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A paradise for tinkerers: Designers can now draw from an even wider selection of SMC pneumatic solutions, simulate custom circuits in Automation Studio™, and, if necessary, integrate them into complete systems. (Photo: SMC Deutschland GmbH and Famic Technologies Inc.)

24.02.2022
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Industry 4.0

SMC and Famic Technologies offer comfortable and efficient virtual assembly of pneumatic systems – now with more than 800 available components

Try it before you buy it: More SMC technologies now available in Automation Studio™

The conceptualization and planning of pneumatic circuits are becoming even easier: SMC is increasing its product catalog, available to operators in the design and simulation software Automation StudioTM by Famic Technologies, by 60 percent. The highlight of this expansion is the long-awaited and fre…

Tianlun Yu (links) and Vladimir Strocov at the ADRESS beamline of the Swiss Light Source SLS, where they measured the layered structure of the semiconductor gallium nitride and the superconductor niobium nitride. (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic) / Tianlun Yu (left) and Vladimir Strocov at the ADRESS beamline of the Synchrotron Light Source, where they measured the layered structure made of the semiconductor gallium nitride and the superconductor niobium nitride. (Photo: Paul Scherrer Institute/Mahir Dzambegovic)

30.01.2022
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Industry 4.0

Semiconductors reach the quantum world

Quantum effects in superconductors could give semiconductor technology a new twist. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI and Cornell University in New York State have identified a composite material that could integrate quantum devices into semiconductor technology, making electronic compo…

The iWave combines first-class TIG welding enjoyment with maximum control and the highest precision thanks to Fronius CycleTIG. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH) / The iWave combines a great TIG welding experience with maximum control and the ultimate in precision thanks to Fronius CycleTIG. (Copyright: Fronius International GmbH)

With Multiprocess PRO, the high-end TIG power source becomes a fully-fledged MIG/MAG welding system that, in addition to the standard program, can be upgraded to include CMT, PMC, and LSC as desired. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH) / Multiprocess PRO turns the high-end TIG power source into a fully-fledged MIG/MAG welding system that, in addition to the standard program, can be upgraded to include CMT, PMC, and LSC as required. (Copyright: Fronius International GmbH)

There are virtually no limits to what the iWave can do, including when it comes to manual metal arc welding – even enabling the use of CEL electrodes. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH)

The modular system design allows customers to customize their iWave to their own requirements. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH) / The modular system design allows customers to customize their iWave to their own requirements. (Copyright: Fronius International GmbH)

The intuitive graphic-dynamic control concept quickly guides the user to any desired setting and is available in over 30 languages. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH) / The intuitive dynamic, graphics-based operating concept takes the user straight to the setting they need, and is available in more than 30 languages. (Copyright: Fronius International GmbH)

27.01.2022
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Industry 4.0

Fronius iWave: innovative 3-in-1 product from the technology leader

Ready for every challenge

The iWave from Fronius – launching in January 2022 – is an intelligent, high-end series that sets new standards in quality, flexibility and connectivity. The TIG power source enables perfect weld seams to be produced on all weldable materials. It also possesses multiprocess capability and comes with…

In the Laser-Hybrid Cell, a powerful Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding system is combined with modern laser technology. At speeds of up to 8 m/min, components made of different materials can thus be welded with high quality – with minimal distortion. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH) / The LaserHybrid cell combines a powerful gas metal arc welding system (GMAW) with state-of-the-art laser technology. This makes it possible to weld components made of different materials to a high quality – with minimal distortion – at speeds of up to 8 m/min. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH)

The Pathfinder simulation software already enables cycle-time analyses and realistic representation of complete process flows during the pre-project phase. Optimizations can thus be implemented early on, reducing costs and time expenditure. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH)

For prototype fixture construction, flexible, modular 3D clamping systems are available. All clamping components can also be virtually simulated. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH)

The robot welding cell features high-tech process variants from Fronius – such as Cold Metal Transfer (CMT), Pulse Multi Control (PMC), and Low Spatter Control (LSC). It also includes ACERIOS, a hot-active plasma technology for surface cleaning. (Photo: Fronius International GmbH)

03.01.2022
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Surface

Prototyping centre

Be it complex welding challenges, feasibility studies or small-scale production – Fronius has the solution

Developing individual solutions for challenging welding tasks? This is where Fronius comes in, supporting industrial and commercial enterprises at its prototyping centre in Wels, Austria. Whether the focus is on feasibility studies, welding prototypes, pre-production series or contract manufacturing…

Endress+Hauser offers a wide range of process measuring devices with IO-Link technology for digital communication.

More and more plants in the food & beverage industry are being digitalized with fieldbus-independent IO-Link technology.

10.12.2021
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Industry 4.0

Endress+Hauser boasts a comprehensive IO-Link portfolio

IO-Link accelerates digitalization of process plants

IO-Link is enjoying increasing popularity, with demand for the communications standard growing rapidly, especially in the food & beverage industry. The fieldbus-independent technology for point-to-point communication is easy to use and provides a cost-effective way to digitalize industrial plant…

The drive system in the production plant is to be defined in the future not only as a functionally relevant component but also as a

The consortium partners of the joint project

In the future, carpentry shops and furniture manufacturers will no longer need to purchase mitering machines. Instead, the machine remains the property of the manufacturer, and they pay monthly for its use. © Michael Weinig AG

26.11.2021
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Industry 4.0

Large-scale research project X-Forge

Manufacturers become service providers

There is no need to buy a machine to be able to use it: Digitalization enables new business models based on the automated exchange of data. Experts from science and industry clarify the conditions that must be met for these business models to be economically and technically feasible in the large res…

Connected smart buildings create the foundation for digital transformation in clean rooms. (Source: Siemens AG)

Flexible Digestorium with native BACnet/IP connection to building automation (with and without labeling). (Source: Siemens AG)

Andreas Bühring, Vertical Sales Life Science / Pharma, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Germany (Source: Siemens AG)

25.11.2021
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Industry 4.0

Digitization in the Cleanroom

Intelligent networking and IoT bring efficiency improvements in all areas

The cleanroom is protected from external influences, but digitalization also does not stop at the strongest barriers. And that is quite good, because in the life sciences environment, the digital transformation towards "Cleanroom 4.0" offers operators new possibilities and numerous advantages to sus…

#empowerthefield. The Industrie 4.0 program from Endress+Hauser with concrete solution packages for digitalization.

Cerabar and Deltabar: The smart sensors offer more Industry 4.0, more productivity, and more process safety.

Endress+Hauser redefines the pressure gauges Cerabar and Deltabar.

The new generation of Memosens technology is simple, safe, and connected.

The new thermal flow meter t-mass 300/500 is suitable for bidirectional gas flow measurement.

03.11.2021
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Trade fair

Endress+Hauser presents future-oriented solutions for digitalization at SPS 2021 in Nuremberg

Innovative solutions for digitalization. #empowerthefield

Industry 4.0 is the networking of data. But 97% of field data is not used at all so far. Endress+Hauser's Industry 4.0 program makes this data available: for process optimization, increased availability, and cost reduction. At SPS 2021, Endress+Hauser presents visitors to the trade fair stand with i…

IntElect including an LSR package showcases state-of-the-art elastomer injection moulding.

Quick-acting qualities once again demonstrate the El-Exis SP in a cup application.

09.09.2021
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Trade fair

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag drives system integration, focuses on sustainability and unveils solutions for modern networking via Industry 4.0.

One stop shopping - machine and process technology from a single source

At Fakuma 2021, Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig, will present numerous new products showcasing itself as a competent machine partner and innovative and sustainable innovation driver.

All-electric injection moulding machines for LSR, IMD, medical and packaging applications

The tra…

InterOpera makes it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to get started with Industry 4.0. Because if there are standardized sub-models for the management shell, networking machines and systems is possible at a much lower cost and in a shorter time. © University of Stuttgart IFF / Fraunhofer IPA, Photo: Rainer Bez, Heike Quosdorf

08.09.2021
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Industry 4.0

Uniform standards for Industry 4.0

In the research project "InterOpera", funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, researchers are working together with industry to develop uniform methods for implementing the administration shell in practice. The project, in which the Fraunhofer IPA and the Standardization Coun…

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