Monthly Archives: October 2026

Boat cleaning: This robot defies salt water

Italian Aeffe designers optimise underwater robots with lubrication-free and corrosion-resistant polymer bearings from igus.

It is every boat owner’s nightmare: algae, mussels and barnacles that have to be removed from the hull before every season. In future, a remote-controlled diving robot named KeelCrab by the Italian company Aeffe will make the stowaways easier to remove.

Anyone with a swimming pool in their garden will, in future, be able to use it not only for swimming in the summer, but also to generate electricity. The Austrian company SKYVOLUTION Energy GmbH has developed a retractable pool enclosure with integrated photovoltaic modules for this purpose. The system combines protection, design and sustainable energy generation in one solution.

To address these needs, ILME has developed a new range of angled surface mounting enclosures, engineered to optimize cable routing and simplify installation — available across all main sizes: 44.27, 57.27, 77.27, and 104.27. Compatible with both standard inserts and the MIXO modular system, they deliver robust protection and enable the integration of high-current modules in a more versatile and reliable configuration.

WITTENSTEIN puts its motto “Shaping the world of cybertronic motion. Together.” into practice by developing and implementing customized drive solutions for demanding applications. With a wide-ranging product portfolio that combines the advantages of standardized platforms with expertise in bespoke solutions, the aim is to unlock the full potential of machines – whilst overcoming limitations on performance, controllability and integration.