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NORD SK TU4-PNS option module offers reliable safety-relevant data communications

Functional safety of plant and machinery is of vital importance in production. The NORD SK TU4-PNS option module from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS assists the simple implementation of safe responses. In combination with a […]

Starlinger’s recoSTAR dynamic recycling technology offers optimal cost-benefit ratio

Exactly the right machinery size: That’s what film recyclers get from Starlinger recycling technology. In early 2018, the manufacturer introduced a new size – the recoSTAR dynamic 145 – that is specially […]

YASKAWA acquires Factory Automation business unit of ZF Italia s.r.l.

YASKAWA Europe GmbH, headquartered in Eschborn, Germany, acquires the Factory Automation business unit of ZF Italia s.r.l. In Assago (Milan). The parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price. A successful partnership […]

Hexagon showcased EDGECAM, VISI, RADAN and G-code software products at UK’s Southern Manufacturing trade fair

The market-leading CAD/CAM software products EDGECAM, VISI and RADAN have exhibited in the UK for the first time since becoming part of the Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Production Software business. They were also […]


RLS introduces its new AksIM-2 absolute magnetic ring encoders

Following the success of AksIM absolute magnetic encoders in January 2013 the Slovene developer and producer of magnetic encoders, RLS d. o. o. has just launched the second generation of absolute magnetic […]


Yaskawa’s MotoMINI wins Red Dot Award 2019 for product design

Yaskawa has won a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019. MotoMINI, the smallest model of the Motoman robot portfolio, received the Red Dot, which the renowned jury only awards to products that […]


Wilo presents its new generation of OEM pumps with the Wilo-Para circulator

Wilo has its focus set firmly on its customers and aspires to make their life easier. To reach this goal, Wilo remains committed to the continuous development of new products and technologies. […]


KSB exhibited its new Delta Primo pressure booster systems at the ISH trade fair 2019

Yet another new product the KSB Group presented at the ISH trade fair 2019 were its pressure booster systems of the KSB Delta Primo type series with the design variants K, VP […]


HARTING and Kuka to present their automated charging solution for Rinspeed project „microSNAP“

The HARTING Technology Group has been in successful partnership with Rinspeed for many years. The visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht and HARTING with its innovative solutions for Connectivity for Industrial Things and Infrastructure […]


Murrelektronik launched its new EMERGENCY STOP and RESET buttons

The EMERGENCY STOP and RESET buttons from Murrelektronik are integrated in electronic installations using preconfigured M12 standard cables. A time-saving solution that reduces the risk of faulty wirings. The ‘Plug & Play’ […]


Fibro Läpple Technology (FLT) sells LGR-3

After the official start of sales at the beginning of 2018, FLT was now able to sell the first linear gantry robot of the new generation. In October last year, the LGR-3 […]


SCANLAB introduces its new basiCube 14 scan heads offering excellent price/performance ratio

Leading OEM laser scan system manufacturer SCANLAB GmbH is expanding its lineup of entry-level scan heads with the new basiCube 14. This compact-class scan system features excellent price/performance and a 14-mm aperture […]


Rittal’s new Wire Terminal WT offers eight-fold wiring processing speed for control and switchgear

Wiring is one of the most labour-intensive processes in control and switchgear engineering. In order to improve automation in this area, Rittal Automation Systems is offering the new Wire Terminal WT. This […]