Industry 4.0
A robot for robotics research
The Reconfigurable Robotics Lab (RRL) at EPFL is conducting research into the development of novel robotic systems such as soft and origami robots – now with the support of a […]
Industry 4.0
Industry 4.0
Optical inspection of filter tubes for efficient quality assurance
Quality assurance is important in industrial manufacturing, especially in industries where products are manufactured for critical applications. Filter tubes – also known as edge gap filters or slotted filters – […]
Industry 4.0
Short displacement transducers in mechanical engineering
In many applications today, displacement transducers or displacement sensors are required that are not only mechanically and electrically robust, provide accurate measured values and work reliably, but also offer a […]
Industry 4.0
Quality culture in transition
Quality is one of the most important success factors for companies. However, what is meant by this has changed over time. Whereas a number of years ago it was sufficient […]
Industry 4.0
Further in the direction of Industry 4.0
For several years now, the partnership between Joop van Zanten Staalservice and Messer Cutting Systems has been all about the “Smart Factory”. The introduction of a new automation system and […]
Industry 4.0
“Huge, completely untapped markets for photonics”
With 525 participants and 80 speakers from 21 countries, a fully booked exhibition accompanying the conference and 60 “Laser Technology Live” demonstrations in the laboratories of the Fraunhofer Institute for […]
Industry 4.0
Battery testing laboratory opened
The new ZwickRoell battery testing laboratory in Ulm supports electromobility with mechanical tests to optimize battery components in terms of range, charging efficiency and temperature resistance. ZwickRoell thus promotes the […]
Industry 4.0
AI-based drive-in assistant saves time and reduces costs
The “Runability Guide” software uses artificial intelligence (AI) to support the user when manually running in new jobs on the fully automated TruMatic 5000 punch laser machine. At its in-house […]
Industry 4.0
Focus on sustainability and innovation
SMS placed sustainability, digitalization and innovative strength at the heart of its trade fair presence at Wire and Tube. The focus is particularly on the influence of energy transportation and […]
Industry 4.0
Busbars for faster charging
The electric cars should charge safely and quickly, and the electrical installations should be light and compact. Busbars offer these advantages over conventional cables, and electromagnetic pulse technology (EMPT) also […]