Manufacturing Technology
With its IIoT platform Moneo, Ifm takes a practical approach to getting started with digitalization projects: quick integration, intuitive operation, and clear added value for customers. In an exclusive interview, Mohamed Al Kadari, Vice President of Industrial IIoT at Ifm, explains how no-code, AI modules, and cloud technologies complement each other. He also explains which use cases focus on and...
Robot density is considered a key indicator of the level of automation in industry. Current data shows that Europe, North America, and Asia are continuing to expand their robotics infrastructure. While Western Europe currently has the highest robot density in the manufacturing sector, Asian markets are catching up significantly. This trend underscores the growing importance of automation for...
SEW-Eurodrive and Safelog are jointly developing a software system for controlling mobile and stationary processes. The partnership combines software expertise with automation technology and addresses the need for flexible and scalable process structures. The goal is to control applications more efficiently while also exploring new approaches to integrating robotics and software in industrial...
ABB Robotics is integrating Nvidia's Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio. This will enable robotics applications to be developed entirely virtually and transferred to real production environments with a high degree of accuracy. The aim is to enable the widespread use of physical AI in industrial manufacturing.
With the new MVK Fusion CIP Safety, Murrelektronik is expanding its portfolio with a hybrid safety module for Ethernet/IP. The 3-in-1 solution combines standard I/Os, safety-related I/Os, and IO-Link in a single fieldbus module. This makes installation easier, more space-saving, and more efficient. Robust design, flexible connections, and fast parameterization make the module a practical solution...
The certification of the IO-Link Safety specification by Tüv Süd is an important step for the industrial application of the safety standard. It marks the transition from development to market maturity and creates the basis for certified products. The following article shows what this means for manufacturers, integrators, and users.
Siemens Digital Industries Software has introduced the “PartQuest Design Enablement” portfolio, a connected digital environment aimed at electronic component manufacturers. The platform is designed to enable more targeted, continuous engagement with customers while improving operational efficiency. The solution integrates product discovery, interactive content, bill-of-material intelligence...
The IO-Link Community has published its first Security Deployment Guideline to help end users assess and implement security measures for IO-Link systems. The document is aimed at operators of IO-Link infrastructures. The Security Deployment Guideline provides detailed instructions and best practices for deploying secure IO-Link systems. Topics include authentication, encryption, network...
The two leading networks promoting Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) in industrial communications, the SPE Industrial Partner Network and the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance, have announced a close cooperation. The aim is to further advance the spread of SPE technology by pooling resources and expertise. In view of the increasing market relevance of Single Pair Ethernet, the networks have been...
The French Eram Group is relying on Dematic technology for its new logistics center. An "AutoStore" system featuring 84 robots and integrated control software is designed to centralize and automate processes. The group, known for brands such as Gémo, Eram, Bocage, and Mellow Yellow, is consolidating its logistics operations at a new distribution center located in Chemillé-en-Anjou, western France...
