What could be more natural than equipping robots in collaborative workspaces with a gripper that is modelled after the human hand, that solves various tasks by learning through artificial intelligence? Combined with the BionicSoftArm, a pneumatic lightweight robot, the Future Concepts are suitable for human-robot collaboration. The BionicSoftHand is pneumatically operated so that it can […]
In the context of Industry 4.0 and big data applications, machine data acquisition and analytics are becoming increasingly important. The information must be presented in a clear and efficient manner, and the machine control system also has to cover a wide range of other smart components. TwinCAT Scope software provides optimum support for such integrated […]
Schneider Electric’s new high-end Modicon M580 Ethernet programmable automation controller (ePAC) features redundant processors, native Ethernet, and cybersecurity embedded into its very core. It combines native Ethernet capabilities, high performance, high availability for processors and networks, improved industrial cybersecurity, greater flexibility in design and improved agility for operations. The company’s commitment to innovation around digitisation […]
Omron and Techman Robot, known internationally for collaborative arm robots that work together with people, recently signed an agreement to form a strategic alliance in the area of collaborative robots. Omron and Techman will provide collaborative robots that can be used for a wide variety of applications such as electronics assembly, product testing and inspection. […]
Schauenburg Systems, together with dotNetix, is proud to announce the latest addition to its proximity detection system (PDS) range – SCAS PDS artificial intelligence camera. This high-tech PDS product is an advanced driver assist system (ADAS) which is said to be the first South African developed and manufactured camera with artificial intelligence (AI), specifically designed […]
Siemens is extending its system range of completely IP65-protected HMI devices by Simatic HMI Comfort Panels PRO for visualisation and automation without control cabinets. The new panels with 12-, 15-, 19-, and 22-inch screens are equipped with the high protection type IP65, just like the PRO devices in the Simatic IFP and IPC series. Thanks […]
SKF and Advanced Truck Systems (ATS) have collaborated on equipping the new two-piece bogie system from ATS with high-capacity wheel bearings and a condition monitoring system to reduce on-track failures and enable predictive maintenance. The new ATS two-piece bogie shows great potential to increase payload and reduce wheel and track wear. Combined with SKF roller […]
At Hannover Messe, Siemens presented numerous additions to its Digital Enterprise portfolio for the next level of digital transformation in the discrete and process industries. With the use of technologies such as artificial intelligence, edge computing and additive manufacturing, the company is paving the way for the future of industry. It is also rethinking process […]
Emerson has announced it has acquired KnowledgeNet (KNet) software from Tunisia-based Integration Objects. KNet’s unique analytics application software accelerates digital transformation initiatives for process and hybrid industries. This software is used to extract, clean, transform and analyse operational and manufacturing data. Using libraries of advanced statistical and machine-learning algorithms, the software consumes large quantities of […]
In the latest version 10.3 of its Comos CAE software solution for the process industry, Siemens is focusing on increasing efficiency in engineering. Using the Comos Engineering Portal included in this version, engineering processes can be significantly shortened. In addition to this, new developments and functional expansions are available for the current version in modular […]
