The Flexible Factory
Automate 2024 (Chicago) offers comprehensive automation education and new developments in robotics, vision, AI, motion control and other technologies. Automate delivers the latest innovations in manufacturing automation technology from more than 800 exhibitors. If the robotic and automation highlights aren’t enough, the show also hints at the evolution of AI, IIoT, e-Mobility, condition monitoring and intuitive software. This article previews the show floor topics reshaping manufacturing for the foreseeable future.
Siemens to Acquire Industrial Drive Technology Business of Ebm-Papst
Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of ebm-papst. The business, which employs around 650 people, includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and innovative motion control systems. These systems are used in free-range driverless transport systems. The planned acquisition will complement the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio and strengthen Siemens’ position as a leading solutions provider for flexible production automation.
Timken Announces CEO Succession Plan
The Timken Company board of directors has reached an agreement with Tarak Mehta to become Timken's next president and chief executive officer Sept. 5, 2024. Mehta is currently president of the Motion business and member of the Group Executive Committee at ABB Ltd., a $32 billion leader in electrification and automation. Mehta will be appointed Timken president and CEO after he completes a transition period with ABB.
Helukabel TOPFLEX® 600 VFD Cable from AutomationDirect
Cable designed to handle the power needs of VFDs and limit the effects of electromagnetic interference; available in 16 AWG to 2AWG sizes with individual class K flexible stranded tinned copper conductors covered with XLPE insulation. Prices start at $2.61 ft.
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Industrial Worm Speed Reducers
Our standard industrial worm speed reducers provide improved performance, high reliability and easy maintenance. Offered in 7 sizes with center distances from 28 - 110mm. Featuring a flexible coupling input, all aluminum housings, and NEMA, IEC, or servo motor adapters.
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Precision Line Shafts - More Widely Used Thanks to Localized Production
Localized production of all-in-one precision line shaft couplings is on the rise, making simpler and more elegant mechanical linkages easier to obtain and more realistic to use – impacting how larger platform motion systems are designed.
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No need to fear, Kinematic kits are here!
Intimidated by robotics? Have a fear of not being able to master the seemingly complex motion sequences in programming? SEW-EURODRIVE is your answer! Our Kinematics white paper explores our functionally scaled robotics solutions consisting of individually customizable packages that fit nearly any automation robotics application.
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American Made Miniature Ball Screws
Quality tested and available now, PBC Linear ball screws (6 mm, 8 mm, and 10 mm) are manufactured in the USA for quick implementation into your linear application. Request your FREE miniature ball screw sample.
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ASI Drives: Moving machines forward since 1985
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