Focus on measurement technology & quality assurance
The e-paper of issue 2/2022
In our issue 2, you can find out, among other things, how ERP can be successfully introduced, whether the concept of a 'dark factory', i.e. a factory without people, is realistic and also desirable and what advantages low-cost automation with robotics brings for SMEs.
Topic highlights
- Title: More advantages in a package
Hardware-software combinations for greater planning security and investment protection (page 22) - Higher power density and IoT capability
The new servo controller generation from Baumüller (page 8) - Decentralized despite high performance
Nord Drivesystems expands its range of frequency converters (page 10) - For more flexibility
Beckhoff relies on modular automation systems (page 12) - Focus on digital transformation and IIoT
Encoder manufacturer Posital and the start-ups Ubito and Credemus
(page 13) - ERP solutions for SMEs
Semi-silky solutions are a 'no go' (page 16) - What about the SAP Industry Cloud?
To what extent users can align their digitalization strategy with it (page 20) - Robotics&Automation (page 41)
IN FOCUS: Measurement technology & quality assurance
- Precise control of infrared heaters
Predictive maintenance made easy (page 26) - A perfect fit through customizing
From standard to OEM service provider (page 28) - Safety for AGVs and robots
Function library reduces certification and testing costs (page 30) - The Internet of Things - but green!
'Zepowel' - a Fraunhofer lighthouse project (page 36)
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