From pick-and-place applications and conveyor lines to labeling or palletizing: vacuum grippers on collaborative robots (short Cobots) enable safe and fast processes. To save time during installation and maintenance and to achieve particularly high flexibility for various applications, SMC has furth…

Electric drives are indispensable in manufacturing processes – from automotive to food and pharmaceutical industries, as well as general automation applications. To ensure uninterrupted operation from the last position in case of power failure, the electric drives of the LE series from SMC are equip…

Whether for transportation or for suction and clamping: vacuum is used to handle a wide variety of workpieces – from delicate microchips to large glass sheets. The multi-stage vacuum generators of the ZL series from SMC significantly improve the ratio between air consumption and suction performance…

From sorting systems to oxygen concentrators to blood analyzers: in medical or pharmaceutical applications, speed and accuracy are crucial. Direct-operated solenoid valves are therefore the first choice to achieve these goals. With the SX090 series, SMC now expands its SX90 series to include a 3/2-w…

To enable vacuum systems in the automotive industry, medical technology, or semiconductor manufacturing to achieve maximum performance, all components must deliver optimal performance. The new high-vacuum angle valve of the XLJ series from SMC meets these requirements and enhances safety and product…

Klaus Brinkmann will take over as Head of Engineering from June 1st, leading a completely new business division at SMC Germany. The new division includes, in addition to the German Technical Center (GTC), the existing units of Product Management and Customer Projects. "In engineering, we will now be…

Edge Computing makes production more responsive and sustainable

Data and information only provide an advantage if they are interpreted and utilized quickly – for example, in the event of leaks, every minute counts. Together, SMC, Dell Technologies, and Software AG have now developed a concept that pr…

When processes depend on the flow of liquids, the highest measurement accuracy is essential. Whether monitoring the cooling water of casting machines and welding tongs or the circulating medium of cooling and tempering devices: only with all relevant data can it be ensured that processes run smoothl…

Whether in research, development, or manufacturing: To ensure optimal performance and product quality during operation of machine applications, extremely narrow temperature windows must sometimes be maintained – and in confined spaces. The new cooling and temperature control device HRS040 from SMC o…

The rougher the production conditions, the greater the demands on the plant's pneumatics. Its heart: the valve island. It must be reliably protected from contaminants such as dust or liquids, as well as from damage caused by high-pressure cleaners. "Especially in the food and pharmaceutical industri…