VIRO accelerates innovation with Engineering & Project Management
At VIRO, technical expertise and effective project management go hand in hand. As an international multidisciplinary engineering firm, VIRO supports clients in mechanical engineering, semiconductors, automotive, energy and the process industry in realising innovative solutions. Our approach ensures that projects are carried out safely, efficiently and with a focus on results. During Advanced Engineering, we […]
Automation with relays reconsidered: the network-compatible remote relay system PLC-INTERFACE Ethernet gateway with multiprotocol connection to the control system
The modular remote relay system PLC-INTERFACE Ethernet gateway from Phoenix Contact with flexible channel allocation optimises simple applications with up to 56 I/O channels. High flexibility and intuitive network integration are possible thanks to compatibility with common control software. The new remote relay system enables flexible channel connection with digital and analogue inputs and outputs […]
What drives the cost of a circuit board?
Whether your role is managerial, commercial or technical, there is a strong interest in ensuring that the PCBs you design, buy or assemble achieve the lowest total cost — sustainably and without compromising functionality or reliability. In fact, 80–90% of the total cost is built into the product early in the design phase, before the […]
The optimal drive reduces your energy consumption in industrial automation and robotics projects.
In modern mechatronic systems, actuator performance is no longer assessed solely on the basis of torque or speed. Energy consumption, controllability, dimensions, weight and intelligent monitoring have become defining characteristics of the next generation of motion systems. This article compares three representative drive architectures: a miniature Faulhaber 2232 BX4, a powerful Faulhaber MCS 3268 BX4 […]
Customised internet connectivity for your products: is that even possible as an SME?
In a world where products are becoming increasingly smart and connected, internet connectivity often seems to be something for large multinationals with huge budgets and specialised IT teams. But is that image still accurate? Can SMEs also rely on reliable, secure and scalable IoT connectivity, fully tailored to their product? The answer is a resounding […]
EtherCAT: The global standard from Beckhoff Automation
Beckhoff continues the EtherCAT success story: new chips and technology products support the global EtherCAT community and consistently raise the product to a higher level. EtherCAT has established itself as the market leader with approximately 100 million installed nodes – and that’s not even counting the bus terminals. Developed by Beckhoff and introduced in 2003, […]
The right combination of expertise also makes the difference here
Industry and HMI are inextricably linked, especially in this era full of automation opportunities. Yet both are sometimes in a love-hate relationship and hardware that you have in mind does not turn out to be the “match made in heaven” that you had in mind as an engineer. Sometimes an out-of-the-box panel PC will be […]