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Weber Marking Systems collaborates with Continental to develop automatic tyres labelling plant
The EU Tyre Labelling Regulation EU 1222/2009 entered into force towards the end of 2012. To implement this regulation, Continental Germany, together with labelling specialist Weber Marking Systems in Rheinbreitbach (Germany), developed […]

Murrelektronik’s new Modlight Illumix series offers long-lasting daylight quality illumination with minimal maintenance
The Modlight Illumix series of machine lamps by Murrelektronik optimally illuminate machines and plants with maintenance-free and long-lasting LED technology in daylight quality. “Slim Line” lamps with their compact construction are a […]

ABB´s IRB 1200 compact, flexible, fast and functional small industrial robot
Have you ever wanted to make your machines 15% smaller and 10% faster? ABB’s IRB 1200 industrial robot allows you to do exactly that. Specifically, it targets the needs of the Material Handling […]

KUKA KR QUANTEC pro family helps Bizerba increase employee productivity by 15 percent
Three KUKA robots from the KR QUANTEC pro family are in operation at the plant of Bizerba SE & Co. KG. They guarantee that aluminum housings are reliably fed to two grinding […]

Eaton introduces the Double Door Safety Switch
Double down on safety with Eaton’s newest Double Door Safety Switch Eaton’s double-door line isolation switch is the industry’s first compartmentalized fusible safety switch, and the newest product in Eaton’s expanding offering […]

Turck introduces its new IM12-CCM cabinet guard
Turck showcased the IM12-CCM cabinet guard at the Hannover Messe. The device detects incorrectly closed doors as well as the exceeding of moisture and temperature limits. It also detects unauthorized access to […]

Shaw Controls develops new prefabricated power distribution substation named E-House
An E-House is a prefabricated power distribution substation that is deployed to site as a fully assembled and integrated unit; they are designed, engineered and manufactured by Shaw Controls – part of […]

Rockwell Automation’s lightly managed switch offers secure and resilient solution with easy configuration
Manufacturers that use unmanaged network switches but struggle with downtime or security concerns now have an alternative to using managed switches. The Allen-Bradley Stratix 2500 lightly managed switch from Rockwell Automation provides […]

Rittal introduces its new RiLine Compact busbar system
Standardisation of control gear and switchgear is one of the most effective ways to reduce engineering and configuration costs. This is true for products both large and small – as Rittal demonstrates […]

Exor introduces its new UniOP eTOP310 HMI designed with high-end features
The Exor UniOP eTOP310 HMI combines state-of-the-art features and performance with an outstanding design, the ideal choice for HMI applications including factory and building automation. The eTOP310 comes in 3 different front […]

WEG W60 motor line launched with extended power ratings
The W60 motor platform is now available up to frame IEC 1000 (NEMA 1600) and power ratings up to 16,000 kW (21,500 HP). The traditional manufacturer of electric motors to the global […]

Ganter’s new GN 1804.2 offers elegant and practical solution for securing against rotation
Slotted nuts are always indispensable whenever the axial interplay of shafts, bearings or spindles needs to be adjusted. Ganter has now found a particularly elegant way of solving the problem of securing […]

easyTrans Automated Guided Transport by DS AUTOMOTION
The automated guided vehicle system easyTrans from DS AUTOMOTION relieves employees in production or logistics of transport tasks, freeing them up for their core tasks. Fully customised, easyTrans is ready for action […]

Epson releases new S7C17M11 microcontroller package designed for harsh environments
Seiko Epson Corporation has begun shipping samples of the S7C17M11, a low-power 16-bit microcontroller with on-chip Flash memory, a crystal unit, and a highly accurate real-time clock (RTC) with a temperature compensation […]

Rockwell Automation introduces the new Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch
Industrial automation customers can now improve safety without sacrificing productivity with the most advanced cable-pull switch on the market. The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Lifeline 5 cable-pull switch from Rockwell Automation is the first […]