ODVA, OPC Foundation, PI and VDMA
Precise energy consumption data is needed to achieve climate-neutral production. A consortium has now published a specification for interoperable and efficient energy management in industrial automation and process automation.
read more...BDI at the Hannover Messe 2025
At the start of Hannover Messe 2025, leading industry associations BDI, VDMA and ZVEI described the economic situation in Germany as worrying. According to BDI President Peter Leibinger, the mood in many companies is worse than ever before.
read more...Interview with Gunther Koschnick, ZVEI
Electrification brings challenges and opportunities in various sectors. In an interview, Gunther Koschnick from the ZVEI Automation Association emphasizes that standardization, digitalization and regulatory framework conditions are decisive factors for the successful implementation of the "All Electric Society".
read more...Rittal aims to make power distribution in control cabinets safer, faster, and easier with the launch of ‚RiLineX‘, an open platform system for 60mm busbar systems. Raphael Görner, Head of the Business Unit Energy & Power Solutions at Rittal, shares more insights.
read more...RS Components will showcase at the SPS trade fair what defines a digital automation hub with a product range of over 800,000 items that can meet all maintenance needs from a single source.
read more...Dr. Helena Garriga has been a member of the Körber Group Executive Board since September 1, 2024. She is responsible for the Business Area Supply Chain.
read more...The '93T' uninterruptible power supply (UPS) from Eaton has a rated output of 15 to 80 kVA and provides a stable power supply for critical applications such as server rooms and small data centers.
read more...Bicker Elektronik presents the 'DC300WS', a contact-cooled 300 W DC/DC converter with up to 98 % efficiency.
read more...Sustainable production using renewable energies begins with the establishment of an industrial DC grid. A multifunctional DC switching device is responsible for switching, protecting, monitoring and precharging DC sectors.
read more...Fortec Power offers the AC/DC power supply units of the 'NGB1200' series from Advanced Energy. They have ITE and medical safety approvals.
read more...Frends Energy Insight 2024" study
The current study "Frends Energy Insight 2024" sheds light on the status of digital transformation and automation in the German energy sector. The results show considerable deficits.
read more...The electronic 4-channel circuit breakers (ECBs) 'Pisa-M' from Puls are aids for protection and power distribution in applications with power requirements from 90 W to 480 W.
read more...VDMA on the "Clean Industrial Deal"
The industry's call for a stronger focus on competitiveness has finally been heard, according to the VDMA. The association sees the "Clean Industrial Deal" as a competitive successor to the "EU Green Deal".
read more...Martin Drasch is to become the new CEO of Schuler. The current CEO of Reutlingen-based mechanical engineering company Manz will take up his new position on October 1, 2024.
read more...In view of the changing electricity mix in Germany, the Federal Network Agency is planning to revise the discounts that industrial companies receive for their electricity consumption. The regulatory authority presented a key issues paper on the reform of grid fees for industry in Bonn.
read more...Many faults in industrial networks and systems are caused by electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). However, it is often not known exactly what these are - such as interference currents due to asymmetrical supply lines.
read more...Cosel launches the 'HFA3500TF', a flat, three-phase, three-wire, closed 3500 W AC/DC power supply optimized for industrial equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing, laser processing machines and robotics.
read more...Siemens has inaugurated a data center competence center at the Global Infocity Park in Chennai, India. Covering an area of 6,000 m2, the new facility serves as a regional innovation center that brings together a team of more than 200 employees in one place.
read more...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...The ATX power supply units of the 'Delta GPS' series from Bicker are suitable for high-performance computer systems and graphics-intensive applications.
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