Manufacturing

igus® Introduces Advanced 4-Axis Delta Robot for High-Speed Pick & Place Applications igus®, a global leader in motion plastics and innovative automation devices, is pleased to introduce the DR1000 four-axis delta robot that combines high speed and precision for demanding industrial applications.  Boasting a 1,000-millimeter working diameter and an additional rotary axis that provides four degrees of freedom, the DR1000 allows robots to seamlessly grip and orient components. Its pick rate of 96 picks per minute makes it particularly desirable for end-of-line pick-and-place operations as well as conveyor belt picking or stacking tasks in three-dimensional spaces.The DR1000 delta robot has a...

 THERMAL IMAGING FOR DATA CENTERS Data center maintenance teams have a big share in safeguarding the critical resource that customers and businesses depend upon. Fortunately, they have one secret weapon that enables them to spot issues in an early stage before they turn into big problems: FLIR thermal imaging.  FLIR Exx-SeriesThe data center market has seen a massive growth in recent years. Spurred by a growing adoption of cloud technologies, AI, IoT, 5G and big data, new data centers are being built across all continents at fast pace. Whether they are in-house data centers for some of the largest and most...

Ensuring that joining technology is sustainable  If we look globally at developments in the automotive industry, we can see that the weight of new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Europe has risen constantly in recent years from approx. 1,268 kg in the year 2000 to 1,360 kg in 2010 and to approx. 1,420 kg in 2020. The trend toward more hybrid and electric vehicles is likely to intensify this development because an electric vehicle weighs on average 300 kg more than a vehicle with a conventional engine due to the weight of the battery alone.  Despite increasing vehicle...

High-speed data transmission: Fischer Connectors’ rugged solutions feature USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbit/s with optimal signal integrity  Data protocols are constantly evolving to enable interoperability and reliable transfer of increasing amounts of data at the highest speeds between more and more connected devices. To address this technological challenge, Fischer Connectors is expanding its platform capabilities to meet the most demanding connectivity requirements for high-speed data transfer using the USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol up to 10 Gbit/s.  Fischer Connectors’ high-speed solutions with USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbit/s meet the versatile requirements of a wide...

Landi Renzo Group makes its debut at IAA Transportation   Cavriago (RE), 17 September 2024 - Landi Renzo Group, a global leader in components for natural gas and hydrogen pressure management in the Mobility and Infrastructure sectors, will make its first appearance at the prestigious IAA Transportation trade fair to be held in Hannover from 17 to 22 September. Its presence marks a significant milestone for the Group, demonstrating its commitment to act as a partner to the leading international LCV, MD and Heavy Duty manufacturers on the common path of energy transition and decarbonisation. Taking part in this event...