The aim of the partnership between MVTec and DataVision is to offer users of the MVTec Halcon image processing software the ability to collect, manage, analyze and process image data.

TDK Corporation expands its 'Micronas HVC' embedded motor controller family with the 'HVC 5223C', a fully integrated motor controller with automotive grade 1 qualification for driving small BLDC and BDC motors with a peak phase current of 2 A.

Weidmüller's 'MiBridge' can be used to replace a PLC/PLS without the need for time-consuming rewiring.

The Ethernet gateway 'EcoStruxure Panel Server' from Schneider Electric is a data server for the control cabinet that connects intelligent components with each other regardless of the manufacturer.

Despite experts' doubts about subsidies for foreign chip manufacturers, the ZVEI believes it makes sense for them to build subsidiaries in Germany, for example.

Sigmatek presented the LASAL software platform with object-oriented programming (OOP) in 2002. The company was the first automation solution provider to move away from strictly sequential programming and has been using object-oriented programming ever since.

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The uIBX-260-EHL mini box PC from Compmall is fanless, shock and vibration resistant, MIL-STD-810H compliant and WLAN 6E compatible.

Quantum computing is still at the beginning of its development potential. However, current transformation examples and trends already show that quantum computers are becoming increasingly powerful. A look at the status quo.

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The electronics and connection technology company Weidmüller is expanding its headquarters in Detmold with a new production building. The new building will be used for the production of electronic components, among other things.

Standards and directives provide global guidance on how products, machines and systems should be designed, manufactured and used safely. Digitalization and networking are changing the standards landscape, and the focus is shifting to industrial security requirements.

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From September 2023, Heinz-Werner Schmidt will be the new Managing Director for Sales and Marketing at Stiebel Eltron. As the second Managing Director, he will lead the Stiebel Eltron Group together with the Chairman of the Management Board, Dr. Kai Schiefelbein.

Rauscher is expanding its image processing portfolio with 3D cameras from Photoneo.

The low-cost portfolio from IDS, which specifically addresses price-sensitive applications, is being expanded to include the 'uEye XLS' camera family.

Companies are skeptical about TikTok, WhatsApp and even the Metaverse when it comes to security - but not the AI chatbot ChatGPT. In a study, Gigamon examined the perception of security in 150 German companies.

Studies show: Companies that use AI engineering practices to develop and manage adaptive AI systems have a competitive advantage. Consequently, it is important to drive forward the introduction of AI in order not to fall behind.

The aim of a correct maintenance strategy is to be able to predict a fault event in order to carry out the repair before the event occurs and thus before a machine failure.

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The ultra high-speed camera 'Phantom T4040' from High Speed Vision enables the analysis of fast sporadic events in research, development, automation and quality assurance.

ifm is organizing the 'innovate-a-thon' on 20 and 21 October 2023 under the motto 'Let's explore the future together', bringing together IT specialists, students and trainees to work creatively on topics related to programming and cybersecurity.

Schneider Electric is supporting partners from the semiconductor industry in climate-friendly business with a new program. 'Catalyze' aims to reduce CO₂ emissions along the entire supply chain of participating companies.

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In just a few decades, we have seen ground-breaking advances in different areas. These innovations have transformed the way we live, work, learn and communicate. A selection of highlights of these achievements.

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