Intelligent control and measurement technology
Gefran has developed the scalable 'GRx' family of power controllers specifically for controlling industrial heating applications.

Gefran has developed the scalable 'GRx' family of power controllers specifically for controlling industrial heating applications.

Together with Sony, Siemens presented a solution at the CES that redefines the workflow of engineers and designers.

Siemens Digital Industries Software and Salesforce are working together to make it easier for companies to set up service business models. The two companies announced the jointly developed Teamcenter SLM app on the Salesforce AppExchange.

BDI President Siegfried Russwurm warns against the AfD. As an exporting country, Germany benefits more than almost any other from openness to the world, international cooperation and trade and European unification, said Russwurm in Berlin on Tuesday.

The modular platforms of the HMI portfolio from Pepperl+Fuchs offer individual solutions for applications from non-hazardous areas to Zone 1.

Microsoft's share price has shot up in recent months in anticipation of good business with AI applications. Now the first major orders are trickling in. In return, Microsoft is buying telecommunications solutions on a large scale.

Cyberattacks cause increasing damage year after year. This is a headache for many companies.

After some delay, the ChatGPT developer OpenAI has now launched a platform for user-customized versions of the chatbot. The so-called GPTs are based on OpenAI's general chatbot technology, but are specialized for specific tasks.

Igus presents the Roibot Award to users who have implemented an exciting automation application using its low-cost automation components or partner products from the RBTX marketplace. The projects with the fastest return on investment are honored.

The 'Omniplus-F' is a versatile thermal flow sensor from GHM Messtechnik that measures the flow velocity, temperature and volume of liquid media in a single device.

Heidenhain presents the machine tool control 'TNC7' in software version 18 and additional hardware versions.

ABB has been working with the Swiss startup Sevensense since 2021 and has now acquired the startup. With this acquisition, ABB is continuing to pursue its vision of supporting people with AI-supported mobile robotics.

Cybersecurity is once again at the top of most companies' IT agendas this year. The potential threats include not only session hijacking and credential theft, but also the technical consolidation of existing security systems.

Connections between OT and IT networks require suitable methods and processes to create the necessary usage transparency. Furthermore, potential attack attempts should be detected at an early stage, prevented immediately and any recurrence ruled out.
The added value of TSN results primarily from IT/OT convergence in the end points. Exploiting the potential is still complex and requires in-depth knowledge of network technology. An application-centric, resource-based approach is presented as an alternative.
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has commissioned the development of a special mini quantum computer for training courses. The aim: a quantum computer that future users, students and companies can touch and try out.
Seco used SPS 2023 to present its "Modular Vision" HMI family and other new products for the first time. These included the SMARC module "SOM-SMARC-Genio 700" and other Computer-on-Modules (COMs).
Weidmüller is launching new unmanaged switches with the name 'EcoLine Series B'. Enhanced functions such as Quality of Service and Broadcast Storm Protection are technical highlights.

Lütze is expanding the intelligent current monitoring system 'LOCC-Box' with an IO-Link gateway for coupling up to 15 LOCC-Box Net modules.

Bressner Technology, partner of Digi International, has announced the launch of the 'Digi Connect EZ 8/16/32', an Industrial IoT product for industrial connectivity.
