What does modern production look like when sensor technology, the cloud and IIoT work together seamlessly? A look behind the scenes at ifm shows how the Group not only develops its own IIoT platform 'moneo', but also consistently uses it in its own production.
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CGI and Schneider Electric are expanding their collaboration in the DACH region. The aim is to support energy suppliers with grid modernization, digitalization and regulatory requirements. The focus is on ADMS-, GIS- and AI-based solutions.
A short study conducted by the German Economic Institute on behalf of the VDMA Impuls Foundation shows clear differences in technology teaching in Germany. The VDMA is calling for technology to be a compulsory subject from year 5 onwards.
Retarus and Veenion GmbH are cooperating in the automation of incoming documents in procurement processes. The integration is aimed at public sector clients as well as manufacturing and retail companies.
The new OT/ICS report from Dragos documents a growing number of specialized attacker groups and a significant increase in ransomware activity in industrial environments. Three new OT groups have been identified.
NTT Data sees network modernization as a prerequisite for the productive use of artificial intelligence. According to the Global GenAI Report, 45% of companies surveyed without a clear AI strategy are planning increasing investments.
With the Sinamics S220, Siemens sets new standards in performance and safety. The new multi-axis control unit CU320-3 significantly increases computing power and response speed. As part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, the drive system supports digital workflows, the highest safety standards, and sustainable industrial applications.
As Check Point's Monthly Cyber Threat Report shows, there were 16 percent more cyber attacks in Germany in January. In Europe, the volume of attacks rose by 18 percent to 1755 weekly attacks per company. In Austria, they rose by 14 percent to 1676, while in Switzerland they fell by eleven percent to 1093.
R. Stahl offers two methods when companies need a solution with multiple screens: Dual Monitor or Shared Keyboard.
Following the development of 'LineLight Fusion' as a fully integrable signaling solution from Werma, the next development stage now follows with 'LineLight Fusion Segment'.
Automation specialist Comau is expanding its portfolio of wearable robots with a new exoskeleton. The wearable system reduces muscle strain by up to 50 percent and is aimed at a wide range of applications in industry and SMEs.
The demands on Ethernet networks in automotive, industrial and safety-critical applications are increasing rapidly. The Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS is responding to this with a new 10G TSN endpoint IP core that enables deterministic real-time communication with data rates of up to 10 Gbit/s.
Virtual commissioning is becoming a strategic success factor in manufacturing. A study by Visual Components shows why early simulation reduces costs, minimizes risks and ensures competitiveness.
Siemens raises its forecast for 2026 after a strong first quarter. Order intake and sales increased significantly, industrial earnings rose at a double-digit rate. The order backlog reached an all-time high of 120 billion euros.
The Lapp Group achieved sales of 1.93 billion euros in the past 2025 financial year (October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025). Driven by growth in Asia and America, the Stuttgart-based family-owned company is thus compensating for its decline in sales from the previous year and growing by around six percent.
Dragos, a global provider of cyber security for OT environments, is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft. The aim is to support companies in modernizing and securing their cyber-physical operating processes.
Vention launches 'GRIIP (Generalized Robotic Industrial Intelligence Pipeline)'. The end-to-end pipeline for physical AI enables the use of autonomous robot cells in highly unstructured manufacturing environments.
Tsubaki Kabelschlepp has added a new function to its condition monitoring system so that wear can also be monitored outside the chain without the need for additional cables in the cable carrier. The system also monitors the push/pull forces during long travel distances and protects systems from damage and unplanned downtime.
With the 'QCRC' series, EBE sensors + motion presents a new solution for process monitoring that is particularly suitable for sensitive production environments. The sensors in the series work through closed vessel and hose walls and enable clear differentiation between air, foam and liquid completely contact-free.
All for One acquires a minority stake of 25.1% in the Austrian company BrightFlare. BrightFlare is a cybersecurity services provider for the protection of industrial plants and critical infrastructures.
