Machine Engineering

Machine engineering is one of Germany’s key industries. The importance of this segment has led to the creation of new university degree programs in fields such as production and logistics, process engineering, vehicle/automotive engineering, production engineering and aerospace engineering among others.

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New invention regulates nerve cells electronically

The invention, which opens new avenues for controlling chemical signals, is being published in the coming issue of the highly ranked scientific journal PNAS….

Twisted String Actuator Imparts Robotic Hands with a Strong Grip

Imparting robots with the grip of their human counterpart demands hands capable of carrying heavy objects as well as placing them carefully and gently. Researchers at Saarland University developed a twisted string actuator for robotic hands that is capable of generating tremendous forces by means of a simple principle, while requiring little space. The catapults of the ancient Romans serve as a model for the artificial muscles….

Failsafe, wireless operator control and monitoring via Rapid Roaming

For safety-oriented applications, the Mobile Panel 277F IWLAN communicates via a “Rapid Roaming” process in order to ensure interruption-free transmission of…

More performance and expanded functions for mid-range and high-range controllers

A new firmware, with Profinet functions such as isochronous mode, I Device, Shared Device and Media Redundancy Protocol, and an integrated web server expand…

Software controllers for PC-based automation now with web diagnostics function

Predefined diagnostics web pages enable the costs for diagnostics to be reduced and plant availability to be increased. The new Profinet functions such as…

Software tool for safety applications in the process industry now available with new functions

Simatic Safety Matrix is used in the process industry for the engineering and safety lifecycle management of safety functions in accordance with IEC 61511….

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