The Application Days start on September 22. Bundled into themed days, you can take part in free web seminars, roundtables and keynotes on topics such as safety & security, IoT platforms and robotics.
read more...The Emo trade fair is an important meeting for the mechanical engineering sector, which is a core industry in Germany. It will be a while before the next edition in Hanover - but the organizers want to use the coronavirus experience and climate debate to introduce some innovations now.
read more...Flying faster than light, disassembling and reassembling the body or shooting with a phaser. What remains utopia 55 years after the first 'Star Trek' episode and what is already reality?
read more...The sharp increase in orders comes as a surprise. The main reason is higher demand from abroad. And without large orders, things would look different. Experts are also skeptical for another reason.
read more...Msg Plaut is now presenting an IT marketplace called Smart Factory Platform. Companies will be able to use it to purchase agile individual solutions and thus keep their production processes up to date.
read more...The question of what role artificial intelligence already plays in predictive maintenance was of great interest in the most-read articles in August. And last but not least, the question: What are Google and Tesla planning in terms of robots?
read more...The aim of the research tax allowance is to promote innovation where it is created. The VDMA praises the "open-topic and unbureaucratic research allowance" and warns against premature criticism.
read more...With the manufacturer-independent IEC 61131-3 suite CODESYS, the CODESYS Group covers the entire software side of automation.
read more...Tech companies like Microsoft are leading the way: Open source software and the release of important algorithms and frameworks are intended to accelerate the pace of innovation and systematically expand their own ecosystems. An open source strategy is predestined for Industry 4.0.
read more...Most people know little about Linux, even though they come into contact with the universal operating system several times a day: from sat navs in cars to smartphones. The free system has only failed to conquer conventional PCs.
read more...Supply bottlenecks slow down upswing
The industry is complaining about a lack of materials, which is slowing down production. Container capacities for transporting goods are hard to come by. How are Germany's exporters getting through the second year of coronavirus?
read more...The German electrical and electronics industry significantly increased its exports in the first half of 2021 and exceeded pre-crisis levels.
read more...Warehouses cost money. For this reason, manufacturers have started to shift warehousing to the transportation chain. However, this only works as long as the required parts are available and deliveries arrive on time. This is exactly what is increasingly lacking at the moment.
read more...The shortage of materials is hampering production in the German mechanical engineering sector. Despite these circumstances, the VDMA does not believe that its sales forecast is at risk.
read more...The economy in the eurozone is picking up speed: The four largest economies grew more or less strongly in the spring. Nevertheless, the mood in industrial companies is gloomy.
read more...Sentiment in China's industry falls to lowest level since May 2020
read more...The provider of database solutions Crate.io and Zühlke are cooperating. Together, the two companies want to drive forward the digitalization of production.
read more...German automation companies have used their vision to achieve technological leadership and have had a far-sighted influence on a wide range of industries. This development is also reflected in the top 5 videos from the first half of the year.
read more...Protection and hygiene concept
Due to the current situation, the SPS 2021 will also be planned taking into account the current hygiene guidelines and requirements of the Bavarian authorities in connection with the coronavirus pandemic.
read more...The winners of the sponsorship competition
What can Gaia-X do in practice? The BMWi is funding the development of application examples that illustrate the technological and economic benefits of GAIA-X with 122 million euros. We show the six data ecosystems for industry that won prizes in the funding competition.
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