The distributor DigiKey now enables European suppliers to deliver directly to European customers via its marketplace program.

New megatrends are constantly challenging companies to change. This applies in particular to industrial topics such as automation and digitalization. These have an impact on a wide variety of areas and are bringing about fundamental innovations.

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The data in industrial production is already available, but still needs to be brought together. The IIoT helps with this. The prerequisite for this is open automation. A concept that not only provides a decisive (competitive) advantage in industry.

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Digitalization in companies is bringing about change in terms of work organization and design. But what about the coveted skilled workers? Barbara Frei from Schneider Electric assesses the situation.

TL Electronic celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023. Managing Director Stefan Götz reports on the highs, lows, challenges and prospects.

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The energy transition requires the rapid conversion and expansion of the electricity infrastructure, which increases the demand for low-voltage switchgear. The Rittal Application Center offers customers support in automating their processes when setting up switchgear.

Mercedes-Benz is relying on the digital twin in production for the planning, conversion and start-up of its new MMA platform. Supplemented by the integration of AI and the Mercedes-Benz Operating System, this is set to herald a new era in automotive engineering.

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Hardly any other technology is as hotly debated as artificial intelligence. But how do people actually understand AI? Is it really dangerous? How high is the risk of AI misuse? Prof. Dr. Matthias Spörrle provides guidance.

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Hardly any technology is as hotly debated as artificial intelligence. But how do people actually understand AI? Is it really dangerous? How high is the danger of AI misuse? Prof. Dr. Matthias Spörrle provides orientation.

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Ronen Boneh took over the management of Elmo Motion Control on September 1, 2023. He succeeds Haim Monhait, who has retired.

The Hamburg-based IT market research and consulting firm SoftSelect summarizes the ERP trends that are driving the market and what companies should look out for when selecting suitable ERP software in the "ERP Software 2023" study.

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Even though the impact of body language and facial expressions has generally increased in recent years, body language is not always decisive in coaching. Kirsten Dierolf explains.

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Matrix Vision and Balluff are combining their expertise in the field of image processing - and further expanding their service portfolio. The Oppenweiler site will be retained.

Maintaining and managing IT and OT infrastructures remotely is no trivial matter. The security standards defined by the BSI for remote maintenance solutions in the IT and OT environment are correspondingly high. An approach.

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Groschopp has experienced a lot in its 75-year history. In this anniversary interview, shareholder Wolfgang Pflug talks about dark times, the opportunities offered by automation and why Germany is losing its competitive edge.

Occupational health and safety concerns the entire workforce, not just the safety officer. But how can companies ensure that safety is a top priority for all employees throughout the plant? Digital, AI-based solutions can help.

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Communication and software are core competencies of Delta Logic. Managing Directors Petra and Rainer Hönle explain why fast action and cooperation partners are essential for the success of a company.

Rockwell Automation has signed an agreement to acquire Clearpath Robotics, an autonomous robotics company. The acquisition complements Rockwell's end-to-end solutions for autonomous production logistics.

Sentinum has been part of the ifm group of companies as a wholly owned subsidiary of ifm group services since mid-May. The start-up from Nuremberg develops and sells wireless sensors that are mainly used for applications in the smart city and smart building sectors.

The Docker-based software modules of Softing Industrial's 'edgeConnector' products enable access to process data in Simatic S7, Sinumerik 840D and Modbus TCP controllers.