MULTIVAC will be exhibiting packaging solutions, which contribute to an improved shelf life for fish and seafood, and at the same time ensure that the product is perfectly presented at the point of sale.
Specialist articles on Industry 4.0 generally emphasize the aspect of technical feasibility of the consistent, intelligent networking of machines, processes and personnel: What gateways, protocols and platforms will be needed to interlink machines from different manufacturers? What legal requirements have to be observed? How can security be designed to avoid hacker attacks?.
It is not often the case that product designers and purchasing managers are in agreement on using the same product. Stepper motors with the new dGo drive electronics from Dunkermotoren and MAE, both AMETEK brands, have succeeded in doing so.
Sensor technology in the process industry is often exposed to humid, aggressive environments. In industries such as food or pharmaceuticals production, but also in medical applications, it is therefore often necessary to protect certain components against corrosion.
SmartBase unlocks data, providing web-portal access to real-time machine health and performance data. It is Marel’s initial step toward cloud-driven solutions.
New i4H SCARA robots from OMRON are optimized for ESD and cleanroom environments for example in digital and automotive industries, such as semiconductor manufacturing.
The SLB440 series of safety light barriers are suitable for hygiene-sensitive applications in the packaging and food-processing industries, such as milk and meat processing.