Manufacturing

Special sensor technology for special vehicles  What makes a good angle, inclination, vibration and displacement sensor? Is it solid measurement acquisition or processing? A fast safety interface or a robust overall design with a few special features? Of course, all of these together represent the prerequisite for a good sensor concept. Especially when designing the firmware and software, good cooperation with the customer is important in order to achieve the best solution for the application.  Multiturn CANopen Safety cam controller with PLd and ATEX PROFIsafe via PROFINET vibration sensor with PLd Particularly in the booming sector of automated guided vehicles...

KOROYD UNVEILS HEAT STRESS DATA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY HELMETS, STUDY SHOWS HEAT INDEX REDUCTION BY UP TO 8 F / 4.5 C    MONTE CARLO, MONACO (August, 2023) – KOROYD® - a global leader in advanced impact protection technology - announces data showing KOROYD integrated safety helmets reduce heat stress by up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit/4.5 degrees Celsius compared to traditional EPS internal helmet constructions.     ​​As part of a continued mission to advance the standard of protective solutions, KOROYD has completed a rigorous test protocol to evaluate the thermal comfort of industrial helmets with significant results. The aim of...

Potential Water Restrictions Should Spark Cooling Conversations in European Manufacturing Sector  Following climate change-related water shortages across the European continent causing governments to take action, a process industry expert is highlighting the knock-on effect to manufacturers reliant on waterways for cooling processes.  Matt Watson, Sector Lead for Manufacturing at Aggreko Europe, is highlighting the rise in extreme weather across the continent and how they may necessitate a rethink in manufacturers’ equipment procurement strategies. Specifically, with reports of heatwaves and droughts across Europe, Matt is calling for manufacturers to explore closed loop cooling solutions that do not take water from nearby...

Cosen Saws Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saw Lineup: Cutting Solutions for Every Application  Cosen Vertical Tilt-Frame Band Saws have been delivering exceptional results to manufacturers for decades.  Cosen Saws, a global leader in industrial cutting solutions, is pleased to present its lineup of vertical saws, which have been serving customers with exceptional cutting solutions for years. The three vertical band saw models - Manual, Semi-Automatic, and Fully Automatic - continue to provide unmatched precision, efficiency, and convenience. These well-established saws have proven to be advantageous for industrial professionals, accommodating a wide range of cutting requirements, from small-scale operations to large-scale manufacturing...

Comau Unveils “MI.RA/PICKER”, A Fully Automated Perception-Based Random Bin Picking Solution  Comau Unveils “MI.RA/PICKER”, A Fully Automated Perception-Based Random Bin Picking Solution |  -Autonomously recognizes, locates and grasps randomly placed objects at a rate of up to 40 pieces per minute (PPM) -Reduces complexity while ensuring optimal picking precision and efficiency for single or multiple bins measuring up to 1 meter tall -“MI.RA/PICKER” helps increase throughput while reducing upstream process times, saving time, energy and resources -Comau’s turn-key solution is based on advanced engineering, machine inspection and seamlessly integrated features Comau introduces “MI.RA/PICKER”, an intelligent advanced automation solution for perception-based...