Beckhoff Plans Virtual US Debut of XPlanar, XTS Updates During Pack Expo Connects

Beckhoff Plans Virtual US Debut of XPlanar, XTS Updates During Pack Expo Connects

Empowering new breakthroughs in packaging machine design, Beckhoff Automation will showcase innovative mechatronics and PC-based automation technologies during Pack Expo Connects. Flying motion with XPlanar, a stainless steel version of the eXtended Transport System (XTS) and other hardware, software and networking innovations will be on display in virtual booth #213 or www.pe.show/213.

 

 

 

Parker Hannifin Maintains Operations at Romanian Belt-Drive Factory

Parker Hannifin Maintains Operations at Romanian Belt-Drive Factory

Parker Hannifin is helping PH Technique SRL solve oil leakage problems and reduce machine cycle time at Arntz Optibelt Group’s factory in Romania. Optibelt is a global manufacturer of belt drives, which are used in the automotive, agricultural, and household appliance industries. The family-run company, which is headquartered in Höxter (North Rhine-Westphalia) in Germany, runs eight production sites in six countries.

 

 

 

Eaton Launches First-of-Its-Kind Capacitor Recycling Program as Part of Effort to Drive a More Circular Economy

Eaton Launches First-of-Its-Kind Capacitor Recycling Program as Part of Effort to Drive a More Circular Economy

Power management company Eaton recently announced it has launched a new recycling program based out of its Emerald Road facility in Greenwood, South Carolina, that allows customers to responsibly dispose of aged, obsolete or damaged power capacitor units. The program includes onsite material pickup and supports any unit, regardless of age, original manufacturer or condition.

 

 

 

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Walmart and Schneider Electric Announce Groundbreaking Collaboration to Help Suppliers Access Renewable Energy

Walmart and Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation today announced a new collaboration that will provide increased access to renewable energy for Walmart’s US-based suppliers, enabling them to lead on climate action.

 

 

 

VirusFighters App

Festo Honoured for Free App Showing Field Personnel How to Build, Maintain Covid-19 Equipment

The Virus Fighters’ Handbook, a smartphone app co-developed by Festo and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation (IPA), provides a digital manual for field personnel on how to operate and maintain open source equipment, including ventilators, in the fight against Covid-19.