Fraunhofer News

Production systems with human-like senses

Tomorrow’s industrial Internet will integrate technologies that imitate human cognitive skills such as the ability to plan, to learn, and to perceive our surroundings. The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Cognitive Internet Technologies CCIT is working to realize the vision of a Cognitive Internet of Things.

EBM Papst News

EBM-papst indroduces Fans for air/water heat pumps

Air/water heat pumps enjoy a high level of acceptance in heating systems. Demand for them is rising; with output from 3 to 30 kW, they are a useful solution for single- and multi-family homes. Modern EC fans play an important role in ensuring that such systems run very efficiently and economically.

NSK

Mobile robots for quiet locations now a reality thanks to NSK’s direct-drive wheel unit

Aimed at OEMs looking to add mobility to their autonomous or collaborative robots, NSK has developed an innovative direct-drive wheel unit. Specifically designed for use in quiet environments, such as hospitals, hotels, offices and libraries, robots fitted with the new wheel unit can efficiently carry and move loads up to 100 kg without disturbing people.

Bosch Rexroth News

Bosch Rexroth launches new load sensing valves

Bosch Rexroth introduces the RM10 and RM15 load sensing valve platform that is easy to apply for today’s functional demands. The product is easily integrated into modern, energy efficient systems and features flexible assembly with no transition plate needed between the two distinct sizes.

Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz and TE Connectivity successfully demonstrate compliance with OPEN Alliance TC9 test specifications

Test and measurement specialist Rohde & Schwarz and connectivity and sensor component manufacturer TE Connectivity cooperate on testing automotive Ethernet cables and connectors. The two companies have successfully tested a communication link, utilizing Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cables and TE’s MATEnet data connector system, for compliance with the One-Pair Ethernet (OPEN) Alliance Technical Committee (TC) group 9 test specification for 1000BASE-T1.

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