
Microsoft and Roland Berger (www.computer-automation.de)
Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA) presented
For the sixth time, Microsoft Germany and Roland Berger have honored pioneering solutions for the manufacturing industry with the Microsoft Intelligent Manufacturing Award (MIMA). One of the six award winners is Sick.

Continental (www.computer-automation.de)
Software solutions for mobile robots
Continental Mobile Robots relies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop new software solutions for autonomous mobile robots (AMR). The focus is on managing the hybrid use of Continental's scalable software stack for AMR navigation.

Continental (www.computer-automation.de)
Award for climate-friendly innovation
Continental has awarded the Climate Solutions Prize to a sustainable solution for the first time: Biotic, a biotech start-up specializing in biological plastic alternatives, came out on top in the 'Pioneering Sustainable Material' technology competition.

Continental (www.computer-automation.de)
Mobile robotics moves into focus
Continental acquires the Kinexon specialty division for on-board operating systems for the intelligent control of autonomous mobile robots (AMR). The aim is to strengthen its position in the strategic growth area of mobile robotics.

Review (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in July 2023
The top articles in July? Take the topic of (cyber) security, mix in artificial intelligence, look at the advances in exoskeletons, think about Single Pair Ethernet in manufacturing and ask about news from Siemens.

The industry at a glance (www.computer-automation.de)
Large companies want to reduce energy requirements
The German government has called on businesses and households to save energy - no one knows how long gas will continue to flow from Russia. Many companies also need to consider how they can reduce their consumption in order to maintain security of supply.

Growing number of sick days (www.computer-automation.de)
Industrial companies feel little
Concerns about the next corona wave are growing. The sickness rate is also rising. What does this mean for the country's industry?

Overview (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in May 2022
The Top 10 shows clear movements in the market: all kinds of premieres were announced and automation companies reported positive results and forecasts. In addition, interest in product trends continued unabated, as did interest in our new medium. Read for yourself.

Autonomous mobile robots (www.computer-automation.de)
Continental enters the AMR market
At Logimat, Continental announces the start of series production of AMR for external customers. The automotive supplier founded the Continental Mobile Robots division to distribute the robot solutions.

KIT (www.computer-automation.de)
Printed circuits protect sensors
Electronic sensors can benefit many applications in industry, for example in automotive engineering. However, they must be protected against attacks and falsification. This is where the 'sensIC' joint project comes in.

Continental (www.computer-automation.de)
First integrated electric axle drive for large-scale production
The powerful, lightweight and compact axle drive will hit the roads in China and Europe this year. It will be used in various electric models.

Employee satisfaction (www.computer-automation.de)
Germany's most popular employers
Glassdoor - the American equivalent of Kununu - has identified the best employers in Germany for 2019, based on anonymous feedback from employees over the past twelve months.

Autonomous vehicles (www.computer-automation.de)
First driverless car 50 years ago
The tire manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental put the first driverless car on the test track 50 years ago. The aim at the time was to test the tires and obtain reproducible results.

Labor market sensors and measurement... (www.computer-automation.de)
Growing number of vacancies
Sensors and sensor systems are key technologies for digitalization, and the number of vacancies is growing. However, the industry, which is dominated by SMEs, is often based in the region and finds it difficult to recruit engineers.

Data protection and GDPR (www.computer-automation.de)
Does WhatsApp now have to be taken off the company cell phone?
Continental bans social media apps on 36,000 company cell phones - because of the GDPR. Lawyer and employment law specialist Thomas Faas explains the liability risks for users and companies associated with WhatsApp & Outlook.

Autonomous driving (www.computer-automation.de)
German manufacturers lead in patents
Time and again, German car manufacturers have been accused of missing out on trends. Even self-driving robot cars tend to be associated with American tech giants. However, most patents are held by German companies.

Autonomous driving (www.computer-automation.de)
Intel completes acquisition of Mobileye
Intel has acquired 84% of Mobileye's ordinary shares, thereby completing the takeover of the Israeli company announced in the spring. The purchase price was around 15 billion US dollars.

Electromobility (www.computer-automation.de)
Drive train becomes a 'universal charger'
At the IAA 2017, Continental is presenting the 'AllCharge' charging system and thus a way out of the inconsistent charging infrastructure for electric cars. The highlight: instead of packing charging technology for different charging stations into the car, the electric drivetrain becomes the 'charger'.
