SEW-EURODRIVE and Schaeffler announced partnership at HANNOVER MESSE As a specialist in drive and automation technology, SEW-EURODRIVE offers a broad portfolio of products and solutions that help companies design their production processes efficiently and reliably. The DriveRadar® APPredict digital platform, for example, provides customers with full transparency on the status of SEW-EURODRIVE products, including information on temperature, oil condition, machine name and system type. If (…)
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Software
HEXAGON EXPANDS DIGITAL MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES WITH GEOMAGIC SOFTWARE ACQUISITION
Hexagon acquires Geomagic software from 3D Systems, enhancing 3D scan-to-CAD, reverse engineering, and inspection workflows with broad compatibility across major scanners and CAD platforms. Hexagon has completed the acquisition of Geomagic software business from 3D Systems Corporation, gaining market-leading technology that improves productivity for people that are acquiring, manipulating and reverse engineering 3D measurement data for use throughout the product lifecycle and (…)
Sustainability
HANNOVER MESSE: ecoplanet wins the HERMES Startup AWARD
This year, a young Munich-based company has clinched the coveted HERMES Startup Award. ecoplanet impressed the independent jury, chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, President of the Fraunhofer Society, with its intelligent energy management solution. The award-winning product, the ecoplanet Cockpit, is an AI-powered platform designed to help businesses analyze their energy consumption in real time, optimize the use of dynamic pricing, and maximize the integration of renewable (…)
Automation
ROLLON LAUNCHES NEW COBOT TRANSFER UNIT (CTU) FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE AND SEAMLESS INTEGRATION
Rollon announces the launch of a new Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), which brings improved delivery times, enhanced compatibility, and optimized performance. Rollon announced the launch of its new Cobot Transfer Unit (CTU), designed to push the boundaries of collaborative robot applications. With a series of key enhancements, the latest CTU model offers improved flexibility, easier integration, and increased performance, making it the ideal solution for automation processes requiring extended (…)
Tooling
WALTER TS INCREASES STABILITY AND TOOL LIFE DURING THREAD TURNING
The Walter TS system combines a stable clamping system with Tiger-tec Gold Cutting inserts and chipformer geometries. Walter is adding a new, high-performance system to its portfolio with the new TS thread turning inserts and T1011 threading tools. The most striking special feature of the T1011 tool holder is a carbide pin in the rear asset of the Cutting inserts. It prevents wear on the insert seat, while the system’s claw clamping ensures a stable hold for the TS indexable inserts. (…)
Motion
SURFACE PROTECTION SOLUTION FROM NORD DRIVESYSTEMS
NXD makes aluminium more resistant and durable. With NXD, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has launched the latest generation of its surface treatment. The system manufacturer equips its aluminium drive solutions with two variants of effective surface protection. This makes them more resistant to extreme environmental conditions, and ensures long-lasting performance even under demanding operating conditions. NXD is the surface treatment from NORD for gear units, smooth motors and frequency inverters (…)
Trade show
6th Lightweighting Summit focuses on "lightweight construction as a locomotive for innovation and competitiveness"
The 6th Lightweighting Summit under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will be held on April 1, 2025, as part of HANNOVER MESSE. It will offer companies, scientists, and experts from all sectors the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in lightweight construction, as well as discussing future-oriented technologies. Dr. Robert Habeck, Vice-Chancellor, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, will (…)
Software
Emerson Software Adds Advanced Capabilities
PAC Machine Edition 10.6 Release adds a PLC Simulator and performance improvements to its integrated development environment, improving developer productivity. Emerson has announced the release of PAC Machine Edition (PME) 10.6, the integrated development environment software used to configure and manage control system devices, including PACSystems programmable logic controllers (PLCs), QuickPanel human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and more. This update is the latest and most advanced (…)
3D printing
EOS EXPANDS INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINTING SOLUTIONS WITH TWO NEW METAL MATERIALS
NickelAlloy IN718 API – high-strength, corrosion resistant, and American Petroleum Institute (API) compliant. Nickel NiCP – 99% commercially pure Nickel with high ductility and corrosion resistance. EOS, a leading supplier of responsible manufacturing solutions for industrial 3D printing, announced the availability of two new metal additive manufacturing (AM) materials: EOS NickelAlloy IN718 API and EOS Nickel NiCP – both delivering excellent performance and part properties for EOS Laser (…)
Robotics
Mitsubishi Electric’s new robot range supports digital transformation in manufacturing
Mitsubishi Electric has launched its MELFA RH-10CRH and RH-20CRH SCARA robots, providing manufacturers with greater flexibility in adopting digital manufacturing while addressing skilled workforce shortages. These new robots enhance industrial automation through high-speed operation, easy installation, and exceptional efficiency. Compact and lightweight, they are ideal for manufacturers aiming to boost productivity while navigating space and weight constraints.Image: Left: MELFA RH-20CRH, (…)