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The Internet of Production (IoP) is based on the idea of enabling a new level of cross-domain collaboration. The Cluster of Excellence IoP at RWTH Aachen University is working to realize this vision. Rahman Jamal, member of the Industrial Advisory Board, explains the goals.

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When it comes to the Industrial IoT, the focus is usually on machines and systems, whereas automated test systems tend to be neglected. National Instruments (NI), which has been focusing on automated test systems for some time, is preparing to change this.

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Test benches play an important role in production technology. However, this discipline is rarely mentioned in the Industry 4.0 discussion. Is test bench technology getting lost in the general hype?

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With the cDAQ-9185 and cDAQ-9189, National Instruments offers two Ethernet chassis with different numbers of slots. The company thus combines Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) with 'CompactDAQ' hardware for distributed measurements in the network.

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I4.0-capable components on machines and systems are essential for the smart factory of the future - everything from sensors and control systems to cloud connectivity is required. Below is a small selection.

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What innovations are there for industrial users on the measurement technology market? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized a selection of new products in a series of pictures

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TSN plus OPC UA was the communication technology theme at Hannover Messe 2018. Computer&AUTOMATION tracked down the innovations - from newly created testbeds to unexpected collaborations.

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Rockwell Automation is now joining the "Shaper" group of companies to develop a communication solution for real-time and sensor-to-cloud applications in the industrial environment.

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From February 27 to March 1, 2018, the Nuremberg exhibition halls made room for everything to do with embedded systems technology. Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products that were on show at the stands of the 16th embedded world.

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The ATE Core Configurations platform from National Instruments includes mechanical infrastructures, power supply and safety devices for 19-inch racks. The aim is to enable automated test benches to be developed and deployed more quickly.

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As part of the big data trend, many new products are coming onto the market - from boards, gateways and data loggers to software and security solutions.

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Industrial Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning - terms that could be seen everywhere at the trade fair. Rahman Jamal, Global Technology and Marketing Director at National Instruments, discusses the upcoming challenges posed by these trending topics.

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The interoperability of devices within a TSN network was one of the hotly debated topics at the TSN/A Conference in Stuttgart at the end of September. Todd Walter and Steve Zuponcic explain the plans to ensure interoperability in industrial applications.

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The interoperability of devices within a TSN network was one of the hot topics at the TSN/A Conference in late September 2017 in Stuttgart, Germany. Todd Walter and Steve Zuponcic explain the plans to ensure interoperability in industrial applications.

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How quickly and with what consistency will the real-time Ethernet standard TSN be introduced? The TSN/A Conference on September 20 and 21 explored this question. Over 400 experts gathered to find out about the status quo.

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Many functions have been added since the first Labiew version, but the user interface has hardly changed. The revamped NXG version offers all the features of a modern HMI interface: fine-grained zooming, 3D objects and support for mobile devices.

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Industrial tablets are playing an increasingly important role in manufacturing. However, their requirements profile differs significantly from that of consumer devices. Alexander Djemaa from Logic Instrument reveals what a tablet computer for production needs to be able to do.

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Over 3000 visitors attended this year's NI Week in Austin/Texas. Special highlight: Labview NXG, the next generation of the now 30-year-old Labview, was presented.

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At the beginning of April 2017, around 1,000 international experts met in Shenzhen, China, for the second China manufacturing 2025 Summit, which focused on the topic of 'Global transformation to intelligent manufacturing'. Rahman Jamal was there and shares his impressions.

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What innovations are there for industrial users on the measurement technology market? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized a selection of new products in a series of pictures

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National Instruments (NI) has opened the 'NI Industrial IoT Lab' at its headquarters in Austin, Texas. It is intended to bring together providers of technologies and solutions that combine Operational Technology (OT) with Information Technology (IT) to create the IIoT.

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In mid-March, the Nuremberg exhibition halls made room for everything to do with embedded systems technology. Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of new products that were on show at the embedded world 2017 stands.

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OPC UA TSN as a standardized protocol for communication in the Industrial Internet of Things up to the control level: this is the goal now being pursued by a consortium of IT and automation companies.

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Leading automation and information technology suppliers are jointly promoting OPC UA over Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) as the unified communication solution between industrial controllers and to the cloud.

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Disruption, smart devices, IIoT, ecosystems - terms that are currently circulating even in measurement and automation technology. Rahman Jamal, Global Technology & Marketing Director at National Instruments, explains why a rethink is needed in measurement technology.

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Edge computing - also known as fog computing - is seen by many as the technical concept for control and data communication in Industry 4.0. Edge controllers take over the tasks of the classic PLC and bring the cloud to the machine.

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The PXIe-4081 is a digital multimeter from National Instruments with 7½ digits, which also functions as an isolated digitizer with up to 1.8 MS/s and features PXI Express technology. The digital multimeter offers an accuracy of 15 ppm for DC voltage measurements.

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The Board of Directors of National Instruments has appointed Alex Davern (49) as the company's future CEO and President. As of January 1, 2017, he will take over the position from Dr. James Truchard (73), who will remain active as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

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A total of 3100 developers from 58 countries once again made the pilgrimage to Austin/Texas at the beginning of August 2016 - for National Instruments' annual NI Week.

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Smart devices are finding their way into all areas of life. A side effect of this is that a new generation of measurement technology is required to develop and manufacture these devices. Rahman Jamal explains the perspective of National Instruments in an interview.

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What innovations are there for industrial users on the measurement technology market? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized a selection of new products in a series of pictures.

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From May 10 to 12, around 580 exhibitors at Sensor+Test will be presenting their latest products from the fields of sensor and measurement technology. Computer&AUTOMATION shows a selection of these in a picture gallery.

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Under the umbrella of the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC), the first testbed for the Ethernet-based Time Sensitive Network, or TSN for short, is now being created. Rahman Jamal explains the motives and key data of the project.

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