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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Advanced Turbine Engine Materials Key to Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions
Mature technologies are being implemented on legacy systems, evolving materials and process technologies are being pursued for application within fielded and…
Distributed motor starter for use in material handling and conveying
The robust M200D AS-i Basic motor starter can be installed outside the control cabinet and close to the motor thanks to its compact design and high degree of…
Inductive proximity switch for dynamic fine positioning and control
The Simatic PXI920 has a compact M12 frame size and a high IP67 degree of protection. It measures object distances from 0 to 3 millimeters at a frequency of…
Ultrasonic transducer measures liquid levels in corrosive atmospheres
This new material type improves the chemical compatibility of the ST-H transducer, offering more options for wet well, chemical storage, and process vessel…
Compact 24 volt power supplies with high performance but low space requirements
It is only 150 millimeters wide, which is 90 millimeters narrower than the previous unit. The 20 ampere power supply has also been renewed and is only 70…
Automation I/Os quickly connected with optocouplers
The new unit is 134 millimeters wide and is a new addition to the SIMATIC top connect module family. These modules enable users to connect I/O components…