Interactive E-Paper
Computer&Automation International 01-2026
Global industry is embarking on a new investment cycle in which automation plays a central role. SPS - Smart Production Solutions reflects this development. We are actively accompanying this change. In this English-language edition, we look back at the highlights of SPS and look at how the trade fair's international strategy supports technology transfer and market development worldwide.
Market & Management
- Industry News (p. 6)
- Growing Globally, Acting Locally
Interview with Martin Roschkowski and Sylke Schulz-Metzner, Mesago Messe Frankfurt (p. 10)
Technology
- Profinet V2.5 enables secure IT/OT-converged networks
The new Profinet V2.5 integrates real-time and TCP/IP communication (p. 13) - How PLCopen opens up Robotics
Interview with Roeland Hagesteijn, PLCopen (p. 16) - SPE and Ethernet-APL technically aligned
SPE specification (10BASE-T1L, PoDL) enables higher-powered devices (p. 17) - AI in Mechanical Engineering: The Potential of Open Data Spaces
Interview with Dr. Reinhard Heister, VDMA Electrical Automation (p. 18) - Structured Implementation of CRA Requirements
Interview with Lars Jaeger, Moxa (p. 20) - Products (p. 22)
- Open Platform replaces Classic PLCs
Interview with Richard Tontsch, Yaskawa Europe (p. 25) - TITLE: Virtualized Control Technology in Practice
Implementation of virtual control systems (p. 26) - Products (p. 30)
- AI Reshapes Workflows on the Shop Floor
Interview with Rudolf Schambeck, Zebra Technologies (p. 39) - AI Makes Engineers More Creative
Interview with Jeroen Buring, Dassault Systèmes (p. 40) - Products (p. 41)
- AI-generated Control Cabinet Construction Live
How AI changes engineering and manufacturing processes (p. 42) - Digital models enable smart machines
Interview with Philipp Wallner, Mathworks (p. 43) - Products (p. 44)
- Worry-free level measurement
Interview with Henry Willi, Endress+Hauser (p. 46) - Tiny Powerhouses
Interview with Jörg Paulus, Posital (p. 47) - Next-Gen Wireless Motion for Industry 4.0
Interview with David Bedford Guaus, Inovance (p. 48) - Products (p. 50)
- Integrated Person Detection
AI-based sensor solution for collision warning (p. 57) - Wiring made Easy
Interview with Tim Kramer, Rittal (p. 58) - "Better Power" for Industry
Interview with Bernhard Ertl, Puls Group (p. 59) - Sustainability Becomes a Competitive Factor
Interview with Markus Sandhöfner and Martin Ehlich, Lenze (p. 60) - Top Tips for Troubleshooting Electronic Systems
Proven 6-step method originally developed for the U.S. Navy (p. 62) - How Conrad Supports Industry 4.0
Interview with Michael Schlagenhaufer, Conrad Electronic (p. 64) - Products (p. 66)
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