Demand for Skilled Workers in the... (www.industrial-production.de)
VDE Foresees a Recovery in the Job Market for Electrical Engineers
The job market for electrical engineers is recovering. The Association for Electrical, Electronic, and Information Technologies (VDE) sees rising demand but warns of a growing shortage of skilled workers in the electrical industry.
read more...Staff Profile (www.industrial-production.de)
Joachim Bürkle is the new managing director of the AI Quality & Testing Hub
The AI Quality & Testing Hub (AIQ) is getting new leadership: Joachim Bürkle is taking over as managing director of the AI competence center run by VDE and the State of Hesse.
read more...VDE study on electrical engineering (www.industrial-production.de)
More retirements than graduations
According to a VDE analysis, more than 30,000 electrical engineers will retire by 2029 without enough graduates to replace them. This is due to falling student numbers and high drop-out rates.
read more...VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic... (www.industrial-production.de)
Christoph Kutter is the new President of the VDE
Change at the top of one of Europe's largest technology organizations: Prof. Dr. Christoph Kutter replaces the previous VDE President Alf Hendryk Wulf as VDE President. His presidency will focus on young people and the microelectronics of the future.
read more...VDE Association for Electrical, Electronic... (www.computer-automation.de)
Christoph Kutter is the new President of the VDE
Change at the top of one of Europe's largest technology organizations: Prof. Dr. Christoph Kutter replaces the previous VDE President Alf Hendryk Wulf as VDE President. His presidency will focus on young people and the microelectronics of the future.
read more...VDE with new position paper (www.computer-automation.de)
Europe must strengthen microelectronics
Europe is at risk of falling behind in the field of microelectronics, warns the VDE in its new position paper 'Hidden Electronics IV'. While the USA and Asia are investing massively, Europe is still busy catching up.
read more...VDE (www.computer-automation.de)
Growing pressure on the European energy grid
As the proportion of renewable energies increases, the pressure on the European electricity system is growing. For the Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE), this is the right time to bring technical clarity to a heated debate.
read more...AiF, DIN, DKE (www.computer-automation.de)
Joining forces for innovative SMEs
The AiF German Federation of Industrial Research Associations, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) are pooling their strengths and expertise.
read more...Phoenix Contact (www.computer-automation.de)
Key to the energy transition
The All Electric Society shows the way to a climate-neutral world. All the necessary technical foundations are already in place. A status quo report.
read more...Plagiarism (www.computer-automation.de)
Using AI against counterfeit products
Marking products in a forgery-proof and cross-industry manner - with globally applicable standardization: VDE and its partners are now tackling this goal under the project name "SPOQ".
read more...VDI/VDE (www.computer-automation.de)
New Chairman of the GMA
Michael Weyrich took over the chairmanship of the VDI/VDE Society for Measurement and Automation Technology (GMA) from Atilla Bilgic on January 1.
read more...DIN and DKE (www.computer-automation.de)
"Cybersecurity" joint committee founded
DIN and DKE are pooling their expertise in the field of cybersecurity standardization in the "Cybersecurity" joint committee. This is intended to give German stakeholders better access to help shape upcoming EU regulations.
read more...VDE worried about decline at universities (www.computer-automation.de)
"We are heading towards an unchecked shortage of experts"
The coronavirus crisis has not alleviated the shortage of engineers, but is instead igniting the turbo: in view of the latest figures for new students, the VDE warns of a new shortage of experts that is heading "unchecked".
read more...Engineering labor market 2021 (www.computer-automation.de)
Full steam ahead back into the skills shortage?
The agonizingly long-lasting coronavirus pandemic has also caused the job market for engineers to freeze in many places, but it has not come to a complete standstill, as a survey of recruiters shows. Will there be a race to catch up?
read more...VDE on photonics for sensors (www.computer-automation.de)
"Almost exclusively in Asia or the USA"
The VDE sees photonic-electronically integrated microchips as an under-promoted key technology for sensor technology. The necessary industrial semiconductor processes, for example, are almost exclusively mastered in Asia and the USA.
read more...SPS Connect 11/24 - 1:35 - 1:55 pm (www.computer-automation.de)
Interoperability as a prerequisite for new services...
In April 2019, the German Industry 4.0 platform presented its strategic agenda for the coming years with the launch of its 2030 vision. Interoperability is one of the three pillars of this agenda and standardization plays a central role here.
read more...Change at the top (www.industrial-production.de)
Armin Schnettler is the new VDE President
Prof. Dr. Armin Schnettler (57) is the new VDE President. The CEO New Energy Business at Siemens Energy will focus his presidency on safety, security and sustainability.
read more...Personnel (www.industrial-production.de)
Prof. Dr. Armin Schnettler is the new VDE President
Prof. Dr. Armin Schnettler is the new President of the VDE. The CEO Energy Business at Siemens Energy would like to focus on safety, security and sustainability during his term of office.
read more...Personnel (www.computer-automation.de)
Prof. Dr. Armin Schnettler is the new VDE President
As the new President of the VDE, Prof. Dr. Armin Schnettler, CEO Energy Business at Siemens Energy, wants to focus on safety, security and sustainability.
read more...Interview with Ansgar Hinz, VDE (www.computer-automation.de)
Departure into the future
Ansgar Hinz, CEO of VDE, is certain that the coronavirus pandemic has managed to bring German companies out of their "comfort zone and lethargy". Now it's just a matter of not falling back into old patterns, because there is still a lot to do.
read more...Review (www.computer-automation.de)
The top articles in June
There was a lot of news in the past month that we included in our reporting. One thing became clear: despite the crisis, the industry is not standing still, even sees opportunities and is continuing to develop. The most-read articles for you in June.
read more...Launch of 'Invent a Chip 2020' (www.computer-automation.de)
Good ideas wanted
"Who has the best idea for a microchip?" is the task for the 'Invent a Chip' school competition initiated by the VDE and BMBF for the 19th time. Young talents who enjoy technology, science and mathematics are in demand.
read more...'Invent a Chip 2019' school competition (www.computer-automation.de)
Original chip ideas chosen
Chips that transmit data via light, control cat flaps or monitor the dispensing of medication - over 1600 students submitted their innovative chip ideas to the 'Invent a Chip 2019' competition. The VDE and the BMBF have now awarded prizes to the most original ones.
read more...Digital transformation (www.computer-automation.de)
Stronger cooperation between China and Germany
At a meeting of the Sino-German Commission on Standardization (DCKN) in Xiamen, China, representatives of VDE|DKE and China agreed to cooperate more closely - especially in the field of digitalization. A consortium is to pave the way for companies to become digital factories.
read more...Special prize at 'Jugend forscht' (www.computer-automation.de)
High school students develop charging network for electric cars
There is currently no nationwide charging network for electric cars in Germany. Anchar', an idea by Leonard Sondermann, Felix Ulonska and Moritz Kunz from Annette-von-Droste-Hülshoff-Gymnasium in Münster, aims to remedy this situation.
read more...Artificial intelligence (www.computer-automation.de)
How does Germany compare?
Artificial intelligence was the topic at the Hannover Messe 2019. But what is the mood and, above all, what is Germany's competitive position when it comes to AI? The VDE investigated these questions with a member survey.
read more...Hanover Fair 2019 (www.industrial-production.de)
VDE: Is Germany losing its pioneering role?
The VDE warns of a loss of Germany's pioneering role. VDE Managing Director Hinz calls the self-assessment of companies and universities in Germany with regard to AI and Industry 4.0 "a fundamental misjudgement".
read more...Kick-off for 'Invent a Chip 2019' (www.computer-automation.de)
Innovative microchip ideas wanted
Under the motto "DigiTALENTE", the VDE and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research are launching the annual nationwide student competition 'Invent a Chip'. As of now, young people can once again submit their chip ideas.
read more...VDE|DKE (www.computer-automation.de)
Florian Spiteller strengthens management team
Since January 2019, Florian Spiteller has been Head of External Relations & Support and thus a member of the Executive Board of the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies in DIN and VDE (VDE|DKE), a standardization organization supported by the VDE.
read more...Interview with Dr. Gunther Kegel (www.computer-automation.de)
The sensor technology of the last 20 years
A lot has happened in the world of automation in the last 20 years. Dr. Gunther Kegel, CEO of Pepperl+Fuchs, President of the VDE and ZVEI Vice President, explains which changes are significant for sensor technology and which specific developments have taken place here.
read more...'Invent a Chip 2018' school competition (www.computer-automation.de)
Chip ideas for digitization in everyday life
Over 2,000 schoolchildren across Germany submitted their microchip ideas to the 'Invent a Chip 2018' competition. The four most original of these have now been chosen by the VDE and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
read more...Platform 'Future of mobility' (www.computer-automation.de)
Roland Bent takes over management
Roland Bent has taken over the chairmanship of Working Group 6 "Standardization, Standardization, Certification and Approval" in the new National Platform "Future of Mobility". It focuses on topics such as connected and automated driving.
read more...Standardization and testing (www.industrial-production.de)
Close cooperation between VDE and State Grid China
State Grid China and the technology association VDE will further intensify their cooperation. The two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding in Beijing to this end.
read more...Warning from the VDE (www.computer-automation.de)
Security risk with old fax machines
Due to its connection to the company network, the fax machine has become a security risk in companies: According to the VDE, telephone lines serve as a gateway for hackers. Unlike data lines, they are not protected by special security mechanisms.
read more...VDE / State Grid China (www.computer-automation.de)
Cooperation on digital technologies of the future
The VDE and the state grid operator State Grid China want to cooperate more closely: In science, education, testing and application, they want to promote common goals and expand cooperation in technologies such as smart energy, cybersecurity and smart mobility.
read more...Artificial intelligence (www.computer-automation.de)
Ethics in technology
Eight international standardization organizations have founded the 'Open Community for Ethics in Autonomous and Intelligent Systems' (OCEANIS). The aim is to transparently anchor ethical aspects in the standardization of autonomous and intelligent systems.
read more...'Invent a Chip 2018' school competition (www.computer-automation.de)
Ideas wanted for the jobs of the day after tomorrow
How will digitalization, robotics and artificial intelligence change people's everyday lives? How and what will the next generation work on? The new round of the 'Invent a Chip' school competition organized by the BMBF and the VDE is looking into these questions.
read more...Job market for embedded specialists (www.computer-automation.de)
A dream for some, a nightmare for others
The embedded world is just around the corner and promises new records. Thomas Hegger is head of the VDE's Career, Society and Technology Committee. We asked him how the job market for embedded specialists is currently looking.
read more...Microsystems competition 'Cosima' (www.computer-automation.de)
Intelligent bicycle pedal among the winners
As part of the 'Cosima' student competition, the VDE and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research awarded two first places this year - for example to the team developing an intelligent bicycle pedal that can be used to upgrade any bike to make it smart.
read more...'Invent a Chip 2017' school competition (www.computer-automation.de)
Chip ideas for the mobility of the future selected
Over 2,000 students submitted their microchip ideas to the 'Invent a Chip 2017' competition on the topic of 'New Mobility'. The VDE and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) have now honored the four most original ideas in Munich.
read more...Youth research 2017 (www.computer-automation.de)
Young researchers selected
The winners of the 2017 national final of Jugend forscht have been announced: at the end of May, Federal Education Minister Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka presented awards to the best young researchers. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the national winners in computer science and technology, including special prize winners.
read more...Digital change (www.computer-automation.de)
VDE calls for massive education offensive
Engineers will continue to be in demand in the future - keyword: shortage of skilled workers. However, in the age of digitalization, they need different skills for their profession than in the past. What can be done? School and university education needs to be adapted to future requirements.
read more...Infographic (www.computer-automation.de)
China could lose the most jobs
How many jobs are threatened by automation? The data portal Statista has processed figures from McKinsey in an infographic.
read more...Building automation (www.computer-automation.de)
Smart Living initiative founded
Representatives of companies and associations - including VDE, ZVEH, ZVEI, Bitkom, GDW and ZVSHK - have signed a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of a Smart Living business initiative.
read more...Kick-off for 'Invent a Chip 2017' (www.computer-automation.de)
Microchip ideas from young researchers wanted
What will the safe and environmentally friendly mobility of the future look like? Under the motto "New Mobility", the nationwide student competition 'Invent a Chip' has now been launched for the 16th time by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the technology association VDE.
read more...'Invent a Chip' competition (www.computer-automation.de)
Smart microchip ideas receive awards
The 'Invent a Chip' competition for young scientists organized by the VDE and the BMBF took place for the 15th time. Five microchip ideas under the motto 'Internet of Things' convinced the jury the most. The first prize of 3000 euros was awarded twice this year.
read more...VDE (www.computer-automation.de)
New president elected
Dr. Gunther Kegel, CEO of Pepperl+Fuchs, will become the new VDE President on January 1, 2017. He will succeed Dr. Bruno Jacobfeuerborn in the rotation. There will also be other changes at the top of the VDE.
read more...IEC World Congress (www.computer-automation.de)
Frankfurt under the sign of standardization
The 80th IEC General Assembly will take place in Frankfurt am Main from October 10 to 14. Over 3,500 of these experts from 71 countries are expected to attend.
read more...4th Markt&Technik Summit (www.computer-automation.de)
Focus on Industry 4.0, security & cloud
A multifaceted update on Industry 4.0 & Industrial Internet, security and the cloud awaits participants at the Markt&Technik conference on the topic of "Digitalization". Registration is still possible at discounted early bird rates until September 19.
read more...VDE and the mobile communications industry (www.computer-automation.de)
Alliance for 5G
The VDE is certain that the 5G communication standard will change the world. In order to drive standardization forward, it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the international mobile communications consortium NGMN Alliance.
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