Production with a faster time-to-market, flexibility and simplicity are the key issues that continue to shape the industry. In shipbuilding, this means improving the interoperability and standardization of automation systems as the various modules and systems in the engine room often create an incredibly complex web of digital connections.
Individually tailored drive concepts based on the LogiDrive system solution from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS represent an optimal compromise between energy efficiency and a reduction of variants. They prove themselves in major intralogistics projects for airports or parcel centres where a large number of drive units are installed.
With the BGE 5510 dPro, Dunkermotoren continues the roll-out of its new Motor Control Platform. In addition to the successful brushless motors with integrated electronics, it is now also available as a compact control cabinet version.
In recent weeks, due to the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a spike in demand for bread far in excess than previously seen. Whereas many people usually buy a ready-made lunch everyday, now they are buying bread and eating at home.
The new OX-TRAN 2/12 series of Oxygen Permeation Analyzers were designed to provide reliable Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) test results on a variety of packaging materials, including high transmitter packaging.
Sandvik Coromant has embarked on a unique venture with Microsoft to drive forward the development and digitalization of the manufacturing industry. Combining Sandvik Coromant's expertise in machining with technical solutions from Microsoft, the collaboration will seek to link up parts of the production chain to create solutions for the next generation of manufacturing. The contract also includes an acceleration of the internal digitalization network for Sandvik Coromant.
Sports car manufacturer Lotus is automating its body painting facility at its British headquarters in Hethel. Lotus contracted Dürr to install an automated paint shop boasting a number of extremely efficient processes.