BionicKangaroo showcases energy-efficient jump kinematics

The Festo Bionic Learning Network will once again provide new impetus for the automation technology of tomorrow at Hannover Fair in Germany. With the BionicKangaroo, Festo demonstrates how principles taken from nature can inspire solutions for the future of the automation sector - combining pneumatic and electric drive technology in a highly dynamic system.

Micro-Epsilon launches new Measurement Product Guide for 2014

The demand and fields of application for high-precision displacement, temperature, colour and position sensors are ever increasing. Whether for quality inspection or for applications in maintenance, process and machine monitoring, automation or research and development - sensors are making a vital contribution to the improvement of both products and processes. From machine building, automated food and beverage production lines, to integrated OEM systems for automotive and aerospace companies, almost all of these applications benefit from the use of Micro-Epsilon sensors.

Schneider Electric at Drives and Controls 2014

Schneider Electric will be showcasing a range of new solutions, as it launches the Modicon M580 ePAC controller, in addition to the next generation of MachineStruxure and the Modicon M221, M241 and M251 controllers. The company will also be revealing the Altivar Process, the latest service oriented drives solution, developed specifically for the water, food and beverage, oil and gas and mining sectors.

British-built control panels serve the world

Motor control is fundamental to most modern industrial installations and a small British company is building a big international reputation as the world's go-to people for the medium and high voltage panels for large scale infrastructure projects. Industrial Technology met Stuart Harvey, the much-travelled MD of Softstart UK.

Adlink announces the 100 per cent share acquisition of PENTA

Adlink Technology, Inc. is announcing the 100 per cent share acquisition of PENTA GmbH in Germany for approximately EUR5.4M based on the resolution of the board meeting held on 12 March 2014.

igus scoops three iF design awards for innovative product design

igus has been awarded three iF design awards for its innovative product designs. This year the iF Industrie Forum Design eV association awarded igus for its energy tube R4.1 light, drylin SLT linear axis and the readychain rack products for their outstanding combination of form and function.

igus scoops three iF design awards for innovative product design

Leading tribopolymer specialist igus is delighted to announce that it has been awarded three iF design awards for its innovative product designs. This year the iF Industrie Forum Design eV association awarded igus for its energy tube R4.1 light, drylin SLT linear axis and the readychain rack products for their outstanding combination of form and function.

SMC aims to improve packaging performance at Interpack 2014

SMC is hoping to pack in the crowds at Interpack 2014 expo with its diverse range of products for original equipment manufacturers and end users. The exhibition, in Dusseldorf, Germany from 8-14 May, is the world's leading trade fair for the packaging industry and all related process technologies. From its stand 12A22 in Hall 12, SMC will focus on safety, energy saving and air quality technologies.