At the Hannover Messe, SmartFactory-KL will be demonstrating how components can be fed back into the value chain.

To enable complex applications with higher requirements, Wago is expanding its portfolio with two powerful edge computers with 16 Gbyte RAM and 32 Gbyte RAM.

The standardization of Single Pair Ethernet is driven by application priorities. How can industry-specific diversification be handled in practice?

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CG Drives & Automation, supplier of inverter solutions, announces modular Emotron frequency inverters for renewable energies.

Hexagon has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at transforming collaboration across the value chain and using digital twins to accelerate product innovation.

Advanced production planning supports industrial digitalization and works with data analysis and AI support to simplify previous planning processes. Dualis has added new functions to the Advanced Planning System (APS) 'Ganttplan' for this purpose.

The portfolio of ASi-5 counter modules from Bihl+Wiedemann currently consists of different variants in protection class IP20 and IP67, each with four digital counter inputs that can be individually configured and parameterized. The ASi-5 counter module 'BWU4996' is a new addition.

The 'DHS' door handle system from Schmersal combines the functions of a robust door handle with the display of various machine statuses via the illumination of the handle.

The top news from the fourth issue: Robert Habeck at the trade fair tour +++ Technological AI highlights from Beckhoff +++ Radar sensor technology in focus at Pepperl+Fuchs +++ ASi-5 counter module as an active distributor from Bihl+Wiedemann +++ Status quo of the VDMA Manufacturing-X forum

Dassault Systèmes, together with Omron, will demonstrate how Virtual Twin technology simplifies the process from factory planning to operation, increases efficiency and enhances flexibility.

Nexcobot was officially awarded the certificate for functional safety in accordance with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849-1 by TÜV Rheinland at the Hannover Messe.

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Janitza is increasingly focusing on getting even closer to its customers and supporting them with customized solutions. As part of this strategic focus, the company is presenting a 3D landscape that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the world of energy measurement technology.

Artificial intelligence is the hot topic at this year's Hannover Messe, where numerous exhibitors will be demonstrating the use of the technology in their applications. You can also read in this issue: The All Electric Society's path to a climate-neutral future.

The Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Council and the Industry 4.0 Platform criticize the use of the term "Industry 5.0". Both criticize the frivolous and unnecessary use of the term, which contains no new content and contributes to uncertainty.

The focal points of the DLR stand at the Hannover Messe include the topics: Low-CO2 industrial processes and hydrogen technologies, robotics and automation for the factory of the future and quantum computing applications in industry.

Festo will use PLCnext Technology, the open ecosystem from Phoenix Contact, in future intelligent devices. In this way, both companies want to combine their innovative strength with the aim of taking industrial automation to a new level.

The 'Charx connect universal' CCS vehicle charging sockets from Phoenix Contact now also enable high-power charging with a continuous 375 kW.

The young company ai-omatic solutions from Hamburg presents a digital maintenance assistant that monitors machines automatically and unattended, detects failures in advance and thus predicts the optimum maintenance time.

In today's issue, you can read about the tour of the trade fair by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Prime Minister of the host country Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, the partnership between Festo and Phoenix Contact and the demands of the associations on politicians.

At Hannover Messe 2024, the four companies Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud will be demonstrating the opportunities that arise from combining software and hardware solutions - across entire ecosystems.

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