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64 percent weight saved with the world’s first polymer telescopic guide from igus

The world’s first polymer telescopic rail from igus shows what 100 percent plastic can do. It is light, quick to assemble and, thanks to injection molding, cost-effective. It can be used to […]

ROLLS-ROYCE AND ASI MINING PLAN TO OPTIMIZE MTU ENGINES FOR AUTONOMOUS OPERATIONS

Rolls-Royce and Autonomous Solutions Incorporated (ASI): ASI Mining have agreed to ensure compatibility of MTU engines and ASI’s Mobius command and control software for autonomous vehicles. The two partners have signed a […]

Enerpac introduces its new Aquajack® subsea tensioners

Easily positioned in poor visibility conditions, Aquajack® subsea tensioners feature a compact design and long piston stroke. The unique Split Nut® design of these tools allows rapid application to long bolts and […]

igus hybrid chain series YE

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 […]


smart drylin linear guide from igus

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 […]


igus face protection shield

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, […]


Yaskawa CSDA10F

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 […]


Profi net igus

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 […]


Robot used in hospitals to fight coronavirus

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 workshop

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 […]


igus gmbh

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 […]