteries, housed in standard ER battery size-compatible casing (diameter 17.9 mm, height 50 mm), enabling easy adoption even for users currently using ER batteries. It incorporates eight massproduced “PSB401010H” all-solid-state batteries to provide approximately a capacity of 35 mAh, with...
aipei, 22 January 2026 – Winmate proudly unveils two new additions to its PO Series Human-Machine Interface portfolio: the 10.1-inch W10IAN3S-POA1 and the 7-inch W07IAN3S-POT1, both powered by the latest Intel® Alder Lake-N N100 processor. These new platforms strengthen Winmate’s offering for automation environments requiring compact, energy-efficient, and industrial-gra...
For integrators, the goal is clear: integrate industrial marking into production lines without impacting cycle time—while ensuring reliability, repeatability, and fast maintenance. That’s why Gravotech has launched a dedicated page: the Integrators Corner. A SINGLE-ENTRY POINT TO SAVE ENGINEERING TIME This new page brings together the essentials to make installation fas...
IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH (Germany), a leading manufacturer of industrial cameras, is now the only provider in the industry to offer a voluntary three-year manufacturer’s warranty on all IDS-branded camera series. With this expanded service, IDS is setting new standards for quality, reliability, and long-term investment protection. The warranty applies to cam...
Silvia Aguiló Losa has been instrumental in bringing truly comprehensive mineral oil hydrocarbon (MOSH/MOAH) analysis into a routine testing environment at SGS Institut Fresenius (Berlin, Germany), using LECO’s two-dimensional gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometer (GCxGC-TOFMS) and dual flame ionization detector (FID) workflows. In this webinar, she will s...
Michal Stupák, PhD, Assistant Professor at the University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Czechia, is pioneering advanced methods for detecting pesticide residues in challenging food matrices like chili peppers. In this webinar, he will show how comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC×GC-MS), combined with QuEChERS extraction...
LECOdays Nordic returns in 2026 – mark your calendar! We are excited to welcome you to Berlin from September 22–24, 2026, for our next edition of LECOdays Nordic, bringing together professionals, researchers, and industry experts for three days of knowledge sharing and technological insight. Hosted at LECO’s European Application and Technology Center, Berlin, this event...
This device will not only expand the range of heat treatment services offered but will also serve as a showroom piece for future clients in Turkey. More Heat Treatment has become SECO/WARWICK’s official business partner in the Turkish market. The SECO/WARWICK Showroom in Turkey This is the third SECO/WARWICK device delivered to this hardening plant. The new furnace will...
The equipment will be installed in France at Marle Nowak’s facility, which specializes in the production of orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, spinal devices, and OEM manufacturing for the medical sector. The single-chamber furnace will be used for heat treating implants and surgical tools. The contract was secured thanks to successful reference trials conducted ...
SECO/WARWICK USA has received orders for two identical Vector single chamber vacuum furnaces from a major U.S. bearing manufacturer, reinforcing the company’s position as a leading provider of advanced heat-treatment technology in the North American market. Each furnace features a 36″ × 36″ × 48″ hot zone, 15-bar high-pressure gas quench (HPGQ), and a horizontal loading ...
During the exhibition, Hi-Target will present its advanced auto-steering systems and precision farming solutions, designed to help farmers improve field accuracy, reduce overlaps, lower input costs, and increase overall operational efficiency. The solutions support a wide range of agricultural operations, including seeding, spraying, fertilizing, and harvesting, enabling...
Linz, Austria, January 14, 2026 – Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT technology, the company is expanding its expertise in plastics processing through its Electronics² service brand. Through extensive investments in state-of-the-art injection molding machines at its Leipzig site, the company is strengthening its vertical integration capabilities and expanding its ...
Together with Gate Alliance as a solution provider for airport logistics. Visit us in Hall B5 at Stand 1360-9 and experience innovative drive solutions from the LogiDrive solution space, the DuoDrive, and the decentralised frequency inverters NORDAC ON, NORDAC LINK, and NORDAC FLEX. NORD offers system solutions from the LogiDrive solution space that are specifically opti...
Intelligent drive systems for automated production. The focus is on multivariable drive electronics, NXD tupH® surface protection and digital services for efficiency and maintenance. Another topic at SPS: NORD offers drive electronics for every plant architecture. The NORDAC PRO, NORDAC ON, NORDAC FLEX and NORDAC LINK product families offer frequency inverters for instal...
Frequency inverters have made NORD DRIVESYSTEMS a genuine system provider since the mid-1980s and are firmly integrated into the product range of the drive specialist from Bargteheide. The drive electronics portfolio covers the requirements of numerous industries and, thanks to continuous further development, always remains close to the market.
Thanks to its central location and optimal transport routes, it and its subsidiaries form the hub for Southern and Eastern Europe. With the establishment of its branch in Linz in October 1985, NORD strengthened its position in Austria and established Linz as a central hub for Southern and Eastern Europe. In addition to distributing NORD's complete product portfolio, an a...
Lévis, Québec, Canada, January 13, 2026 — FARO Technologies and Creaform, businesses of AMETEK, Inc., are announcing a major new chapter in their evolutions which will reframe how industries approach metrology and reality capture. As of today, FARO’s 3D Measurement business segment combines with Creaform, giving rise to FARO CREAFORM, a business unit delivering rigorous ...
A new national market has been added to the expanding NORD DRIVESYSTEMS web shop network. The newly launched e-shop, tailored for Czech customers, offers a wide selection of products. This e-shop perfectly complements the existing myNORD customer portal. Motors, frequency inverters, and many other products can be ordered online 24/7. With just one click, customers can se...
Aluminium is lightweight, cost-effective, fully recyclable, and conducts heat better than, for example, stainless steel, reducing surface temperatures. With the new NXD tupH® surface treatment, NORD makes its aluminium drives highly durable in extreme environments, including acid- and alkali-resistant wash-down areas. Gear units, smooth motors, and frequency inverters ar...
In the new e-shop with adapted language, Finnish customers can select from a wide range of products. If desired, the components will be delivered via express delivery. Motors, frequency inverters and many other products can be ordered in the online shop 24/7. One click is sufficient to show customers whether their desired component is available. Additionally, they get in...
Are you familiar with the little helper integrated with your diaphragm or rotary vane pump? Gas ballast – often overlooked, but indispensable. When used correctly, it prevents condensation, protects the pump, and extends its service life. We'll show you how to use it effectively in daily operation – for less maintenance and reliable processes. In this informative articl...
IDS Imaging Development Systems is heading into 2026 with a clear mission: to make industrial image processing even simpler for its users. The camera manufacturer from southern Germany continues to focus on consistent innovation, maximum reliability, and close customer relationships. A visible expression of this commitment is the new three-year manufacturer’s warranty, w...
To address these challenges, the project adopted the V700S SLAM RTK to efficiently capture accurate, colorized 3D facade data and generate CAD-ready deliverables. Pain point analysis 1. Limitations of competitor – Previous trials with XGRIDS L2 showed good colorization but generated massive datasets (1 GB per minute), making post-processing difficult on standard PCs. ...
