VDMA Robotics + Automation (www.computer-automation.de)
Dr. Olaf Munkelt becomes new Chairman
Dr. Olaf Munkelt, co-founder and Managing Director of MVTec Software, is the new Chairman of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association. He succeeds Dr. Dietmar Ley, former CEO of Basler, who stepped down from the board for statutory reasons.
read more...Dürr Systems (www.computer-automation.de)
Digitally optimized material flow
The driverless transport system 'EcoProFleet', specially developed by Dürr for paint shops, is used for the flexible transportation of car bodies.
read more...Microsoft (www.computer-automation.de)
The Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2021
Under the motto "Bring Value to Data", Microsoft and Roland Berger called on companies to take part in the Intelligent Manufacturing Award 2021. The winners have now been announced.
read more...MES software (www.computer-automation.de)
iTAC Software acquires Cogiscan
iTAC Software AG, a member of the Dürr Group, is strengthening its position in the field of digitalization/Industry 4.0 by acquiring 100% of the shares in Canadian company Cogiscan Inc.
read more...VDMA Robotics + Automation Association (www.industrial-production.de)
Dr. Lars Friedrich is a new member of the Executive Board
Dr. Lars Friedrich, Member of the Board of Dürr Systems and Head of the Application Technology Division, is a new member of the Board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association.
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Dr. Lars Friedrich appointed to the Executive Board
Dr. Lars Friedrich is a new member of the Executive Board of the VDMA Robotics + Automation Association. He succeeds Dr. Jürgen Hohnhaus, who stepped down from the board for statutory reasons.
read more...Personnel (www.industrial-production.de)
Dr. Lars Friedrich becomes member of the board of VDMA Robotics + Automation
The VDMA Robotics + Automation Association has a new board member: Dr. Lars Friedrich succeeds Dr. Jürgen Hohnhaus, who stepped down from the board for statutory reasons.
read more...AI benchmarking (www.computer-automation.de)
Best practice of AI in research & development
The Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) at RWTH Aachen University has conducted a benchmark study on 'AI in Research & Development (R&D)' with an industry consortium and the Complexity Management Academy. On May 23, they selected the top performers from the industry.
read more...RoDip E now also in China (www.industrial-production.de)
Tumbling tree with electric drive
The FAW-VW joint venture is modernizing a paint shop in China. Plant manufacturer Dürr is responsible for this conversion. The Rodip E rotational dip painting process with electric drive will be used for the first time in China from the time of commissioning in September 2019.
read more...MES solution from Dürr (www.industrial-production.de)
Backbone for digitalized production
The iTac.MES.Suite from Dürr and iTac is based on modern software architecture. It enables connection to modern IIoT solutions such as the Adamos platform.
read more...IoT (www.computer-automation.de)
In the jungle of platforms
There are more and more IoT platforms on the market. But which solution is suitable for which application? How do they differ from each other and what is their focus? An overview.
read more...Product picture gallery (www.computer-automation.de)
News from the software sector
The IT sector is playing an increasingly important role in automation. As a result, the demand for software in companies is also increasing. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest product innovations in this segment in a series of pictures.
read more...MES solutions (www.computer-automation.de)
MES becomes Industry 4.0
Dürr combines its production-related Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Ecoemos with the software solutions of iTAC Software AG, acquired at the end of 2015, to form the iTAC.IoT.Suite.
read more...Alliance of mechanical engineering & IT (www.computer-automation.de)
Adamos' joint venture launches
The companies DMG Mori, Dürr, Software AG, Zeiss and ASM PT have launched the joint venture 'Adamos'. The alliance has resulted in an IIoT platform that is designed to attract companies with attractive pricing.
read more...Robotics (www.computer-automation.de)
Painting - Dürr cooperates with Kuka
Dürr and Kuka have signed a cooperation agreement: Together, the two companies want to launch an integrated solution - called "ready2_spray" - for automated paint application.
read more...Phoenix Contact (www.computer-automation.de)
Advisory board appointed and Canadian company acquired
The family-owned company Phoenix Contact now has an advisory board to advise the management. The Blomberg-based company has also strengthened its position in the field of network technology.
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