Germany is becoming less attractive as a business location
Is Germany becoming the "sick man of Europe" again - or is it already? The DIHK President sees many weaknesses in Germany as a business location.
read more...Engineering
read more...From surprise egg to AI transformer
Artificial intelligence will have a major impact on the year 2024: Singular applications and creative gimmicks will be replaced by automated processes that offer added business value and kick off the journey to the autonomous enterprise.
read more...The top articles of the year
Anniversaries and partnerships, trends in new cloud solutions and digital transformation, networking developments for process and factory automation as well as new and award-winning products - we take a look back at them in the most-read reports of 2023.
read more...A look at the supply chain
Zebra has taken a closer look at the supply chain for the coming year: According to this, sensors and fixed infrastructures will play a decisive role in data collection and thus in the supply chain, and investments in automation solutions are also expected.
read more...The e-paper special: looking for products of the year 2024
They've earned it: all 96 nominated products from 12 categories in their own e-paper. Browse through the individual areas and make your personal selection. You can also find out more about the companies and their solutions in the accompanying video news.
read more...Change through cohesion
In this interview, our colleague Tiffany Dinges tells us about her experiences as a victim of racism. Her story takes an unsparing look at the challenges people face every day. Reason enough for us to push the AAR campaign.
read more...ERP trend forecast for 2024
Unit4 forecasts the most important ERP trends for the year 2024. Claus Jepsen, Chief Product and Technology Officer, names nine points that he considers relevant.
read more...How the TU Nuremberg should focus on AI
The Technical University of Nuremberg has only just accepted its first students - now it is set to become the first specialist university for artificial intelligence. The Free State of Bavaria has big plans.
read more...Questions and answers on the EU "AI Act"
Artificial intelligence to be more closely regulated
For some, artificial intelligence is the promise of the future, for others it is a major threat. The EU has now agreed on rules in a marathon meeting. In Brussels, this is being celebrated as "historic" - but what does it mean?
read more...EU regulation for AI divides
How risky is the use of artificial intelligence? The EU has now presented rules to make the dangers of computer technology manageable. For some, this goes too far, others complain about excessive restrictions.
read more...Joining forces for innovative SMEs
The AiF German Federation of Industrial Research Associations, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) are pooling their strengths and expertise.
read more...25 years of the International Space Station
Nasa celebrates 25 years of ISS operation with a telephone ceremony
Exactly 25 years ago, the "Unity" and "Zarya" modules became the foundation for the International Space Station (ISS): Nasa celebrated this with a telephone ceremony. However, the future of the ISS remains uncertain.
read more...These are the AI trends for 2024
Artificial intelligence is changing the entire IT world forever and is having a huge impact on how data is understood, analyzed and used. AI is also taking data management to a new level. Five AI trends have been identified for the year 2024.
read more...Joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
Visual Components, developer of 3D manufacturing simulation technologies, and Mitsubishi Electric, manufacturer of electrical and electronic products, have announced the formation of the joint venture 'ME Industrial Simulation Software Corporation'.
read more...One year of ChatGPT
Almost a year ago, on November 30, 2022, OpenAI presented the chatbot ChatGPT to the public - a sensation for business and society. IT service provider Adesso has investigated how the application has been received in business.
read more...THE OFFICIAL DAILY - The three-pack 2023
All issues of THE OFFICIAL DAILY, the official trade fair newspaper for SPS, at a glance. The issues of all three publication days, packed with news and trends from the automation industry, are available as an e-paper with additional interactive features.
read more...Strong finish to the 2023 financial year
According to Siemens, revenue and order intake increased by 10% and 6% respectively on a comparable basis in the fourth quarter of 2023. In the Industrial Business, Siemens recorded its highest earnings and profitability figures ever.
read more...Semiconductor demand expected to double by 2030
In a new study, the VDMA Electrical Automation Association examines the industry's demand for semiconductors. The results are startling, but also offer opportunities. An economic recovery is expected in the second half of 2024.
read more...E-Paper: THE OFFICIAL DAILY Day 1 Interactive
Welcome back to Nuremberg! Today the industry meeting place for automation technology, the SPS, opens its doors - and we'll be there live again! We will keep you informed on a daily basis with the only official trade fair newspaper: THE OFFICIAL DAILY!
read more...Tickets, prices and key data on the trade fair
From November 14-16, 2023, the trade fair for smart and digital automation, SPS - Smart Production Solutions, will finally open its doors again. Over 1,200 exhibitors will present their latest products and solutions in 16 halls. Information on ticketing.
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