From Concept to Cosmos: Vera Rubin Observatory’s 20-Year Journey with Hexagon
Conceptually started in 2000, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is a groundbreaking astronomical experiment in Chile. It houses the Simonyi Survey Telescope, an automated 8.4-meter telescope designed to conduct a 10-year survey of the visible sky. The observatory aims to provide unprecedented insights into dark energy, dark matter, the solar system, and the Milky Way through its Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). With its…
The Key Role of Software and Hardware in Engineering
In an interview with Voices of Industry, Jiří Baroš, CEO of Edhouse, shared his professional journey and discussed how modern technology is shaping the direction of our company. The interview, recorded at the International Engineering Fair in Brno, highlights the growing influence of software and hardware in engineering and the importance of technological developments for…
Bioreactor for Organoid Cultivation Joins Demcon
Boost for Medical, Biotechnological, and Pharmaceutical Research. Technology developer and manufacturer Demcon acquired a majority stake in Orgonex at the end of last year. The spin-off from Utrecht University / the Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies (ICAT) has developed a bioreactor for cultivating organoids. Organoids are miniature organs used for medical, biotechnological, and pharmaceutical research….
Hands-on: Mastering mechatronics
What a week! We recently had the pleasure of bringing together a group of experts working closely with B&R mechatronic systems. This training was all about practical application. Over the course of an intensive week, our expert instructors took participants through the mechanics of ACOPOStrak, SuperTrak, and Codian delta robots, covering everything from commissioning and…
AI Agents: Revolutionizing the Future with Intelligent Automation
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we interact with technology, driving significant advances in automation, decision-making, and problem-solving. One of the most exciting developments within AI is the rise of AI agents—autonomous systems designed to perform tasks, make decisions, and assist humans with complex problems. These agents utilize various AI technologies to function autonomously or semi-autonomously, including machine learning and generative…
Festo viert zijn honderdjarig bestaan – 100 jaar in beweging!
Het creëren van toegevoegde waarde voor klanten door middel van innovatie is vanaf het begin de drijvende kracht achter het familiebedrijf geweest. En nog steeds is het de sleutel tot het succes van Festo. Met een voortdurende vastberadenheid om het…
Lenze: Schaalbare prestaties in automatiseringssystemen
Met Lenze-besturingen kunnen machinebouwers hun automatiseringsprestaties snel opschalen. Als kernonderdeel van Lenze’s open automatiseringssysteem ondersteunen ze het modulaire ontwerp van machines. Dit resulteert in een versnelling en verkorting van de time-to-market dankzij moderne engineering en het gebruik…
Met de introductie van het merk Baykon kan Pi-Tronic BV nog meer weegoplossingen bieden!
Per 1 januari 2025 is Pi-Tronic met het bedrijf Baykon de samenwerking aangegaan voor de BeNeLux markt.
Met Baykon als exclusieve partner voor de BeNeLux biedt Pi-Tronic hoogwaardige, betrouwbare weeginstrumenten en efficiënte weegoplossingen voor uw weeg behoeften en integreren deze in uw ERP- en PLC-Scada-automatiseringssystemen. De weeginstrumenten zijn ontwikkeld met een…
Extended Range CoaXPress Solutions
The PHORTE fiber optic extenders enable reliable CoaXPress data transmission over distances up to 80 km, dramatically expanding the capabilities of machine vision systems beyond traditional copper cable limitations. Read more
CVC Series Circular Voice Coil Motor
Operating on electromagnetism, our Circular Voice Coil Motor (CVC) offers superior force, lightning-fast response, and precise motion. With no need for commutation, these high-performance electric linear motors excel in applications requiring pure frequency oscillation and sub-micron positional control when paired with high-resolution encoders. Read more [Picture source: PBA Group on linkedin.com]