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New light beam devices PSENopt Advanced from Pilz – One for all disciplines

With the new multifunctional PSENopt Advanced light beam devices, the complete supplier for safe automation, Pilz, is expanding its offer of light barriers for safe access to danger zones. With PSENopt Advanced […]

GÜDEL acquires manufacturer of washing, conveyance, storage and automation technology in the food processing industry

WVG Kainz GmbH in Irschenberg, Germany, has been acquired by GÜDEL Group AG with effect from 01 October 2013. WVG Kainz will become a group company known as GÜDEL Intralogistics GmbH. According […]

Efficiency for plastic by Baumüller

In the industry over two thirds of energy consumption is taken by electrical drives and it is for this reason that machine makers are investing more and more in efficient systems. Baumüller […]

Reis Robotics: Reowned system supplier for the foundry industry

Reis Robotics as reliable system supplier again takes over the turnkey integration of the trim presses in automatic die casting cells Reis Robotics received a follow-up order for large presses to be […]


Eaton presents automation & energy technology solutions for efficient energy utilization at SPS IPC Drives

At this year’s SPS IPC Drives fair from November 26 to 28 in Nuremberg, Eaton, the leading power management company, will be presenting extended solutions specially designed for machine building and process […]


Intelligent Energy Chain® solutions withstand dust and high speeds in CNC machines

Universal energy chain® construction kit for modular CNC machining centers Whether stationary and movable gantry or bridge center: the CNC 5-axis technology of MAKA Systems GmbH demonstrates its capability in many sectors […]


Robotic education with the game Expedition Atlantis – a robotic virtual world

The Robot Virtual World team of Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Academy has just released a beta version of it’s latest game, Expedition Atlantis! It’s the year 2023 and Atlantis has been discovered deep in the […]


Xeikon’s 3000 series: Digital and flexographic printing in perfection

The end-user market for label and packaging applications has seen tremendous transformation in the recent years. This has been mainly fueled by the need for more versions, creating a greater variety of […]


WACKER Presents New VAE Dispersions for Environmentally Friendly Adhesive Applications

The WACKER Group was showcasing two new vinyl acetate- and ethylene-based dispersions as binders for sophisticated adhesive solutions. VINNAPAS® EP6300 and VINNAPAS® EP7000 enable the formulation of high-performance, waterbased adhesives with a […]


“Power for the future” with a 2-component version of the MicroPower production cell

WITTMANN BATTENFELD is presenting the production of a “lab on a chip” as an impressive example from the field of medical technology to demonstrate a 2-component application of clean-room micro injection molding. […]


Revolutionary 3D displays with homogeneous, fully customizable surfaces and a razor-sharp display

A new development is set to revolutionize the fittings of future car interiors – three-dimensional displays with homogeneous, fully customizable surfaces and a razor-sharp display. Special Makrofol® RP polycarbonate films from Bayer […]


Styrolution presents latest product innovations at the K 2013

Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, is offering an in-depth look at its innovative product portfolio and company culture at the K 2013, the international trade fair for plastics and rubber in […]


BOBST expands flexo folder gluer capabilities with the brand new FFG 8.20 EXPERT

In-line flexo folder gluers (FFG’s) have delivered a real revolution in box making over the last decade and Bobst Lyon has played a leading role in bringing this process to a level […]