Dassault Systèmes has signed a letter of intent with Kuka. The aim is to link Kuka's new cloud platform »mosaixx« with Dassault Systèmes' 3D experience platform.

Virtualization is on the rise in automation technology. Phoenix Contact is now introducing its proven PLCnext controller in a virtual version. Dr. Tobias Frank discusses the advantages of the Virtual PLCnext Control.

The interest in innovative automation solutions reamins unbroken, as SPS 2024 demonstrated once again. Despite the concurrent event, the industry get-together recorded an increase in visitor numbers.

Sustainability and energy efficiency are increasingly taking center stage in the industry. As a result, the use of direct current (DC) is also increasingly coming under the spotlight. The increasing proportion of renewable energies such as solar and wind, which generally generate direct current, is making the integration of DC microgrids in the industrial environment increasingly attractive.

High torque density and rigidity, good damping properties, zero backlash and a large hollow shaft - these are the features combined in the new miniaturized 'Galaxie' actuator from Wittenstein.

The current variants of the 'NearFi couplers' from Phoenix Contact enable a doubling of the range for radio-based data transmission.

The 'KiTorq 4552A' measuring flange from Kistler for applications in development and EOL test benches measures the efficiency of electric drives or pumps by recording not only the torque, but also the speed and angle of rotation of the motor to be tested.

Corresponding connectors have been available for Single Pair Ethernet since 2019. Unfortunately, there are two different versions of the mating face circulating in the industry. PNO board member Xaver Schmidt explains how the user request for a standardized SPE mating face is being met.

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A highlight exhibit at the Pepperl+Fuchs booth is a joint project with Bosch Digital Twins Industries and Syntax. Matthias Wieland from Bosch Digital Twin Industries and Hans-Günter Busch from Pepperl+Fuchs reveal the details of the predictive maintenance solution.

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Georg Schlegel is celebrating the premiere of 'Flexitast' - a push button with an integrated display that has been specifically developed for dynamic control and display requirements. Product Manager Torsten Singer explains what it's unique about.

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At SPS, megatrends such as artificial intelligence, edge and cloud as well as communication technologies such as TSN and 5G become tangible. Exhibitors will present their solutions for the various technologies in practical demos.

The click-in contact inserts from Phoenix Contact for HEAVYCON heavy-duty connectors increase the efficiency of cabling. The extremely easy and safe handling without tools saves a significant amount of time. Where previously screws were used, they are now simply plugged in.

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The OPC Foundation Cloud Initiative was launched in April of this year. At the SPS, Stefan Hoppe, President of the OPC Foundation, announced a breakthrough in efforts, so to speak.

Implementing IoT in an industrial environment - what company doesn't have that on their to-do list? But why do so many implementation projects fail? Christoph Müller, IIoT Partner Manager at In.hub, reflects on his experiences in an interview.

How can companies advance the digitization of their manufacturing sites? Mitsubishi Electric aims to support this challenge with a Kaizen-based concept. Stefan Knauf, Division Manager for Central Europe, explains in an interview exactly what this offering entails.

How can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) approach the digitalization of their machinery? Could the solution lie in simple plug-and-play options? Dimitri Philippe, CEO of Coligo Technologies, shares his approach.

IDS is participating in the SPS for the first time, with a focus on industrial image processing for robotics, process automation, and connected systems. One of the highlights at their booth is a ToF (Time-of-Flight) camera. Patrick Schick, Product Owner at IDS, shares some details.

tec.nicum, the service division of the Schmersal Group, is showcasing a significantly expanded service portfolio, particularly in the area of new digital technologies. Bruno Diniz, Head of tec.nicum – Solutions & Services, shares the details.

The ZVEI Section Automation announced at the SPS trade fair that positive impetus for the economy could only be created if the existing potential for efficiency through automation was exploited as quickly as possible. At present, the outlook for 2025 is still gloomy.

The 'VVB30x' condition monitoring sensor from ifm continuously records vibrations in all three spatial directions.