In smaller job shops where each job is different, automation solutions require a higher degree of flexibility. And as space is often limited, any automation solution needs a compact footprint. Makino has specifically developed the DA300 automation package for smaller job shops. Despite its compact dimensions, the DA300 automation package displays the highest degree of autonomy on the market at the highest performance. Why this automation package stands out The DA300 has established a (…)
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Robotics
ABB Robotics partners with XtalPi to build intelligent automated laboratories
Over one hundred ABB GoFa™ collaborative robots automate laboratory workstations, accelerating R&D in the chemical and life sciences sectors. ABB Robotics and XtalPi have entered a strategic partnership to produce a range of automated laboratory workstations in China. The new, automated laboratories will boost the productivity of R&D processes in biopharmaceuticals, chemical engineering and chemistry, and new energy materials. XtalPi is dedicated to driving intelligent and (…)
Cybersecurity
Protecting companies is the priority of digiVolution, the Swiss foundation dedicated to digital mutation and cybersecurity
The costs generated by cybercrime worldwide are estimated at 8 trillion US dollars for 2023 and are expected to exceed 13 trillion in the next five years. Although colossal, these amounts represent only a fraction of the dangers that the world could face in the years to come. Artificially created shortages in energy or food, for example, could reveal the vulnerability of many states and have an immense impact on their security. Their sovereignty itself could be called into question by a (…)
Additive manufacturing
Makino launched the AML500 High Speed Laser Metal Deposition Additive Manufacturing Machine at Formnext 2023.
Makino Asia today announced the launch of the AML500 Laser Metal Deposition (LMD) Machine to join its comprehensive machine portfolio. -# This machine offers an enhanced High Speed LMD capability that enables customers to perform previously challenging prints on a robust, high performance platform. Makino´s industrial manufacturing solutions now extend into Additive Manufacturing, where Makino commits to continuously promote innovation and strengthen partnerships to enable our customers (…)
Motion
Robust high-precision gears for heavy-duty applications
Nabtesco cycloidal gears feature utmost precision, dynamics and dependability, to assure reliable pin-point positioning even in the most demanding applications. Ideal for positioning tasks with high torques and heavy loads. The positioning and handling of heavy loads and large parts places high demands on gear solutions. Specially designed for precision heavy-duty applications, Nabtesco offers high-performance cycloidal gears that guarantee precisely executed motions even under extreme (…)
Surface technology
BYG about tungsten vs. chromium carbide recharging
BYG, experts in adaptable spare parts, we help you choose between tungsten and chromium carbide to improve the durability and performance of your machinery. Tungsten, represented by the symbol W and atomic number 74, is a dense, silvery-white, brilliantly luminous metal with ductile malleability. Recognized as the densest element among its native peers, tungsten exhibits outstanding resistance to heat and corrosion, making it one of the most robust elements in these properties. As for (…)
Tooling
Walter Thrill·tec™ TC645 supreme thread milling cutter
Walter is launching innovative thread milling tools with the name "Thrill·tec™", designed to combine the machining steps of core-hole drilling and threading in a single tool and operation. This is also true of the TC645 Supreme circular drill/thread mill, which is additionally able to produce a chamfer at the thread entry. Combining work steps improves productivity and makes this 3-in-1 thread milling cutter ideal for mass production and small series alike. Mass producers benefit from (…)
Companies
steute Technologies restructures its business fields
steute Technologies, an international technology company for top-quality switches, intelligent sensors and innovative wireless systems, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its business fields. With immediate effect, the company will now appear on the market with three divisions: Meditec, Leantec and Controltec. These new divisions are the result of a strategic repositioning in order to meet the current demands of the market and to provide a clearer orientation for customers. (…)
IoT
Update for the Kontron Susietec® connect IoT bundle
The universal solution for data transmission in the world of IIoT. With the susietec® toolset, Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), offers a combination of software, hardware and expertise, that enables companies to implement holistic digital transformation solutions. The Connect IoT bundle combines a powerful industrial computer platform with a low-code interface integration solution, which in the new release v3.1 offers additional versatile (…)