Wika (www.computer-automation.de)
Process Solutions division under new management
Axel Schwerdtfeger has been responsible for the Wika Group's Process Solutions division as Executive Vice President since October 1, 2025. As a member of the Executive Board, he is also involved in the development and implementation of the global corporate strategy.
read more...Wika Alexander Wiegand (www.computer-automation.de)
Measurement technology manufacturer strengthens presence in Sweden
The Wika Group has taken over AB Svenska Industri Instrument SINI as a wholly-owned subsidiary as of August 1. This strengthens the global measurement technology manufacturer's presence in Sweden.
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Sascha Niederhagen becomes part of the management team
On July 1, 2025, Sascha Niederhagen took over the position of Executive Vice President EMEAI in the Wika Group.
read more...Wika at the Hannover Messe (www.computer-automation.de)
Temperature transmitter with true drift detection
Just one year after its market launch, the digital temperature transmitter 'Type T38' from Wika already has all the important international approvals and is therefore available worldwide.
read more...Wika (www.computer-automation.de)
Wireless gas density sensor
Wika supports the digitalization of gas-insulated switchgear with the 'Type GD-20-W' gas density sensor.
read more...Reverse digitization (www.industrial-production.de)
Making systems smart, but preserving investments
There is no way around digitalization. However, as many investments as possible should be retained when transforming existing systems. This is the aim of the concept of "reverse digitalization".
read more...Protection against overload (www.industrial-production.de)
Certified safety controller for cranes
For cranes that are not at risk of tipping and for lifting systems, Wika offers ELMS1, a fully certified safety controller for overload protection. It combines safety electronics, software and safety force transducers.
read more...Pressure switch (www.industrial-production.de)
With IO-Link and display
The programmable pressure switch PSD-4-ECO from Wika enables pressure monitoring in machines. With IO-Link version 1.1, the device with two-color display can be used flexibly.
read more...Brochure for the steel industry (www.industrial-production.de)
Measurement technology at a glance
Wika has published a new brochure for the iron and steel industry with measurement technology for efficient process control. It provides a compact overview of industry-specific products and solutions for measuring pressure, temperature, force, level and flow.
read more...SAP & Partner (www.computer-automation.de)
A new Industry 4.0 alliance
Creating an open ecosystem to achieve interoperability in the industrial environment - this is the aim of six companies that are now joining forces with SAP.
read more...Mobile automation (www.computer-automation.de)
Wika takes over Hirschmann MCS
The Wika Group acquired Hirschmann Mobile Machine Control Solutions (MCS) from the US company Belden on January 1, 2018.
read more...Plagiarius 2017 (www.computer-automation.de)
Product counterfeiters pilloried
On February 10, the Plagiarius campaign awarded its 41st prize of the same name to product counterfeiters and imitators. In addition to consumer goods, industrial components are also frequently among the counterfeited products. This year was no exception.
read more...Plagiarius 2016 (www.computer-automation.de)
Brazen counterfeiters uncovered
For the 40th time, the 'Aktion Plagiarius' association is pillorying counterfeiters and imitators. At the Ambiente trade fair, it presented awards to the new "prize winners". This year's winners included: ball bearings, kitchen tools and wind vests.
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