Control technology and intelligent drive technology form the backbone of automation. The following picture gallery shows the latest product innovations in this area.

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The programmable logic controller - PLC for short - has been around for 55 years. How has the controller changed since then and where will it go from here? Stefan Schönegger, responsible for the Controls division at B&R, provides an outlook in...

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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...

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The robotics market has been experiencing enormous growth for years. The mechanical helpers are used in many sectors - industry, logistics, retail and medical technology. They can be used to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy in...

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The fact that the fight against climate change is undisputedly the biggest global challenge is also reflected in the most-read articles of May. New applications with the digital twin and trends in AI in dialog continue to top the list.

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In order to meet the high demand more quickly, B&R is currently introducing a new weekend shift for a limited period of one year. For 20 hours a week, exclusively on Saturdays and Sundays, the company is offering a salary equivalent to a...

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In industrial manufacturing, OPC UA is regarded as the data exchange format of the future. In the world of mobile machinery, such an agreement is still missing. Stefan Messerklinger calls for OPC UA to be introduced in this sector too.

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B&R has added a new function to the Automation Studio development environment: With 'FMU Export'.

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In control cabinets, the waste heat must be dissipated and monitored as effectively as possible. But is an extra measuring box in the enclosure really necessary for this? A pragmatic approach.

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