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50 percent more unsupported length: igus further expands hybrid chain series YE
50 percent lighter than conventional steel chains and 50 percent more unsupported length than plastic energy chains: that is what makes the igus YE energy supply system so special. It consists of […]

FANUC’s new R-2000iD features a hollow arm and smaller installation space requirements
With the R-2000iD, FANUC introduces a hollow arm and smaller installation dimensions to its best-selling R-2000 model line. This makes the iD series ideally suited for all applications which require process cables, […]

LabVIEW drivers for Turck’s compact TBEN-S I/O modules are now available
New drivers turn Turck’s compact block I/Os into the robust alternative for test stand automation using IP67 modules – without the need for a PLC directly in the field The website of […]

Murrelektronik introduces its new Mico Pro 24 VDC current monitoring system
Mico Pro is Murrelektronik’s innovative 24 VDC current monitoring system. The modular design makes it possible to create systems that fit the application perfectly – which adds value by creating a cost-benefit […]

Advantech presents its new ROM-7720 Arm-based Qseven module
Advantech, a global leader in the embedded computing market, announces its first NXP i.MX8 product: ROM-7720, an Arm-based Qseven module powered by the NXP Arm Cortex-A72 i.MX8, Quad Octa-Core high-performance processor. ROM-7720 […]

Maintenance according to the traffic light principle: smart drylin linear guide from igus
drylin linear guide systems must withstand extreme conditions in continuous operation or even in abrasive environments. In order for the linear guides to glide without lubricants, igus relies on linear bearings made […]

BIG KAISER’s tooling systems helps BAM GmbH revolutionizes custom component and machinery production
BAM GmbH revolutionizes the areas of individual component production and custom machinery – relying on proven tooling systems from BIG KAISER. Founded in 2011, BAM GmbH, based in Weiden, Bavaria, is a […]

A common shield against corona: igus produces headbands for face shields
The protection of medical personnel is currently one of the most important challenges. However, appropriate equipment is not readily available on the market in sufficient quantity and quality. One solution is face […]

Meusburger release new control systems designed for precise control of heating processes
Meusburger presents two new products in the area of control systems. The T7 offers a compact operating and display unit for the sysTemp® and flexotemp® controllers, as well as the MPI 02 […]

ATI’s new CDB deburring tool offers easy dynamic tuning of contact force
The Compliant Deburring Blade (CDB), patent pending, is ATI’s most versatile deburring tool. The durable interface accommodates a variety of readily available blades and media used with hand deburring tools. The pneumatically-controlled, […]

Automated laboratory tests with robots by Yaskawa
The current situation shows: The health care system quickly reaches its limits when laboratory capacity is lacking or when the existing test installations cannot be converted flexibly enough for test variants or […]

Promoting research: igus is a new member of the Profibus Nutzerorganisation e.V.
Profinet is the world’s leading Ethernet-based communication solution for industrial automation. Even large data volumes can be transmitted quickly and reliably thanks to real-time communication. In order to further advance the research […]

COVID-19 and PAL Robotics robots: ready to help fight coronavirus in hospitals
To fight the spread of COVID-19, a scale of pandemic the world hasn’t seen in a long time, new and innovative solutions are urgently needed – and robots can offer just that. […]

Symetrie has a new production line!
To increase its production capacity, Symetrie installed a new 200 m² production workshop in Nimes, which brings the total area of its premises to 1,200 m². This workshop is mainly intended for […]

Revolutionary autoglide 5 system from igus without guide trough
Safely guiding energy over long distances at a cost-effective price: this was the goal behind the development of the autoglide 5 from igus. The new energy chain system is specially designed for […]