Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer demonstrates precision measurement integration at SPS 2026
Precision measurement at the heart of robotics
At SPS 2026, Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer will showcase nine interactive demonstrations integrating high-accuracy force, torque, and weighing data into industrial automation via IO-Link. The exhibit includes a live 6-DoF robotic cell using custom sensors to enhance precision in compact installations and the new BMX60 interface module for high-speed data streaming.
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At SPS 2026 (Hall 4A, Booth 365), Hottinger Brüel & Kjaer (HBK) will demonstrate how high-accuracy measurement data can be seamlessly integrated into modern automation architectures to deliver real-time, actionable intelligence for industrial machines and processes. As manufacturers seek to simplify integration, accelerate commissioning, and improve machine performance, HBK is bringing its long-standing expertise in
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sent a live robotic cell featuring its custom-engineered 6-degree-of-freedom (6-DoF) force and torque sensors. The demonstration will show how real-time multi-axis measurements enhance robotic precision and control, even in compact installations where integration space is limited. Also featured at the booth will be the new BMX60 interface module capable of streaming torque, rotational speed, angle and power with fiel
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Precision measurement at the heart of robotics
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force, torque, weighing, and strain measurement into today’s automation ecosystems through IO-Link connectivity, real-time industrial communications, and edge data processing. Under the theme “From Sensor to PLC”, HBK will showcase nine interactive demonstrations illustrating how precise measurement data can be acquired, analysed and directly used to drive industrial control systems. Visitors will see how HBK’s force
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, torque and weighing technologies integrate seamlessly into modern automation architectures to: improve process quality and repeatability; simplify machine integration; reduce wiring and control system complexity; and deliver actionable data for automation and continuous process optimisation. Precision measurement in the IO-Link ecosystem A key focus of the exhibit will be the integration of high-accuracy measuremen
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t technologies within the IO-Link ecosystem, enabling machine builders and system integrators to connect critical force, torque and weighing data directly to industrial control systems. This approach extends the benefits of intelligent automation to applications that traditionally require measurement accuracy levels found only in testing and validation environments. Live 6-DoF robotics demonstration HBK will also pre
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dbus connectivity and data rates up to 5 kHz. Visitors will also be able to explore the FS12DBX optical digiBOX, which combines fiber optic FBG data acquisition with real-time control capabilities, enabling new approaches to machine monitoring and process control. Throughout the event, HBK product managers and application specialists will be available to discuss visitors’ integration challenges, whether related to ne
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