With the 'IVA0012T', ipf has a connection cable with an integrated switching amplifier in the M12 connector in its range. The solution was specially developed for inductive sensors that can be used in an extended temperature range.
Rittal has developed a cooling solution that delivers over 1 MW of cooling power and paves the way for artificial intelligence. This is because the demand for computing power is growing so rapidly that a new level of scaling, cooling, power distribution and energy efficiency is required.
The software investor Turn/River Capital has made a strategic investment in Paessler AG. The investment strategy includes the provision of capital and operational support in areas such as sales, marketing, customer success and talent acquisition.
The electrical and digital industry recorded a double-digit percentage decline in exports in March. Only exports to China and Spain increased. This puts the first quarter in the red.
With Festo's 'Controlled Pneumatics' compressed air technology, the 'VTEP' proportional valve terminal achieves sensitive pressure control down to less than 1 mbar. According to the supplier, the technology also uses piezo valves to reduce compressed air consumption by up to 50 %.
Machinery exports continued to decline in the first quarter, according to the VDMA. Orders from the USA are also flagging. China is also falling short of expectations.
Dresden University of Technology
Prof. Roberto Calandra from TU Dresden received the IEEE Early Academic Career Award in Robotics and Automation for his research contributions to the implementation of a sense of touch in robots.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
In the EDAI project, researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are combining the design of AI algorithms and AI chips. EDAI is based on open source software to facilitate access to AI-based solutions, particularly for small and medium-sized companies.
Automation is currently characterized by exciting trends - these are "revolutionary" innovations with which the IT industry has long had experience, but the automation industry has not yet. "IT meets OT" with practical examples.
Pilz, the specialist for safe automation, reports record sales for the past financial year and continues to expand its service business.
The GDPR turns six. Spain, Italy and Germany are the frontrunners when it comes to breaches of the General Data Protection Regulation. The individual data protection authorities have identified 2072 infringements, resulting in fines amounting to 4.5 billion euros.
The '7L600' single-pair Ethernet switch from EKF is a 'ModBlox7'-based product. It is particularly suitable as a multifunctional gateway in IIoT or retrofit applications, but can also be used as an edge computer for (real-time) data pre-processing and data collection.
Deutschmann Automation offers an embedded version of the 'Unigate Falcon' protocol converter/gateway series that can be integrated immediately. The 'Unigate Falcon Embedded' communication solution quickly provides an Industrial Ethernet or fieldbus interface.
The 'SeaI/O Ethernet' series from ICP Germany can record and control digital and analog values remotely via the network.
An arc flash can pose a danger to equipment and employees in industrial plants. Dekra now offers an innovative test procedure to identify and analyze arc flash risks.
Rockwell Automation announces significant changes to its leadership team for the German-speaking market. The company has appointed three new Managing Directors for Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Technical University of Munich
A generative AI model enables the assistance robot 'Garmi' from the Technical University of Munich to perform telemedical applications, physiotherapy or nursing tasks on demand for the first time - thanks to a digital twin, artificial intelligence and ChatGPT.
The contactless 'EB360R' from Baumer is a multiturn encoder for mobile machines that works maintenance-free in harsh environments, making it suitable for construction vehicles, work platforms or agricultural machinery, for example.
The 'KMC' pressure transmitters from Gefran have been specially developed for use in mobile hydraulics and are designed with protection class IP69K. Their digital output (CANopen and CAN SAE J1939) enables integration into various control systems.
The 'AIE-KN41' edge device from Spectra combines NVIDIA's 'Jetson' series, a compact design and AI performance in one system. It is based on the Orin NX platform.
