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Compared to multi-stage variants, one-stage right-angle servo gearboxes have a more compact design and higher energy efficiency due to the reduced number of components. The new one-stage version is available in gear ratios 2 and 4. In combination with the compact STOBER planetary gearboxes, solutions consisting of multi-stage gearboxes with ratios from 6 to 400 can be implemented. The previous gear ratio range has therefore more than doubled. The KS right-angle servo gearbox features robust bearing technology, high-quality gearing technology and very high torsional stiffness. This makes it perfect for demanding applications with high dynamics. Thanks to low-friction bearing technology in the input, the KS gearbox achieves higher speeds across all variants than many competitors that rely on preloaded tapered roller bearings. In addition, the nominal torques have been increased by up to 20 percent. In combination with the smaller gear ratios, significantly higher output speeds are possible. The two- and three-stage gearboxes can be combined with various STOBER motors via direct attachment. Thanks to the space-saving drive, operators benefit from less weight in addition to high torque and the resulting increased power density. The mass moment of inertia of the gearbox is lower due to the absence of the motor adapter, meaning that the full dynamics of the drive can be used.

With a LaseLink UV laser, you benefit from permanent markings. The product markings applied with a UV laser coder also withstand subsequent stresses, such as friction, alcohol, heat or transport processes, which ensures their long-term durability and readability.

WDS Series Laser Distance Sensor – for the most demanding conditions. Modular design with special housing for extremely high temperatures. Phase comparison measurement with amplitude modulation. Easy alignment with red laser light. Laser class 2, measuring beam visible. Maximum surface temperature +1200°C / +1450°C. Measuring range up to 30 m without reflector / up to 150 m with reflector. Measuring accuracy +/- 2 mm. Repeatability +/- 0.5 mm.

Secure your LED chips for years with long-term storage from Chips 4 Light. Our climate-controlled storage system with less than 1% humidity protects your optoelectronic components permanently – residue-free and ready to use. Extend the service life of your LEDs Long-term storage of LED chips in dry storage cabinets requires the utmost care and technical precision. Chips 4 Light offers specially developed storage solutions that reliably reduce moisture, oxidation, and aging to a minimum—ideal for customers with long-term needs, longer development cycles, or series production with regular call-off requirements. Controlled storage conditions: Our dry storage cabinets maintain a constant humidity level of less than 1%—ideal for long-term storage and maximum protection against oxidation. Residue-free repackaging: Before storage, we sort Blue Foil chips into waffle packs—this keeps the backs clean, bondable, and ready for die bonding. On-demand retrieval: Customers can retrieve their stored chips on a project-specific and flexible basis – ideal for just-in-time processes without investing in their own storage technology. Long-term supply security: Whether for medical, industrial, or lighting applications, we ensure your chip availability for years to come, structured and individually tailored to your requirements.

High-tech solutions for your life science processes. Whether small businesses or international corporations – in the life science industry, the highest precision and reliability are paramount. SMC supplies components and systems that support demanding processes safely and efficiently. Our portfolio includes materials that can handle even the most aggressive liquids, process fluid equipment, low-noise cooling and temperature control systems, acrylic products for high-purity applications, as well as special pumps and miniature valves. This ensures that your systems operate reliably and meet the highest quality standards. Our experts will guide you in selecting and implementing the right solutions, tailored to your specific requirements. This way, you benefit from maximum safety, efficiency, and performance in all your life science applications.

Linear robots come into play when articulated robots reach their natural limits. Linear robots offer: ✔ Precision instead of inaccuracy ✔ Speed ​​instead of slowness ✔ Long reach instead of limitations ✔ Cost-effectiveness: only as many axes as necessary – no more ✔ Plug-and-play instead of complex integration

With "LineLIGHT Fusion", WERMA Signaltechnik presents a new, fully integrable solution for machine and system manufacturers that blends seamlessly into the design of modern machines and systems. The innovative series combines the highest standards of functionality and aesthetics while at the same time fulfilling the desire for an efficient and safe solution at the workplace. At the same time, it becomes an aesthetically pleasing design element of the machine or system itself, which can also provide acoustic warnings if required. Function and design combined for maximum efficiency The LineLIGHT Fusion series integrates the display of machine statuses directly into the machine surface and is therefore ideal for machine and system manufacturers who value a consistent, appealing machine design. The smooth surface of the unique light module is flush with the machine housing and thus ensures a modern, clear and functional appearance. LineLIGHT Fusion therefore stands out from conventional, often retrofitted solutions and impresses as a visual unit within the machine housing. Another highlight: this unique signalling solution meets the strict requirements for hygiene and protection by minimising edges, where dirt can build up, and avoiding openings - ideal for hygienically sensitive production environments, as the ingress of dust and liquids into the interior of the machine is reliably prevented. Optimum visibility and maximum flexibility LineLIGHT Fusion ensures clear and reliable display of machine and operating statuses thanks to the homogeneous illumination of the elegant light body. The modules are flexible and customisable: they can be configured in 50 mm increments between 100 mm and 1,500 mm, catering for an enormously wide range of applications.

DTS+ is the latest generation of HepcoMotions driven track systems combining the benefits of DTS and DTS2 into a unique quick to install system that offers great design flexibility. Thanks to an extremely resilient belt fixing mechanism, it copes particularly well with medium to higher loads at greater speed. A carriage locking system can be used to optimise intermittent motion ensuring positional accuracy. All DTS+ components can be ordered individually and the system is perfectly suited to applications with a vertical built. Thanks to its efficient built even a small system offers great capacity ensuring a lower price. No wonder that DTS+, which was originally built to suit the needs of the Asian market, has already become a go-to product in the electronic industry and is currently being used in the production of COVID-19 test kits in Korea.

M16 now also with higher contact density in 24-pole. We have been producing the tried-and-tested M16 circular connector for a long time with 2 - 19 poles. Now we also offer the 24-pin version for more options in the same space. This circular connector is characterized in particular by its robust design, good shield connection and small external dimensions. A wide range of cable diameters can also be covered. Here are a few reasons why customers opt for production at phg: • Ready-to-install assembly • Use of customer-specific cables (e.g. mixed cross-sections / different materials) • Cable length and pin assignment specified by the customer • Including the right connector assemly for the device-side connection • Overmolded connectors, also with special design requirements • Turned, gold-plated contacts • Also available with stainless steel union nut • Outer diameter 20 mm

SMC helps you reliably protect your machines and users – from concept to ongoing operation. With pneumatic and electrical safety solutions, we support you throughout the entire lifecycle of your plant. Our systems meet the highest demands for flexibility, productivity, and operational safety. Tailor-made safety solutions and ISO 13849-compliant components minimize risks and protect people working with the machines. With our team of experts and a comprehensive sales network throughout Europe, we are always available for consultation, implementation, and support. This ensures that your machines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably – for maximum safety of both people and machines.

The machine tool industry is driving Industry 4.0 forward, combining mechanical engineering with digital control. Efficiency, reliability, and sustainability are key – from lathes and presses to milling machines, laser cutters, and forming machines. SMC supports you with flexible automation solutions that precisely control production processes, shorten cycle times, and maximize overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Our technologies take into account current trends such as weight reduction, energy savings, and increased manufacturing precision. We also offer targeted solutions for additive manufacturing (3D printing), such as precise cooling and reliable components to ensure the quality, efficiency, and lifespan of your machines. With our global network and broad portfolio – from air treatment to laser equipment – ​​we make your machines more powerful, more competitive, and ready for the manufacturing of tomorrow.

Since January 2021, the Boxmeer and Dongen (Netherlands) production sites are already successfully using the solution. In the first half of 2021 also Gainesville in Georgia (USA) and Gardabaer in Iceland are expected to go live. Like most manufacturers, Marel is striving towards cost-conscious design, reduce the time it takes to create routings and set target costs for contract parts. In 2019, a group of engineers from all major production sites began searching for software that would automatically provide work plans and a calculation of future manufacturing costs based on 3D models and component information to identify potential improvements. The common platform should be available to design as well as production and procurement. “Based on the results, we chose simus systems as a strategic partner for the implementation, which is now supporting us very flexibly in the optimisation”, reports André Kouwenberg, Global Manufacturing Engineer at Marel. New processes were defined and a technical database was filled with all internal and external production techniques and machining parameters. Due to the cellular structure of the production, the automatic creation of production routings was quite a complex task. By automatically classifying the 3D models based on feature information, the products are now assigned to the right production cell in Boxmeer or Dongen. In the process, routings are already created for the correct machines and operations within the production cell. Marel’s IT department created connections to SAP and the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. The challenges of a multi-CAD environment were successfully overcome in the process. “With the cost information in the development phase, we now improve the design engineering of our products, while manufacturing saves time and effort in creating production routings. Procurement achieves better terms with suppliers, due to target costing capabilities”, says André Kouwenberg.