Haozhi Mechanical and Electrical (Haozhi), based in China, is an industry leader in direct-drive technology for machine tool and robotics applications.
Gefran enhances the range of Hyperwave contactless magnetostrictive position transducers with the launch of the WPL series equipped with IO-Link 1.1 interface.
Industry 4.0 is a widely discussed topic, with artificial intelligence (AI), big data and machine learning a key element of current developments. But what do these digital activities mean and how will they impact traditional manufacturing?
In the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, many companies with large facilities are looking for an effective disinfection solution to protect and reassure their employees. Most devices available for disinfection by fumigation are static and are used to treat each typical surface in turn, requiring the intervention of an operator who must be protected.
They also involve wet spraying, which could potentially cause damage, thus limiting their area of application. In order to provide a solution for these problems, Sherpa Mobile Robotics (SMR), a company within the innovation branch of NORCAN, has partnered with DEVEA to develop a mobile, autonomous disinfection system in the form of a Sherpa robot, equipped with an innovative but proven spraying device which generates a dry mist. The ASD is compliant with the NFT 72-281 version 2014 standard, and the virucide, based on hydrogen peroxide, has an MA (marketing authorisation), guaranteeing its 99.99% effectiveness against viruses. It is currently the only device of this type certified on the market.
A combination of an ElectroStatic Separator and a Metal Separation Module is enabling the recovery of fine copper and other metals from a waste product at a UK metal recycling company.
In close cooperation with the Kistler Group, Paul Horn GmbH has further developed its globally unique solution for real-time monitoring of tools used in turning applications.
Choosing the right interface for your machine vision application is a key decision in your camera selection process. The following sections provide an overview of the different types of cables and connectors available for machine vision applications along with associated pros and cons.
The development of the so-called top-hat rail, nowadays also known as TS 35, dates back to the 1920s and serves as a universal mounting method for various applications in the fields of automation, control, regulation and measurement technology.