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Market trend

The rising wave of industrial sensors

The demand for industrial sensors is expected to grow significantly with the rise of advanced automation, smart factories, artificial intelligence and IIOT across the globe. The APAC region is one of the most potential business markets for leaders in the industrial sensor space. read...

Automation

Smart sensors are here to stay!

The global smart sensor market is projected to reach 72.61 billion dollars by 2025. Smart sensors are gaining ground in the backdrop of Industry 4.0 and development of smart factories around the world. read...

Fundamentals

How does stamping and punching of sheet metal work?

Punching is a manufacturing process used primarily for piercing flat materials. The term comprises several forming and cutting processes. read...

Market trend

Predictive maintenance: Big opportunity for industrial sensors market

The German sensors market is progressing at a descent pace due to the growing demand from domestic and overseas markets. On the political front, industry players are divided over their opinion on Brexit affecting their respective companies. read...

Wireless technologies

Four interesting applications for sensors

Sensors are being used on a wide scale especially in a constantly developing world that is eager to automate processes for the benefit of the people as well as the environment. Four major application areas of sensors have been elaborated in the article. read...

Fundamentals: Drop forging

Drop forging - what you need to know about this process and its advantages

Drop forging is a hot forging process which DIN 8583 classifies as a pressure forming process. For this process, forming tools are moved towards each other and push the material in a specific direction. read...

Automobil Industry

Hungary: Smart security for smart automobiles

Information is the most important new fuel which acts as the driving force of innovation in the automobile industry. Data generated by smart vehicles can be used in several various areas for the development of products and services. read...

Logistics

Poland needs modern logistics

In some respects, Poland seems to be Europe’s logistical centre – not only due to its strong position in international road transport (25 % share of the European market) but also as a result of large investments in commercial warehouse space. Over the last five years, it has grown by almost 75 %, reaching 16.9 million m2 in 2018. read...

Market trend

Sweden: A land of innovations

Sweden is a small country in the EU that has impressed the world with its mighty innovations. The country dedicates a significant amount of money to carry out R&D activities and works hand in hand with the academia to come up with new and unique solutions. read...

Special session

More power to women

Claimed to be one of the major sessions on careers in the industry, WoMenPower 2019 was high on inspiration and knowledge. The winners of the ‘Engineer Powerwoman Award’ were also felicitated at the popular show. read...

Event review

Hannover Messe 2019: A smashing hit!

Hannover Messe once again proved to be the talk of the world by showcasing some exceptional futuristic solutions and hosting numerous expert sessions and conferences for industry players. Let’s rewind... read...

Gripping technology

World’s first long-stroke gripper for collaborative operation is here!

SCHUNK’s new Co-act EGL-C long-stroke gripper was recently displayed at the mammoth industrial technology show – Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany. Boasting of handling workpieces that weight up to 2.25 kg, the gripper proves beneficial for the automotive, automotive related-supply industry and other industrial applications. read...

Collaborative robots

Universal robots exhibits the ‘e-series’ at Hannover Messe

The ‘e-series’ by Universal Robots includes three versions – the UR3e, UR5e and the UR10e. Added with new and enhanced features, the ‘e-series’ was one of the most stunning innovations showcased at the world’s biggest show for industrial technology. read...