Basler AG is taking the next step towards becoming a solution provider for industrial image processing at VISION from October 8 to 10, 2024 in Stuttgart. Under the motto "ACCELERATE YOUR VISION: Everything You Need for Your Vision Application", Basler AG is taking the next step towards becoming a solution provider for industrial image processing at VISION from October 8 to 10, 2024 in Stuttgart. Basler will be showcasing new hardware and AI-supported software tools in practical (…)
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Metrology
A new frontier in optical measurement for the shopfloor. Welcome Metrios 332!
In the world of machining, every detail counts. Having reliable and accurate instruments in your production process is essential to ensure the quality of your finished products. In response to this need, Metrios measuring systems were born. The Metrios range offers a wide choice of models and degrees of accuracy, making it the perfect measurement solution for all types of components: from automotive, aerospace and medical to semiconductors and microcomponents. With Metrios, it is possible (…)
Motion
Discover how NSK motion control solutions deliver better machining results
NSK Europe, a global leader in motion control technologies, will use the forthcoming AMB 2024 international exhibition for metalworking (Stuttgart, Germany, 10-14 September 2024) to shine the spotlight on its latest solutions for machine tools. Innovative NSK bearings, ball screws and linear guides can deliver significant gains for both machine users and builders. Bearings are central to the premise of using machine tools to produce precision-machined components. Key among the latest NSK (…)
Machines
PRECISION AND PERFORMANCE IN THE PREMIUM SEGMENT
Thanks to the left and optional right spindle, the new CTX 7502000 from DMG MORI enables 6-sided complete machining of workpieces up to 2,040 mm in length. With the CTX 750|2000, DMG MORI is presenting a universal lathe at the Open House Bielefeld that will continue the success of the CTX universal lathes. With its large working area, the world premiere is designed in particular for the production of large components and long shafts. Thanks to left and right spindles and a 170 mm Y-axis (…)
Robotics
COVAL UPGRADES ITS CVGC CARBON VACUUM GRIPPER WITH AN EVEN MORE VERSATILE SECOND GENERATION
In 2019, COVAL launched its first CVGC carbon vacuum gripper, designed for collaborative robots, when the market was just beginning to exist. Today, in a market that is constantly expanding, COVAL is launching a second generation, optimizing its modularity and compatibility while simultaneously enhancing its performance. More than a simple update, COVAL have redesigned their CVGC carbon vacuum gripper based on feedback from customers, from integrators, manufacturers and operators. This (…)
Tooling
WALTER TIGER·TEC® GOLD GRADES WSM13G, WSM23G, WSM33G AND WSM43G
With the new grades WSM13G, WSM23G, WSM33G and WSM43G, Walter is not only expanding its Tiger·tec® Gold range for grooving applications, but also making it suitable for universal use: From grooving and parting off to groove turning – in virtually every material. The multi-layer Tiger·tec® Gold PVD coating of the inserts was specially developed for the main types of wear that occur when grooving. What makes them so special is the combined TiAlN and TiSiN multi-layer coating, which makes (…)
Tooling
MAPAL HOLISTIC PROCESS UNDERSTANDING FOR OPTIMUM MACHINING RESULTS
Machining titanium is fundamentally different from machining cast iron or steel. For economic results, tool technology and the process must be optimally designed. With its holistic understanding of the overall interrelationships in the machining of titanium, MAPAL is able to identify this optimum combination of precision and cost-effectiveness. The material properties of titanium are valued in many fields such as aerospace, the automotive industry and medical technology. However, the (…)
Automation
Arduino’s akx00051 PLC starter kit, now available at Mouser, delivers practical training for industrial automation
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorised global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, is now stocking the AKX00051 programmable logic controller (PLC) starter kit from Arduino. The AKX00051 PLC starter kit bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills for industrial automation. Designed for vocational schools and technical institutes, the starter kit offers users hands-on experience applicable to conveyor belt (…)
Software
SOFTING INDUSTRIAL INTRODUCED EDGEGATE - A HARDWARE GATEWAY FOR INDUSTRIAL EDGE AND CLOUD APPLICATIONS
Softing Industrial presented its new edgeGate a maintenance-free hardware solution for transferring production data from PLC and CNC controllers to edge and cloud-based environments. edgeGate simplifies access to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and Computerized Numerical Controllers (CNC). It enables seamless and secure data integration into advanced management systems such as Enterprise-Resource-Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Supervisory Control and Data (…)
Laser micro-machining
Emerson´s New Laser Welder Automates Assembly of Small Plastic Parts with Complex Geometries
Branson GLX-1 platform offers automation-friendly solution for clean, vibration-free welding that supports closed-loop product recycling. Emerson has announced its new Branson™ GLX-1 Laser Welder, which offers users flexibility to meet the growing demand for joining small, complex or delicate plastic components and assemblies. Its small footprint and modular design make it compatible for use in ISO-8 cleanroom environments, while an integral automation controller simplifies installation (…)