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VITRONIC will present turn-key inspection systems for the automated inspection of surfaces at EuroBLECH 2012 from October 23-27, Hanover, Germany. VINSPEC machine vision solutions ensure reliable quality inspections and at …

Comprehensive connectivity portfolio for sercos- and EtherCAT applications. The connector- and housing technology specialist ESCHA extends its connectivity product portfolio for fieldbus systems. As of now, connectivity components for sercos and …

Belgian solar glass manufacturer Ducatt completely overhauled its production facilities and is now using the Simatic PCS 7 process control system for plant-wide automation. The integrated control system is used …

A pioneering system for machining steering consoles emphasises just how cost efficient and productive modern automation can be. Time consuming handling processes are dispensed with in favour of machining directly …

Allergen management is playing an increasingly important role in the packaged foods industry. Manufacturers are taking better care to avoid labeling mix-ups that sometimes lead to expensive recalls and potential …

More than 50 WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM components have been approved for use in hazardous areas by the German TÜV Nord certification body. WAGO continues to expanded its line of Ex products: More …

Eck­el­mann pre­sents an in­no­va­tive Plas­ma Bev­el-Cut­ting Ag­gre­gate at the eu­roB­LECH 2012. The de­vice with fixed Tool-Cen­ter-Point can be added to any ma­chine gantry. With the Eck­el­mann CNC for cut­ting ma­chines, …

Topics complementing each other for users in the manufacturing industry and the increasing need for space of trade fairs were decisive factors for the latest decision of Messe München International; …

B&R Industrial Automation will present its latest packaging solutions at the industry’s premier event, PACK EXPO International 2012 (booth 4337). In addition to the B&R products featured at its own …

Sheet metal components come in all shapes and sizes, requiring a wide range of machining processes including rolling, cutting, stamping, folding, drawing, joining, cleaning and finishing. For these diverse requirements …

HMS Industrial Networks has released a series of new Anybus X-gateways that enable communication between several industrial networks and PROFINET IRT. The new X-gateways can connect PROFIBUS and CANopen to …

Beijer Electronics again expands the drives offer with a new range of high 
performance inverters of own brand. The choice of control method and motor type provides premium control and …

At a time when markets are experiencing recession, the Italian industry needs to  attempt new routes by seeking the key to growth and productivity in foreign  markets. Hence, Messe Frankfurt …

FachPack in Nürnberg counted 36,986 satisfied trade visitors (2010: 35,360*) on the three compact days from 25–27 September. So the atmosphere was rather cosy at times in the record number …

Demos to feature Picking Packing Palletizing solutions, including advanced software, that continue ABB’s mission to make robot systems easier to program and operate ABB Robotics is exhibiting two fully operational, …