GEA has become the first valve manufacturer to develop special Lockout-Tagout (LoTo) locks for its entire hygienic valve technology range. These mechanical or pneumatic locks help plant operators effectively protect their workforce from hazards in production.
Siemens is expanding its Industrial Edge offering for machine tools with two new edge devices. In addition to the already available IPC227E, there is now the IPC127E, an entry-level device, and the IPC427E, the most powerful edge device for machine tools. The IPC127E serves as an entry-level solution to provide connectivity and performance for simple use cases.
International technology Group ANDRITZ has introduced the next generation of its unique Metris addIQ RheoScan, the world’s first patented, optical measurement system for automatic polymer dosage in belt presses and gravity belt tables. Among other features, the system now uses artificial intelligence (AI) to further increase process stability and reduce operating costs.
Metal processing with lasers and plasma releases many different pollutants into the ambient air. The Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS, together with partners, has developed a filter system that efficiently removes these substances from the air. The filter can be adapted to the various materials and substances released in each case. In the future, the technology will be used in other applications, such as additive manufacturing.
Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation section has appointed Growskills Robotics as its distributor in Portugal. The move strengthens support for enterprises seeking to modernise their processes using the Company’s portfolio of robots for light industrial applications.
MicroSys miriac embedded modules and platforms combined with Hailo-8 AI acceleration modules offer a high-performance, scalable embedded platform for AI processing at the edge, with applications in fields such as Industry 4.0, automotive and heavy machinery.
Field-wireable M8 signal cable connectors from binder support efficient and reliable installations in sensor and actuator applications. Featuring snap-in quick locking and now offered with 3 to 6 pins, they prove themselves in industrial applications that require reliable signal transmission and are subject to installation space constraints.