With the “T-Rex WET,” Ziemann Holvrieka is expanding its portfolio with a wet milling unit. The grinding concept with double-cone, interlocking segments reduces the size and extends the service life of the grinding discs. The modular design and full CIP capability allow for easy integration into modern brewing processes and hygienically demanding applications.
At Chinaplas 2026, Wittmann will unveil its first injection molding machine manufactured at its own plant in China. The new all-electric “EcoPrimus” stands for local production, high energy efficiency, and economical single-component injection molding. The trade fair presentation will be complemented by additional injection molding machines, automation solutions, and peripheral technology for...
Multi-monitor concepts are becoming increasingly important in production environments, as more and more applications need to be operated in parallel. R. Stahl provides solutions for this that can be used both with permitted network coupling and with strictly separated IT structures. Depending on the security requirements, either a multi-monitor architecture or a shared keyboard variant with...
With the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the EU is requiring industrial companies to adopt a systematic approach to cybersecurity. Mitsubishi Electric is leading the way in this regard, integrating CRA requirements deeply into product development and support. The company is also strengthening its position by acquiring OT security specialist Nozomi Networks. This allows Mitsubishi Electric to combine...
Leuze is setting new standards in the development of high-precision optical distance sensors. By using artificial intelligence, the company significantly reduces systematic measurement errors without additional computing load during operation. The innovative solution is based on a neural network and enables more precise distance measurement even on challenging surfaces.
Increasing complexity, a shortage of skilled workers, and growing efficiency demands call for new solutions in control panel manufacturing. Automated wire handling plays a key role in this process. With the new Wire Handling System, Rittal creates an end-to-end link between wire preparation and assembly, flexible, digitally integrated, and ready for future requirements. The following article...
B&R Industrial Automation, the machine automation division of ABB, has announced that the company will be presenting a completely new servo drive at the SPS Smart Production Solutions trade fair. In an exclusive interview, Wilfried Guerry, Global Product Manager for Drive Technology at B&R, reveals how the new technologies can solve key challenges faced by machine builders. The main focus is on...
The shift toward software-defined vehicles is reshaping the automotive industry, placing growing pressure on OEMs to validate increasingly complex systems earlier in the development cycle. Saicec, a key player in automotive chip and system design, is responding with a strategic collaboration: using Siemens' “PAVE360” software platform, the company is creating full digital twins of automotive...
With version 7 of its Remote HMI firmware, R. Stahl is introducing a practical innovation in process automation: the direct integration of IP cameras into the HMI interface enables real-time visual process monitoring. The new IP camera support is based on the ONVIF standard and supports almost all common camera systems. The solution increases safety, transparency, and efficiency in operation...
Visual Components is expanding its simulation platform with an Omniverse-based add-on for photorealistic factory visualization. The solution enables manufacturers and system integrators to review factory layouts in real time and present them in an immersive 3D environment. The tool improves communication, speeds up decision-making, and paves the way for digital twins and validatable planning...
