Exhibitor innovations

Distance sensors measure distances to objects or monitor their precise position. Depending on the measurement requirements, distance sensors using different technologies are employed. The technology used (optical, inductive, capacitive, ultrasonic) depends on the specific positioning task and the external conditions. Willtec Messtechnik can offer you suitable and cost-effective solutions for a wide variety of positioning tasks, covering short strokes and long distances (20 mm - 500,000 mm). Choose the solution that perfectly matches your needs; we would be happy to advise you.

- Pressure and temperature measurement - 3 process connections: G 1/4 external, G 1/4 internal and G 1/2 flush-mounted - Pressure ranges: -1 to 600 bar - Digital, analog and IO-Link interface - Multilingual color display with plain text display

The E-Series combines Magswitch‘s patented technology with revolutionary smart tool features and electrical actuation. With a slim profile specifically optimized for EOAT applications, the E-Series offers a Variable Field Output (VFO) feature for flexible adjustment of the magnetic force. It enables destacking of the thinnest parts, picking parts from containers and integrates an automatic double sheet detection to ensure precision.

Access to PLC, CNC, and OPC UA data via MQTT and OPC UA for higher-level management applications Easy access to data from existing PLCs or CNC controllers via OPC UA & MQTT Standardization and simplification of machine data integration through modern OPC UA and MQTT communication functions Use of high security standards enables the protection of production secrets

During commissioning, the focus is on functional and quality testing of individual system components. Under time pressure, however, unexpected and non-reproducible anomalies in PROFINET communication often occur. This is not unusual, as shown by the “bathtub curve” in the graphic below. Still, the recurring question remains: Why now, when everything has already worked flawlessly before? A high error rate at the beginning is not unique to electrical, mechanical, or network systems. It is a normal and necessary phase when transitioning a machine or plant into continuous operation and ensuring long-term availability. It only becomes problematic when this phase is unexpectedly prolonged - because device failures reappear at different points in the network over time. This is frustrating, time-consuming, and ultimately costly due to unexpected downtime.

Extremely flexible, powerful and compact, our electric actuators are specially designed for industrial applications. The linear drives are based on a heavy-duty, peeled ballscrew and are equipped with a robust aluminium profile with versatile end/drive blocks and grooves integrated into the profile. This enables simple, direct and flexible mounting. When it comes to the motor connection, you can choose between an inline and a parallel connection. With a stroke that can be freely selected in millimetre steps and a wide range of accessories, you can customise the electric actuators directly in our product configurator. CAD data and technical drawings are also available for download there.

Automate your grinding processes with the SUHNER Electric Force Compliance System EFCm-02 and benefit from maximum advantages in your production process. The modular end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) system for robotic grinding enables precise and consistent grinding quality.

The new generation of products is a logical development of the successful EKS system and has many advantages in terms of digital access control and the selection of a safe operating mode. Benefits for you: - Simple implementation thanks to project templates with predefined functions and data fields - Simple assignment of access rights via input screens - Simple authorization blocking via an expiration date - Simple implementation of security standards for data handling and the assignment of rights - Simple integration in any PROFINET environment and systems from any manufacturer

Our energy management software econ4 is one of the currently leading solutions on the market. Intuitive operation, fast learning curves and short-term success underline our position. Just like its predecessor econ3, econ4 is also assessed as eligible for funding by the Federal Office of Economics and Export Control (BAFA). The modular, flexible structure enables adaptation to the individual framework conditions of each project. Regardless of the data source, measuring points can be easily and quickly integrated into any configurable hierarchy structures and combined to form various key figures.

With Engineering Base, AUCOTEC has created a platform that digitally maps the entire lifecycle of process plants – across disciplines, openly, and with future-proof technology. A universal digital twin for seamless collaboration: The central data model in Engineering Base serves as a single source of truth, enabling interdisciplinary plant development from the initial concept to the finest detail. Every object exists only once in the model. Diagrams, datasheets, and lists are simply different representations of the same object. All departments edit and refine it from their perspective, and every addition is immediately visible to everyone. No interfaces, data transfers, or transmission errors are required. Seamless integration into company IT and processes: In engineering itself, simulation and calculation tools are integrated in such a way that they always work with the most up-to-date data, and their results enrich the digital twin. 3D systems for mechanical design are always kept current, material data is synchronized with ERP and PLM systems, and the engineering results are automatically transferred as bills of materials and documents. Engineering Base enables and facilitates all of this with its exceptionally open architecture. Efficiency is just as important as data consistency and security. At home in many industries, the digital twin, with its flexible and expandable data model, support for collaborative team engineering, and openness to integrations and processes, is ideal for use in a wide variety of industries. From large-scale process industry plants to complete plant and mechanical engineering, including automation and energy distribution, all the way to mobile systems. Additions such as rule sets, templates, and wizards simplify industry-specific tasks.

Eplan Electric P8: More than ECAD Eplan Electric P8 is your solution for engineering and documenting projects in mechanical and plant engineering, automation, and control technology. Eplan Electric P8 offers you much more than traditional electrical CAD software: fast schematic design including component, device and cable data. Design-supporting functions let you create schematic-related documents on the fly, like auto connecting, online checks, translations and automatic evaluations. Template-based design, including graphical and technical variant management, make change management faster and easier. Your benefits include less effort for your day-to-day work and more time for more important engineering tasks. With Eplan Electric P8, you can also plan fluid power engineering systems and access our Collaboration Apps. These are advanced solutions that streamline engineering processes.

The Eplan Platform: a foundation for efficient engineering The Eplan Platform brings together software solutions for various engineering disciplines. Using piping and instrumentation diagrams, electrical schematics, detailed evaluations, control cabinet layouts in 3D and machine cabling in 3D, a complete digital twin of the automation systems for your machine or plant system is created in the process. Eplan is the standard for electrical engineering. The easy exchange of projects allows plant operators to work together with machine and plant system manufacturers as well as their control cabinet manufacturers using a standardised foundation of data. Having a free choice between graphic and data-oriented working methods makes it easy for different user groups to integrate Eplan into their everyday work. Electrical engineering designs can be easily standardised with flexible circuit templates and subcircuits. Recurring circuits can be stored in libraries and combined into new schematics specific to each current project.

Since 2-port industrial Ethernet devices are flexible and redundant and 1-port devices are suitable for simple, inexpensive and space-saving use, Hilscher also offers LFW (loadable firmware) solutions for the netX 90 as a single-endpoint communication device. The NXHX 90-SPE evaluation board allows users to evaluate the single-endpoint function as a rapid prototyping platform for all important physical layers. The NXHX 90-SPE evaluation board can be used directly with Hilscher's netX Studio CDT. netX Studio CDT is a free Eclipse-based IDE (Integrated Development Environment) that contains everything required to configure, develop, and debug embedded applications. The software examples for different protocols, e.g. PROFINET IO device and EtherNet/IP adapter, contain the communication firmware as loadable firmware (LFW), which only needs to be configured and loaded by the user. - NXEB 90-SPE supports the following protocols: - PROFINET IO-Device - PROFIBUS DP Slave - EtherNet/IP Adapter - EtherCAT Slave - DeviceNet Slave - CANopen Slave - An evaluation board for Single Pair Ethernet - Software examples: Single Endpoint Communication - Hilscher SPE Media Switch available as a counterpart for testing

Wireless and interference-free -) Fewer cables and connectors, less installation and maintenance, less risk of breakage and interruption. -) Faster tool changes – Wireless fieldbus nodes with wireless data transmission -) Ensure reliable, interference-free communication – Frequency hopping and data encryption in the 2.4 GHz ISM band -) Universally applicable – Suitable for any application, ideal for robotics and welding applications, tool changing systems or rotary/tilting tables -) Make your machine flexible – Easy modification of the machine layout and quick connection of components.