Right to repair
On March 17, the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) called for a "right to repair". This does not go far enough for the Pirate Party.
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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.
read more...From fantasy to reality
The XR industry - VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality) and MR (Mixed Reality) - will usher in a new Moore's Law, Philip Song from Huawei is certain of this. He explained what he means by this at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
read more...Siemens stops new business with Russia
More and more German companies are withdrawing from Russia due to the war in Ukraine. Siemens is now discontinuing new business in the country. The impact on sales is likely to be limited.
read more...The Marketplace is live
Eplan introduces a new service: The Eplan Marketplace is an international platform that connects CAE software users and service providers.
read more...Who owns which data?
From voice assistants to industrial machines, a lot of data is generated these days. But who can use this data for what? The EU Commission sees huge potential. The main beneficiaries should be consumers, but also companies.
read more...Sanctions in the Russia/Ukraine conflict
IHK sets up task force for affected companies
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce in Munich has set up a task force for companies that are directly affected by the war in Ukraine.
read more...The top articles in February 2022
The most-read articles in February show: There is a need to talk about the cloud. You can also read about what needs to be considered when implementing 5G and find out how data communication via light is made possible in the top 10.
read more...Interview with Johanna Pingel, Mathworks
How to use AI correctly
Artificial intelligence promises more efficient processes. But what needs to be considered when working with machine learning & co. Where do I start and, above all, how? Johanna Pingel from Mathworks provides answers.
read more...Dispute over patent protection
EU launches new WTO case against China
China is intimidating European companies with litigation bans. The EU no longer wants to stand idly by and watch.
read more...SAP and IBM expand cooperation
SAP CEO Christian Klein recently announced his intention to turn Europe's largest software group into one of the largest cloud companies in the world in the long term. However, he is also dependent on the support of the large IT groups in the USA.
read more...Foundation of open app stores
Open app stores require virtualization technologies such as Docker containers to achieve the desired data consistency. But there is more behind these technologies. What potential could these technologies actually open up for automation?
read more...EU Commission strives for pioneering role
In the race for uniform standards for the industry, the EU Commission believes that Europe must put up a stronger fight against competitors such as China.
read more...Start to the year with a high order backlog
The mechanical and plant engineering sector was able to fill its order books well last year and is now starting 2022 with a high order backlog.
read more...Interview with Thomas Reichmann, Schukat
More security in the supply chain
Efficient production also depends on vendor parts arriving at the production facility on time. Thomas Reichmann from Schukat explains why distributors are more than just fulfillment and can provide security, especially in times of material bottlenecks.
read more...Interview with Andreas Falke, FBDi
Technology beats volume
Distributors and SMEs belong together, FBDi Managing Director Andreas Falke is certain. In this interview, the head of the association talks about why distributors ensure greater visibility for SMEs and what advantages Europe has in terms of sustainability.
read more...Shortage of materials in the industry eases
The shortage of materials in German industry has eased somewhat, reports the Ifo Institute in Munich. However, it is not clear whether this is a trend reversal.
read more...Focus on the employee
Digitalization in production has been a hotly debated topic for years. And yet, despite the fourth industrial revolution, digitalization is still non-existent in many places.
read more...Society 5.0 - Defying demographics with technology
The biggest challenges are digitalization, decarbonization and demographics. While the former enjoys a great deal of media attention, demographic change is overshadowed, even though it is the key to a prosperous economic future.
read more...Electrical industry expects growth
The electrical industry has recovered rapidly from the coronavirus crisis and is aiming for strong growth. There is hope for improvement in the semiconductor shortage. However, Germany needs to make faster progress on climate protection and electrification.
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