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Delta Launches 2 new Area Sensors

Logistics Business Magazine

An example could be to identify an item falling from a conveyor belt or moved to an incorrect destination while being transported. They are ideally suited for a diverse range of deployment scenarios in industrial applications. AS-E: compact and economical The small form factor of the AS-E qualifies it for many industrial applications.

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Q&A: Florian Huettl

Automotive Logistics

How exactly does the forecasting work and how is it changing in an increasingly digital industry? So we had no calculation on possible alternative scenarios and subsequently we couldn’t check consequences on the industrial system. . The challenges we have are not specific to the car industry. That’s very important.

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Take 5 – What Does the Connected Manufacturing Environment Look Like?

Now, That's Logistics

As the movement toward Industry 4.0 Digital operations, or Industry 4.0, Distinct from Industry 3.0, which involved the automation of single machines and processes, Industry 4.0 Here are five technologies that are already making an impact in the manufacturing environment and helping companies attain their Industry 4.0

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Forklift Forks: Everything You Need to Know

Conger

Forklift forks are made from high-strength alloy steel and are heat-treated to improve their toughness (ability to absorb energy) and hardness (ability to resist indentation). For example, 1 ½" x 4" x 42" forks are a common forklift fork size. For example, you can't use forks for a 3,000 lb. Thickness (T). What is a fork shank?

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[Infographic] The Power of 3D Printing in Manufacturing: An Illustrated Guide

GlobalTranz

With that said, one of the sweeping technologies that is currently taking hold and predicted to be a multi-billion dollar industry, is 3D printing. Due to 3D printers’ increased popularity in the engineering, aerospace, and metalworking industries, the cost of equipment began to drop. You can say technology is in our DNA.