Three aspects of sensor technology are particularly important in image processing for industrial automation: performance, flexibility and usability. Simple Vision sensors meet these requirements. They are as easy to operate as optical sensors, plus they are as powerful as camera systems. The Sensor People from Leuze offer this concept as a quick and straightforward introduction to vision technology.The devices are used for presence or absence detection, parts detection, inspection, as (…)

Walter has expanded its expertise and product portfolio in the lightweight sector – through measures such as the acquisition of the manufacturer FMT (Frezite Metal Tooling). Lightweight materials are becoming increasingly important in industrial production. Why is this? Particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors, lower weight means reduced energy consumption. This is a crucial factor, especially since it not only has a positive impact on cost-efficiency but also on CO2 emissions (…)

Tungaloy Corporation announces the addition of a corner radius type head to the DMF head for counterbore holes in its head exchangeable drill series “DrillMeister.” The “DrillMeister” series is a revolutionary head exchangeable drill that combines the performance of solid drills with the convenience of indexable drills. The series offers five types of heads, including the general-purpose “DMP head,” the counterbore “DMF head,” and the high-precision “DMC head,” covering tool diameters (…)

Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the second quarter of 2024 were 28 percent down on the same period last year. Orders from Germany fell by 13 percent whereas those from abroad dropped by 33 percent. Orders received in the first half of 2024 were 26 percent down on the same period last year. Domestic orders were 7 percent lower. Orders from abroad were 33 percent below the previous year’s figure. "The order volume is at its lowest level since Q4 2020," sums up Dr. (…)

Walter is completing its existing Perform line with the addition of new five- and six-flute solid carbide milling cutters for the ME232 Perform series, as well as two- and four-flute ME432 Perform ball-nose end mills. The Perform line offers advantages to users who work with small and medium batch sizes, which are often not able to get the most out of the long tool life of a high-volume tool. At the same time, retailers and users in the price-conscious segment also stand to benefit. The (…)

Repetition accuracy and long-term stability are fundamental requirements for a tool changer. That is why the machine tool specialist from Burbach relies on the HIWIN GmbH axis systems in the milling machines of the HIGH SPEED EAGLE V5 and V9 series. 4-axis machining, 5-axis machining, shaft machining – the OPS-INGERSOLL milling machines enable numerous variants of multi-axis machining. The Multitool tool magazine is used as an option. "The main focus in a milling machine is not actually (…)

CoreTigo and Raven.ai are pleased to announce their collaboration, offering a robust and rapidly deployable solution that enhances production efficiency and operational excellence in manufacturing. The partnership is set to provide manufacturers with fast and easy-to-use tools for improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and optimizing machine performance. By integrating Raven’s OEE and production tracking software with CoreTigo’s IO-Link Wireless technology, the digital solution (…)

Thinking big but starting small - this is often a sensible step to take to be successful. The Eplan Forum is open to everyone around the world interested in sharing knowledge and exchanging experiences with automated engineering, machine cabling and ERP/PDM integration. With the digital transformation in full swing, the same applies to engineering. It´s an excellent idea for experts in the field to network: worldwide! This is exactly what will be taking place at the Eplan Forum, a (…)

The AVENTICS XV valve series features multiple interoperable valve sizes and higher flow rates in a compact design. Emerson today launched its AVENTICS™ Series XV pneumatic valves. Series XV valves are designed with interoperability in mind to provide machine builders across multiple industries and factory automation applications with a flexible and cost-effective valve platform. The new valves are ideal for machine builders and end users that operate across the globe, with universal (…)

Pioneering design that emphasizes safety, efficiency and practicality Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced its D-Bot Series Collaborative Robots (Cobots) have been honoured with the prominent 2024 "Red Dot: Best of the Best" award for their state-of-the-art design quality and creativity. The "Best of the Best" accolade, the highest recognition in the "Red Dot Award: Design Concept" category, is a testament to Delta’s (…)