Tool identification and workpiece tracking – RFID, a key technology in modern production

After the automatic feeding of the conveyor belt and the grabbing by the robot, the identity data information of each cell is recorded at the beginning, and after the automatic cell polarity detection, sorting and matching, it enters the air tightness detection and BMS (battery management system) software flashing according to the module and process requirements.

Today's automobile manufacturing "rivers and lakes" can be described as changeable, the needs of the majority of car enthusiasts are varied, and the competition between manufacturers is becoming increasingly fierce. In the past, the rigid production mode of high cost and "bulky" switching is no longer popular, and it wants to occupy a place in the fierce competition.

With expansion function and high IP rating, it can be used flexibly. On high-utilization machines, it is important to check and evaluate all machine parameters. This is especially true in metalworking. Modern milling or turning centers have a hydraulic circuit for changing tools and workpieces. ...

IO-Link enables bidirectional communication between the control level and field devices (sensors, actuators). The IO-Link master can be used to bind a wide range of different IO-Link devices. Several IO-Link masters can be connected together via all common fieldbuses. Why do you still need a modern ...

Machine tools are the backbone of modern manufacturing. They stand for precision and efficiency. Relying on the continuous production of machine tools can ensure the output of high-quality products. Balluff has been an important partner to the machine tool industry for many years – from conventional manual machines to today's complex machining centers. From the beginning ...

From precision machining, polishing and grinding to engine assembly, transmission and powertrain components, Balluff identification systems act as the "smart eye" in start-up and braking, enabling tracking applications for products during the automotive manufacturing process and storing all data for later traceability and thus ...

I/O modules with 8 IO-Link ports and the expandable IO-Link I/O Hub are used for washdown environments For strict hygiene requirements New network modules developed for harsh environments in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Corrosion- and detergent-resistant modules with stainless steel housing, designed for easy cleaning ...

Redundant magnetostrictive linear position sensors from Balluff now have two digital interfaces. SSI and start/stop. This fulfills the highest requirements for security and availability. They are less susceptible to noise while providing higher resolution than traditional analog interfaces. In addition, they ...

With the unique persistence and tenacity of industrial controllers, the leaders of intelligent manufacturing lead the enterprise team to innovate and develop and seize opportunities. They truly embody that innovation is to perceive new patterns, expand new horizons, and seek new opportunities with the wisdom of the new era. On March 19th, the "Made in China" organized by the industrial control network ...

In modern manufacturing workshops, as expensive consumable resources, tools play a pivotal role in the flexibility, productivity and precision and high reliability of workshop manufacturing. In particular, the popularization and application of complex high-precision CNC equipment, the identification and status monitoring of tools ...

In recent years, with the rapid development of the economy, the packaging industry has also been greatly improved, especially the rapid development of packaging machines represented by automatic filling machines. The automatic filling machine has a wide range of applications, and the filling of food, medicine and cosmetics is inseparable from his support. The main reason is that people are interested in material ...

From precision machining, polishing and grinding to engine assembly, transmission and powertrain components, Balluff identification systems act as the "smart eye" in start-up and braking, enabling tracking applications for products during the automotive manufacturing process and storing all data for later traceability and thus ...

In order to make a name for ourselves in the food and beverage industry, we needed a highly competitive product – a linear displacement sensor with EtherCAT interface from Balluff won the "FBE Innovative Product of the Year Award for Food & Beverage Engineering". Magnetostrictive position measurement with rod design ...

A sense of security is built by trust, and trust is built by transparency. At a time when promoting green health, the safety of food and drugs has become the focus of people's attention, and the non-disclosure or non-transparency of the manufacturing process will make us more suspicious of our already worried. If the production of ...

Is your identification task time-sensitive, small amount of data, and need to use a lean topology? With the IO-Link solution, you don't need to use any separate processing units on site. Connect the read/write head to the standard via a simple, unshielded 3-conductor sensor cable.

A member of the new network module family developed for the harsh environments of the food and pharmaceutical industries. The corrosion- and clean-resistant stainless steel housing of the corrosion- and clean-resistant modules ensures reliable and correct signal transmission, even in demanding environments. For strict ...

With nearly 30 years of experience in the wind power industry, Balluff's answer to improving the reliability of wind turbines is intelligent sensor solutions. With a history of nearly 100 years, Balluff is a leading international manufacturer of automation solutions.

The fifth-generation mobile communication technology, also known as 5G technology, is a new generation of cellular mobile communication technology based on 4G networks. The high-speed, reliable, low-latency, and 100-billion-level connectivity capabilities of 5G networks have brought new possibilities to the Industrial Internet of Things and helped the manufacturing industry improve its quality.

As a high-performance enabler of Industry 4.0 concepts, IO-Link has become indispensable in machine tool engineering and production plants. Today, it is also possible to use IO-Link in hydropower plants to connect quickly and efficiently: the Mount Coffee dam in Liberia uses intelligent IO-Link, which allows for fast and efficient connections over long distances.

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the National Energy Administration jointly issued the "Made in China 2025 - Energy Equipment Implementation Plan", which is intended to promote independent innovation, optimization and upgrading of the equipment manufacturing industry, and lead the construction of a manufacturing power with the development of energy equipment. Nowadays, more and more ...