With the “Basic Series,” Vega launched a sensor platform in its portfolio since 2020 that has established itself as a robust and economical solution for standard applications. The radar sensors for level measurement detect fill levels in silos and tanks even under challenging environmental conditions such as dust, noise, or coarse-grained bulk solids. The 500,000th device was recently delivered...
ABB has expanded its portfolio of industrial robots with the IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S, and IRB 6760 models. The new large robot models are characterized by high payloads, flexible installation options, and optimized mobility. ABB is thus targeting applications in the automotive and foundry industries as well as in general mechanical engineering. All new robots are operated with the ‘OmniCore’ control...
In the food manufacturing industry, waste reduction is vital for both economic efficiency and environmental sustainability. Manufacturers face rising demands to minimise waste, including the unnecessary disposal of products and to meet stringent regulatory requirements for product weight accuracy. With modern innovations in checkweighing technology, manufacturers can reduce waste at every stage of...
B&R is expanding the potential of industrial image processing with a new smart camera. The compact solution combines artificial intelligence with rule-based inspection, fully integrated into the machine control system. The camera's real-time capability and flexibility not only enable dynamic model changes during operation, but also increase system availability and optimize production quality. At...
At Drinktec 2025 in Munich, the Wittmann Group will be showcasing a high-performance system for manufacturing plastic closures. The leading international trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry will take place from September 15 to 19 at the Munich Exhibition Center. The focus of the trade fair presentation will be a high-speed electric injection molding machine of the “EcoPower Xpress...
At the K 2025 trade fair, Erema is expanding its portfolio with a twin-screw extruder system specially developed for complex recycling tasks. The new “TwinPro” combines the in-house Preconditioning Unit (PCU) with a directly coupled twin-screw extruder. It thus offers a solution for low film bulk densities and high throughput rates. At the heart of the twin-screw extruder is the direct connection...
At its site in Unterschleißheim near Munich, Germany, Linde has implemented a comprehensive digitalization concept for the production and intralogistics of specialty gases. The group-wide competence center is considered a strategically important facility in the international production network. The introduction of automated processes brings clear added value for customers, as supply reliability...
Steriline will unveil its new RVFCM11-S filling machine at this year's Pharmintech in Milan at the end of May 2025. The system is specifically designed for pharmaceutical companies involved in cell and gene therapy. It meets the current regulatory requirements of Annex 1 of the EU GMP guidelines. The RVFCM11-S combines robot technology, magnetic levitation technology, and a double-walled...
Ethernet has established itself as the network technology of choice in industrial automation systems. This is demonstrated by the annual increase in the number of Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and Ethercat field devices installed. With Ethernet APL, Ethernet is now also gaining ground at the field level in process automation. However, the spread of Ethernet in industrial automation is also increasing the...
As a global standard, IO-Link opens up a wide range of possibilities for intelligent sensor integration in automation. This is exactly where Sick comes in. The new IO-Link master “SIG300” ensures flexibility, connectivity, and ease of use. This makes it a key component for efficient automation tasks. Special features include the integrated logic editor, which handles decentralized control tasks...
