Supply Chain Report 2026 (www.computer-automation.de)
German Companies suffer most from Delivery Problems
Supply bottlenecks are hitting German industrial companies harder than their European competitors. According to a survey of more than 1,500 companies, a third of companies in Germany are reporting a significant impact on their business. The supply of semiconductors remains particularly critical.
read more...Electronics technician (www.industrial-production.de)
From soldering iron to laptop
The profession of electronics technician has changed rapidly in recent years. Digitalization, miniaturization and ever smarter systems are driving this development - and are constantly expanding the field of work for electronics technicians. This article takes a look at which tools and skills are in demand today and in the future.
read more...Planning control cabinets (www.industrial-production.de)
Everything in the box
With the rapid progress of new technologies and the constant introduction of innovations in industrial automation, the planning of control cabinets is facing new challenges.
read more...Computer revolution (www.industrial-production.de)
Quantum technology ready for a breakthrough
Quantum technology is on the cusp of revolutionizing the digital world and offers the potential to solve problems that cannot be solved with conventional computers. In recent years, Germany has increasingly positioned itself as an important location for research and development in this field.
read more...Reducing supply bottlenecks (www.industrial-production.de)
4 tips for avoiding spare parts shortages
Many German companies are currently feeling the effects of the shortage of spare parts. This is also confirmed by a recent survey conducted by reichelt elektronik on the topic of supply chain challenges.
read more...Semiconductor production in Europe (www.industrial-production.de)
Building blocks of the future
The coronavirus crisis has mercilessly exposed the dependence of the USA, the EU and Germany on Asian chip manufacturers. In future, more chips are to be produced in Europe.
read more...Magnetic field measurement (www.computer-automation.de)
The fascination of quantum sensor technology
In the field of magnetic field measurement, the focus has been on quantum sensors for some years now. Robert Staacke from Quantum Technologies and Christian Reinwald from Reichelt Elektronik explain what makes them so special.
read more...Reichelt Electronics (www.computer-automation.de)
Survey on the degree of automation in Europe
In a survey in Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands, Reichelt Elektronik asked about the degree of automation and the potential of AI and IoT. The majority believe that production will be fully automated within five years.
read more...Most read (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in July 2024
Innovative spirit and entrepreneurial thinking characterize the most-read articles from July. Find out more about competitive advantages through AI, click through award-winning developments and read more about model-based design and quantum sensor technology.
read more...On the way to integrated semiconductor... (www.industrial-production.de)
It's about the building blocks of the future
"Europe can only achieve true sovereignty in semiconductor production through a fully Europeanized value chain." A statement by Tobias Wölk, Product Manager Automation Technology & Active Components at Reichelt Elektronik.
read more...Reichelt Electronics (www.computer-automation.de)
Quantum minimalists
How do you turn a highly complex physical laboratory setup into a marketable product? The art lies in reduction, as the start-up Quantum Technologies shows.
read more...In focus: energy management (www.computer-automation.de)
The e-paper of issue 07/2024
Read in the current issue of Computer&Automation how ChatGPT can provide support in the conception phase, how LLMs are used in code analysis and whether TSN can be considered as a backbone for virtualized control systems.
read more...Maintenance (www.industrial-production.de)
Common maintenance myths debunked
Industry in Germany continues to see the maintenance and servicing of modern machines and systems as a challenge.
read more...Reichelt Electronics (www.computer-automation.de)
New measurement options with diamond magnetic field sensor
The microwave-free, quantum-based magnetic field sensor 'DMFS-C2' from Quantum Technologies' is available from Reichelt Elektronik.
read more...Predictive maintenance (www.industrial-production.de)
The future of maintenance is smart
In view of the global economic challenges and trends, predictive maintenance is increasingly becoming a decisive economic factor - as Tobias Wölk, Product Manager Automation Technology & Active Components at Reichelt Elektronik, explains.
read more...Reichelt Electronics (www.computer-automation.de)
Quantum leap through qubits
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.
read more...Anniversary edition (www.computer-automation.de)
25 years of Computer&Automation - The e-paper
For 25 years, Computer&Automation has accompanied the growing influence of IT in automation technology. Ultimately, IT and automation can no longer be clearly separated. In this anniversary issue, you can read about the importance that automation could have in the future.
read more...Robotics and IIoT (www.industrial-production.de)
Digitalization: power saver or power guzzler?
The digitalization of various sectors of the economy, such as manufacturing, is accompanied by rising energy volumes and costs.
read more...5G and co. in the factory (www.computer-automation.de)
Better data transmission desired
Modern production technology relies on smooth data transmission - ideally in real time. How well equipped are German companies in terms of connection standards? Reichelt Elektronik got to the bottom of this question in a survey.
read more...Cobots (www.industrial-production.de)
Lend me an arm
Industrial robots usually work as stand-alone complete machines. Recently, cobots have been on the rise. No less exciting is the use of robots in cooperation with humans in conjunction with production and packaging machines.
read more...Potential of quantum technology (www.industrial-production.de)
Quantum computers for industry: where is the journey heading?
Hardly any other technology is currently associated with such great expectations as quantum computers. With their enormous computing power, they could revolutionize materials research, for example, or optimize components in various industries.
read more...Reichelt Elektronik for TSN (www.computer-automation.de)
Uniform standard for real-time data communication
Automation and networking are basic requirements for Industry 4.0. Reliable data communication at high transmission rates is essential. TSN helps to merge IT and OT into a uniform network without compatibility problems.
read more...Time Sensitive Networking (www.industrial-production.de)
One network for all applications
Reliable data communication with high data rates and deterministic time behavior is one of the prerequisites for production in accordance with the principles of Industry 4.0.
read more...Survey (www.industrial-production.de)
Supply bottlenecks cause average losses of almost EUR 1 million
A survey by Reichelt Elektronik shows what consequences the global shortage of resources and supply bottlenecks are having for German companies and what measures they are taking in the crisis.
read more...Industry and digitization (www.computer-automation.de)
Need to catch up when it comes to IIoT?
Can German companies withstand the increasing pressure in terms of digitalization and Industrial IoT compared to other countries? Reichelt Elektronik has investigated this. The results.
read more...Reichelt survey on IIoT, robotics and AI (www.industrial-production.de)
German industry under pressure when it comes to digitalization
Ulf Timmerman, Managing Director of Reichelt Elektronik, on the current discussion as to whether Germany can withstand the increasing competitive pressure of digitization compared to other countries.
read more...Restart of a production plant (www.computer-automation.de)
Do not forget electrical tests
In recent months, many production facilities have been temporarily shut down due to the coronavirus situation and are now slowly starting up again. Before restarting, however, the production plant should be electrically checked. A guide.
read more...Dormant production facilities (www.industrial-production.de)
Electrical tests before restarting
In recent months, many production facilities have been temporarily shut down due to the coronavirus situation and are now slowly starting up again. Before restarting, however, the production plant should be electrically checked. A guide.
read more...Coronavirus / Covid 19 (www.industrial-production.de)
How distributors maintain the supply chain
The distributor Reichelt Elektronik is making great efforts to manage the balancing act between maintaining operations, employee protection and supply security in times of Corona.
read more...Representative survey (www.industrial-production.de)
Half of German companies use robots
Almost half of German companies are already using robots. This was the result of a representative survey of 1600 European decision-makers conducted by the retailer Reichelt Elektronik. Reducing the workload of employees is an important motive.
read more...Reichelt Elektronik on voice assistants (www.industrial-production.de)
Voice - the user interface of the future?
Voice assistants such as Siri, Alexa and Google are becoming increasingly popular. There is even speculation that voice technology is becoming the user interface of the future. Is that really the case?
read more...Reichelt Electronics (www.computer-automation.de)
Survey - Electronic projects today vs. in the past
The distributor Reichelt Elektronik asked 500 employees from the fields of software design, engineering, development, programming, IT and purchasing: Is it easier or more difficult to carry out electronic projects today than it was five years ago?
read more...Raspberry Pi (www.industrial-production.de)
From the tinkering table to the control cabinet
Sven Pannewitz from Reichelt Elektronik shows to what extent the Raspberry Pi single-board computer is suitable for industrial use and what its future looks like.
read more...Single-board computer / Survey (www.computer-automation.de)
Raspberry Pi is number 1 among German makers
The Raspberry Pi is the most popular minicomputer worldwide and also in Germany. Almost one in two people who realize electronics projects privately or professionally have already used it. This is the result of a representative survey by Reichelt Elektronik.
read more...Mini computer (www.computer-automation.de)
Top 5 components for the Raspberry Pi
12.5 million Raspberry Pi have already been sold. Distributor Reichelt Elektronik presents the five most popular accessories.
read more...Raspberry Pi 3B+ (www.computer-automation.de)
A new Raspberry Pi for 'Pi Day'
The date seems to have been chosen carefully: On March 14 - in the English date format '3.14' - the Raspberry Pi Foundation presented the new 3B+ model.
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