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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rockwell Automation has acquired Emulate3D, an innovative engineering software developer whose products digitally simulate and emulate industrial automation systems. By using accurate simulation models to improve systems planning and decision-making, followed by emulation trials that test the control system before installation, Emulate3D’s software enables customers to virtually test machine and system designs before incurring manufacturing […]
The Movitrans contactless energy transfer system from SEW Eurodrive (together with its Movipro SDC decentralised drive, position, and application controller), has played a critical role in an assembly-line extension at a major automotive producer in Port Elizabeth. The big advantage of the Movitrans system is that it is based on contactless energy transfer. In this system, […]
IoT Breakthrough, an independent organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies and products in the global internet of things (IoT) market, recently announced Rockwell Automation as winner of the “Overall IoT Company the Year” award in the global 2019 IoT Breakthrough Awards programme. The mission of the IoT Breakthrough Awards programme is to recognise the innovators, […]
SICK offers its modular Eco-System for AGCs with sensor solutions that make autonomous vehicles safe and efficient tools for enhanced intralogistical productivity. Flexible logistical processes in CEP distribution centres require transportation techniques that can be adapted for the particular tasks – and also in terms of their sensor and control system technology. The aim is to […]
The new Sinamics Connect 300 from Siemens provides a simple plug-and-play solution for integrating converters of the Sinamics family into the IT world. The new solution is suitable for low-voltage converters and supports cloud-based digitalisation solutions. MindSphere applications such as Analyze MyDrives can now be used directly via Sinamics Connect 300. Sinamics Connect 300 is […]
