With focus: Distribution
The e-paper of the January issue
Computer&Automation turns 25 this year! Throughout the year, we will be looking back at exciting aspects: What has happened in 25 years? What changes has the industry undergone? Until then, enjoy reading our first issue in 2023.
Topic highlights
- Driving forward the energy transition
ZVEI calls for a new electricity market design (page 8) - Digitalized silo transport
Transparent transport and unloading processes thanks to digitalization (page 28) - Reduced interference currents
New cable design reduces EMC interference (page 34)
SPS 2022 - review
A look back at the automation trade fair:
- Focus on energy optimization
How Jumo is tackling the issue of energy management (page 10) - Cloud to go
Turck shows how users benefit from decentralized automation (page 11) - Responsive design for HMI
How responsive design can be used in industry (page12) - "Suitable for cabling almost everywhere"
The advantages of SPE - from automotive to industry (page 13) - "Simpler connection technology, consistent IP"
Background information on SPE and its growing popularity (page14) - "The trend is clearly moving towards hybrid SPE"
Why the M12 hybrid connector in accordance with IEC 63171-7 could be successful (page 15) - More efficient planning and installation
Murrelektronik presents digital solution for installation (page 16)
IN FOCUS: Distribution
- "You don't get real value for nothing"
Interview with Andreas Falke from FBDi e.V. (page 18) - "Software is increasingly becoming the key to success"
Interview with Frank-Steffen Russ from EBV Elektronik (page 22) - "We don't just want to sell products"
Interview with Ralf Bühler from Conrad Electronic (page 24) - The digital shopping experience
Interview with Eric Halvorson from Digi-Key (page 26)
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