Exhibitor innovations

With a new series of touch-enabled operator panels, DISPLAY VISIONS is targeting the programmable logic controller (PLC) market. The EA HMI operator panels are characterized by brilliant displays at an extremely low price. These new HMI Modbus units enable the quick and easy implementation of user interfaces of all kinds. The EA HMI series displays are available in sizes from 2.8 to 12 inches. Their high screen brightness of 1000 cd/m² ensures excellent readability even in poor lighting conditions or outdoors. Easy integration into existing systems is a key focus of the HMI series. Thanks to support for the widely used Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP communication protocols, the panels are ready for use in no time and communicate seamlessly with over 20 popular PLC models – including solutions from Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Schneider Electric, Finder OPTA, Teknic, Beckhoff, and many more. For quick and easy development of customized user interfaces, customers can use the free HMI Designer. There are no additional costs. The WYSIWYG tool allows for intuitive screen design. After the interface design is complete, the Modbus registers are logically linked to the display elements, automatically displaying the corresponding data. DISPLAY VISIONS also offers the creation of custom HMI designs as a service upon request.

Capture drawing information with AI and assign it to the 3D model You can use classmate DRAW, a tool developed with the help of AI, to analyze technical drawings and extract annotations and other manufacturing information from them. - AI-supported analysis of 2D drawings - Assignment of drawing information to the 3D model - Digital processes throughout

With ConTrax® HybridNav, BÄR Automation presents its first navigation software developed in-house for automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The solution was specifically designed for demanding industrial environments where flexibility, safety, and predictability are equally important—regardless of whether the project is a brownfield or greenfield project.

Peakboard & AI – building apps is finally even more fun If you’ve always thought Peakboard was simple, you haven’t tried Peakbot AI yet. With the new AI built right into Peakboard Designer, building apps is as easy as having a conversation: you simply say in plain language what you want your app to do – and Peakbot automatically translates that into ready-made logic blocks. No code, no guesswork, no frantic searching through the documentation. Or ask it about existing projects – you’ll get all the support you need, wherever you are. In short: Peakboard was already as easy as PowerPoint – now you’ve got an AI assistant to take the work off your hands. Your dashboard practically builds itself.

With our flexible and customized approach to cable assembly, we create reliable connections tailored precisely to your requirements. We manufacture a wide range of single-core cables and produce complete cable sets as well as cable harnesses with the highest level of precision and quality. Through modern manufacturing processes and careful workmanship, we ensure durable, safe, and efficient solutions for a wide variety of industrial applications.

Ready-to-order drive controllers are inexpensive in the development phase, but include unnecessary functions and result in high unit prices in series production. The flexible design of our motion control platform enables us to develop your individual solution tailored to your needs in the shortest possible time. You define the required specifications and we design your cost-optimised control system. The advantages - Cost reduction through tailor-made solutions - Perfect adaptation to your own mechanics - Increased innovation through rapid market introduction - Competitive advantage in your industry Project example (the full story can be found in the download area): A new control module was developed to improve the cost-effectiveness and user-friendliness of an existing furniture moving system. It reduces manufacturing costs and significantly simplifies assembly and commissioning for the customer. Integrated obstacle detection and absolute position The motor control has integrated obstacle detection, eliminating the need for external sensors. A cost-effective SSI absolute encoder enables precise position detection. The system can reliably control up to three pieces of furniture simultaneously. From prototype to series production The project encompassed the entire development process – from the concept phase to prototypes to a solution ready for series production. The control unit, firmware, cabling and mechanical interfaces were completely redesigned. Suitable assembly and testing devices were created for series production. Maximised customer benefit through system integration -Significant cost reduction through the elimination of external sensors and simplified cabling -Easy installation thanks to assembly-friendly design -Modular design for flexible adaptation to different applications

The Digital Twin Application extends the benefits of your products. You use digital manuals, support technicians with animated maintenance instructions or optimize your spare parts business, to name just a few examples. A DTA offers more than visualization. It’s about digital integration, making complex things simple, accessible and available at all times. We bring your products into the digital space.

We combine proven standard products with customised, cost-optimised drive solutions – perfectly tailored to your requirements. From evaluation, design and validation to product certification and support. - Customised drive systems - System integration and optimisation - Prototypes and accompanying studies Project example (full story available in the download area): Antrimon developed a unique valve actuator for a global equipment manufacturer facing extreme operating conditions. The requirements were demanding: operation in ATEX and IECEx Zone 22, ambient temperatures from 5 to 50 °C, lifetime exceeding 10 million cycles, high continuous and acceleration torque at low speeds, minimal heat generation and maximum energy efficiency – all in a compact design with worldwide certifications (ATEX, IECEx, CE, UL). No such solution existed on the market. Antrimon’s answer was a fully customised brushless outer-rotor motor combined with a two-stage planetary gearbox. The design focused on delivering maximum torque at the lowest speed, exceptional robustness and reliability. With a maintenance-free concept – no brushes, no oil changes – the actuator is built for continuous heavy-duty operation. The entire process, from feasibility analysis and mechanical/electronic design to prototyping, extreme-condition validation, certification and series production, was handled in-house. The result: significantly lower energy consumption compared to pneumatic systems, extended maintenance intervals, improved process safety and full global compliance. This solution gives the customer a clear competitive edge in international plant engineering. Antrimon is the only provider worldwide able to deliver such a certified solution economically from concept to series production.

Reliably prevents abrasion of the cable sheath, extending cable service life Provides lasting protection against pressure points and cable insulation defects Designed for temperatures from -50°C to +105°C Can be split in two for installation on pre-connected cables Available in sizes from M16 to M63 Complies with EN 45545-2 HL3 and UL94 V0

Flexitast, the revolutionary pushbutton with integrated display is offering versatile and dynamic display options. Being equipped with a 72 x 72 pixel ZBD display, specially developed for SCHLEGEL, and an WRGB backlight, Flexitast enables the flexible display of texts and symbols. Thanks to the special display technology, the screen content stays visible even without power connection. The elegant design and the fact that the display is protected by break resistant glass make the Flexitast an efficient and robust solution for a wide range of applications.

With the FLC+, we are expanding the FLC series for components that require slightly more installation space due to their geometry. Here, we place the process modules directly on the floor and simply omit the tabletop on work surfaces; everything else remains the same. The modular design of the FLC+ allows us to always implement the optimal assembly process. We are flexible in our choice of process modules and connect them as efficiently as possible using robots.

Functional safety in Industrial Ethernet is essential for the safe operation of industrial systems. The risk of accidents and failures can be minimised through the implementation of safety protocols, continuous monitoring and compliance with international standards. As a long-standing safety sensor specialist, Kübler is now expanding its safe Industrial Ethernet encoder platform with the latest SIL2 and SIL3 certified Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE) protocol. The S58x8FSX encoder transmits up to 15 bits safe or up to 24 bits non-safe, as well as fully redundant multiturn information of 12 bits safe. Thanks to the platform architecture, this is realised in exactly the same design as the S58 PROFIsafe encoder. Updates can be carried out easily via FoE (File over EtherCAT) without the need for a web server. This simplifies the maintenance process considerably and ensures that the encoder always remains state-of-the-art. The Sendix encoder offers great benefits, particularly due to its high system availability. Equipped with cyber security and protection mechanisms against hacker attacks and misuse in accordance with IEC 62443, the encoder ensures a safe and reliable connection in safety-critical applications.

The FTX is the right choice for very high feed forces up to 178kN bidirectional. The FTP is a reinforced version of the FTX and provides a unidirectional press force of 356kN in the push direction. The motor or gearbox from any manufacturer can be mounted in line or in parallel. The anti-rotation device is integrated in the electric actuator. - Robust planetary roller screw with a significantly longer service life than electric actuators with ball screw drive - FTX electric actuator in 4 sizes for forces up to 178kN bidirectional - Reinforced version FTP with 355kN pressing force unidirectional (push direction) Features: Feed forces up to 355kN Standard with protection class IP65 Force measurement and control with force sensor Reduced maintenance costs thanks to integrated relubrication hole Robust and durable planetary roller leadscrew Integrated anti-rotation Everything from a single source: design+calculation and commissioning Options Force measuring sensor Various motor mounting flanges Mounting types such as threaded, foot mounting, trunnion, front/end plate, etc. Piston rod in various materials and with various threads Complete drive package with gearbox, servomotor and drive

flatTRACK is the new miniature linear motor axis made in Germany. The successful balance of performance and accuracy positions flatTRACK as an attractively priced alternative to premium linear motor axes. The servo drive is fully integrated into the carriage and is controlled via EtherCAT, TCP/IP (including Siemens) or digital I/O. The integrated web interface enables direct parameterization and commissioning. Alternatively, flatTRACK is also available ready-to-plug-in for operation with an external servo drive. flatTRACK and shortTRACK can be ideally combined into multi-axis systems. - Ironless linear motor without cogging - Continuous force 35–70 N - Peak force 150–200 N - Speed max. 2 m/s, acceleration max. 50 m/s2 - High-resolution absolute encoder with 0.4 µm resolution, no home run required - Stroke lengths from 100 to 1325 mm

The G4T4 automates production and the flow of goods: - Linking machines in manufacturing - Connecting processes in production - Transporting materials and goods, etc. Increase your level of automation: With the G4T4, you can handle tasks and internal transport automatically and combined. It moves autonomously between different work areas, seamlessly switching from one job to the next and simultaneously transporting materials.