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B&R has added two particularly compact variants to its integrated motor-drive solution. Equipped with powerful processors, the new devices are perfect for applications where tight synchronization and positioning precision are paramount. With the new options, the ACOPOSmotor portfolio now covers a power range from 283 W to...

B&R is simplifying the implementation of safety functions on mobile machinery by equipping its X90 safety controllers with the CAN open Safety protocol. CAN open Safety provides secure data transfer in accordance with SIL 2, fulfilling a significant requirement for machine safety certification. Direct, safe connection of external...

New: additive manufacturing hub at Arburg Shanghai In demand: Freeformers for producing benchmark parts in China Targeted: Arburg Prototyping Center puts China’s local market needs in the spotlight Lossburg, In March 2021, Arburg officially opened its new Arburg Prototyping Center (APC) in Shanghai as part of a medical seminar. The facility means...

By 2050, the waste generated across the world is predicted to reach 3.4 billion tons . This global environmental strain is caused by the growing population’s demand for more food and water. As we are increasingly concerned for the environment, the rising awareness of more bio-friendly solutions are...

Wickert Maschinenbau is changing from a manufacturer of customized presses to an all-round provider for composite manufacturing. The family-run company is thus reacting to the increasing demand for supplementary services revolving around the planning and development of press systems. These services range from component development to concept and feasibility studies...

Honored for Innovation: the New Photonfocus UV CMOS Camera Photonfocus unveiled the world’s first UV CMOS camera with global shutter at the start of the year – and has now won the renowned Silver Innovators Award from Vision Systems Design. With this distinction, the jury made up of...