Machine footprint reduced by 45%

Komax SLE in the German town of Grafenau, a company of the Swiss Komax Group, manufactures standard machines and customer-specific systems for the automated processing of data lines, primarily in the automotive and industrial sectors. The ever-increasing requirements for data processing play a crucial role – and can only be managed with high precision, reliability, and…

The economy drive system: An economical combination of high-performance drive technology

Many users – and especially those in price-conscious and emerging markets – require reliable drive solutions with an optimized price/performance ratio. The new economy drive system meets this need without compromising on performance or quality. The AM1000 economy servomotor in combination with the AX1000 economy servo drive forms a powerful, space-saving, and ideally matched servo drive…

Cybersecurity in automation technology

We actively help shape cybersecurity in automation technology and create the foundation to effectively protect your plants and systems. Read more [Picture source: Beckhoff Automation on linkedin.com]

XTS in an assembly line for vehicle battery cells

IMA EV-Tech, a business unit of IMA Automation, has developed a new battery cell assembly line based on integrated Beckhoff technologies. The key element here is the XTS linear transport system, which features a high level of software functionality and a significantly more compact layout compared to conventional solutions. This results in an assembly line with high productivity and quality…

Utilize space by eliminating the control cabinet

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems faced a classic production logistics challenge at its Criesbach Campus in Germany: manually feeding heavy containers into the automated small parts warehouse was slowing down processes and putting strain on personnel. However, there simply wasn’t enough floor space for conventional automation solutions. That’s when Bürkert commissioned gantry robot and material handling equipment…