Review
The top articles in September
September was characterized by many trade fair cancellations. However, the fact that the industry is not standing still is demonstrated by exciting alliances of associations, initiatives and companies that are united by a common goal: the further development of digitalization. The trend review for you.
A European data ecosystem
In June, the French and German economy ministers presented the GAIA-X data initiative. What is behind the GAIA-X concept? What are the plans and tasks of the associated foundation? - The European data initiative from the perspective of an automation specialist.
International TSN Conference 2020
Ethernet gets a real-time extension with TSN - and even a new transmission medium with 5G! The impact on all industries will be the focus of the TSN/A Conference on October 7 and 8, 2020, which will be held as a virtual event this year.
Out of the fog
Machine operators increasingly expect digital services from manufacturers - more software, more connectivity, more intelligence in the machines to make their operation more efficient. Cloud and edge computing can be used to add precisely these digital services to systems.
Biomorphic zinc-air battery for robots
Just as fat pads store energy in living beings, a new rechargeable zinc-air battery integrated into the outer skin of a robot provides up to 72 times more energy than lithium-ion batteries. This was demonstrated by a team from the University of Michigan.
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electronica 2020 canceled
Due to the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic, electronica will not take place as an in-person trade fair this year and will instead switch to a purely digital format.
Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact announce partnership
Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact have agreed a partnership to utilize Phoenix Contact's 'PLCnext Technology' in the development of next generation machine control platforms.
The PLC in the data center
What are the advantages of using an integrated, centralized control architecture on an edge server instead of a large number of individual controllers with their own electronics? Only used in isolated cases today, such an architecture could become increasingly important.
Taking responsibility - Sylke Schulz-Metzner in conversation
The development of the corona pandemic means that the SPS in Nuremberg cannot take place. We spoke to Sylke Schulz-Metzner, Vice President Mesago Messe Frankfurt, about the concerns that ultimately led to the physical event being canceled.
The new user organization for Industry 4.0
The VDMA and ZVEI founded the Industrial Digital Twin Association on September 23, 2020. What is this new user group all about? Dr. Christian Mosch (VDMA) and Meik Billmann (ZVEI) take a stand.
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