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Four Symetrie hexapods are testing the 931 segments of the primary mirror of ESO ELT!

Operated by ESO, the European Southern Observatory, the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) will be the most powerful giant telescope in the world, with an M1 primary mirror of 39 meters in diameter. […]

KUKA robots utilised in ProLMD project for integrating hybrid LMD technology into production chain

KUKA has been working with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) and other industrial partners on a joint project of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and KIT […]

Pepperl+Fuchs DeviceMaster® serial gateways supports RS-232, RS-422, and RS-485 communications in one gateway

Serial gateways for connecting serial devices to modern Ethernet networks From barcode scanners, RFID read/write heads, and vision systems to weighing scales: devices with serial interfaces are still used in many applications. […]

Rittal HPC Cooled-by-ZutaCore offers highly efficient cooling system for HPC applications

It is forecast that the global market for liquid cooling in the data centre industry will increase from $1.2 billion (2019) to a 2024 figure of $3.2 billion. The main reasons for […]


Epson starts mass producing its new S2D13V40 controller IC designed for head-up displays

Seiko Epson Corporation has developed and begun volume production of the S2D13V40, Epson’s first controller IC designed specifically for head-up displays. Epson plans to produce 100,000 of the new controllers per month. […]


Gas-Concentration Measurement Devices

SEWERIN Presents the New Generation of Gas-Concentration Measurement Devices

The portable gas detection and measurement devices in the EX-TEC® PM 5XX series will make the work of gas fitters, maintenance crews and other specialist staff much simpler. They will help pinpoint leaks in […]


Calpeda expands its NM pump range with the new N-NM 32L centrifugal pumps

Centrifugal pumps are very common, because thanks to their characteristics they are perfect for multiple uses: for supplying water and irrigation systems, for civil and industrial applications, for fire-fighting, heating, air-conditioning, cooling […]


Sandvik Coromant’s new 3D modelling technique offers dramatic increase in 3D printing output of face shields

Metal cutting leader, Sandvik Coromant has developed a new 3D modelling technique that can 3D print up to 200 plastic face shields in the time traditional methods require to print one. Using […]


FANUC releases its new M-800iA/60 robots offering outstanding precision

The first model in FANUC’s newest series of robots, the M-800iA/60, comes with a 60kg payload and a maximum reach of 2040mm. Robust construction, high rigidity and iRCalibration Signature technology included as […]


Advantech presents its new ROM-5620 SMARC 2.1 module

Advantech, a global leader of embedded computing, announces the ROM-5620 SMARC 2.1 module, its first Arm® Cortex® -A35 based on the NXP i.MX8X application processor. The ROM-5620, features a ultra-low-power consumption design […]


Pepperl+Fuchs extends its CB10 series with two new modules offering greater flexibility

AS-Interface has long proven itself as a user-friendly and cost-effective wiring technology for the industrial sector. To increase the variety of available components and expand the range of possible applications, Pepperl+Fuchs has […]


Icotek presents its new RCLZ-M shield clamps

EMC shield clamps mounted on ring cable lugs. SKL / MSKL shield clamps are easy to use and effective in earthing single cable shields. The RCL can be crimped on PE conductors. […]


Epson expands its S1C31W series with its new S1C31W73 microcontroller unit

Seiko Epson Corporation will add a new microcontroller unit (MCU) to the company’s S1C31W series of MCUs. The S1C31W73 has an Arm® Cortex®-M0+ processor and on-chip Flash memory. Epson plans to produce […]


Stäubli expands its CombiTac family of modular connectors with its new CombiTac direqt

Stäubli introduces the most assembly and maintenance friendly generation of modular connectors with a brand new product line: CombiTac direqt Stäubli Electrical Connectors launches the first series of a brand-new generation of […]


LINAK Smart home solution

Voice control for comfort beds expands Smart Home range by LINAK

With a full voice control solution for adjustable comfort beds, LINAK helps bed manufacturers and bed brands enter the future of home automation. It includes everything you need and is designed for […]


Beckhoff presents its new C7015 ultra-compact Industrial PC

With the new C7015 ultra-compact Industrial PC, Beckhoff combines its extensive expertise with PC-based machine control and IP 65/67 components. The result is an Industrial PC (IPC) designed with IP 65/67 protection […]


maxon drives on mars

maxon drives are heading to the Red Planet with NASA’s Perseverance rover

In July, NASA will be sending its fifth rover to Mars. Its main mission is to collect soil samples that will be analyzed on Earth at a later time. The rover will […]


Rail Cable SAB Bröckskes GmbH & Co. KG

Railway cable for outdoor use – SAB RailLine 560

With the SAB RailLine 560, SAB Bröckskes brings a permanently flexible cable with outstanding properties to the market. Using state-of-the-art materials, the cable manufacturer has succeeded in combining technical properties to enable […]