The European Machinery Directive and the Machinery Regulation that is replacing it require a risk analysis for every machine before being brought to market or after a modification. A key part of the risk analysis is the risk assessment. In addition to the legal fundamentals, various processes for the risk assessment are introduced and their properties explained in the following.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming manufacturing with open automation systems connecting devices and machines across the factory floor.
The production of solar wafers starts with the raw wafers that are sawn from the so-called ingots. These must comply with a specified thickness of about 180 µm to be processed further as a good part.
SCHUNK offers a comprehensive portfolio with all the necessary components, and also the experience and know-how for efficient automation solutions for any requirement.
Stephen Graham, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Nexus, Hexagon, introduces us to the 4 building blocks of the industrial metaverse, highlighting some of the key issues.
During the development of a machine, there comes a time when the individual sensors need to be fine-tuned. Uncertainty often arises about the number of pulses required for optimum application. Effort and frustration are therefore inevitable.