Machine learning makes it necessary
Industrial IoT and edge computing play a key role in the digitalization of production. But why is machine learning so important in this context?
read more...Engineering
read more...Mechanical and plant engineering
Billions in damage caused by counterfeiting
The amount of damage caused to the German economy by counterfeiting continues to rise. This was reported by the VDMA in a study. China is still the country with the most counterfeits.
read more...The e-paper of issue 5 is available
Our latest issue 5 is now available as an e-paper. Read now what's happening in the automation industry in May.
read more...No forecast for 2020
Siemens is suspending its forecast for 2020. The reason is the current situation. Nevertheless, the company "delivered a robust quarter despite complicated environmental conditions".
read more..."Three questions for..." - the May edition
Corona: Change as an opportunity
People react differently to the coronavirus and its consequences. What is it like in everyday working life? In the new part of our "Three questions for..." series, we look at this topic and asked automation experts for their opinions.
read more...Light + Building not until 2022 after all
In February, this year's Light + Building was postponed until the end of September, but now it has been canceled altogether for this year.
read more...Machine learning in the edge device
With 'Ready to Go' cloud box solutions, companies are able to evaluate their data directly in production, i.e. in the edge device, using machine learning algorithms, among other things.
read more...'Automation-first' versus 'cloud-first'
Automation is an important intermediate step on the way to a cloud-first strategy. A plea for a culture of automation.
read more...More benefits for participants
Virtual Forum Artificial Intelligence - register now
The Artificial Intelligence Forum will take place as a virtual event on May 14. Your advantage: top-class speakers will come directly to your desk - via PC or app.
read more...Merging the virtual and real worlds
At the beginning of March, Siemens held an online press conference to provide an outlook on the innovations for this year's Hannover Messe - at that time it was not yet clear that the trade fair would be canceled this year.
read more...Implementation is still stuttering
When it comes to implementing the digital transformation, companies are now focusing on their core business - the days of wild experimentation are over. But where exactly is it still stuck?
read more...The new e-paper is now available
Our latest issue 4 is now available as an e-paper. Read now what's happening in the automation industry in April.
read more...New CTO for MSC Software
MSC Software Corporation (MSC), a provider of CAE simulation software and services and part of Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence Division, has a new Chief Technology Officer, Bruce Engelmann.
read more...Virtual trade fair for the industry
Computer&AUTOMATION world & conference 2020 starts
Computer&AUTOMATION world & conference is a virtual industrial trade fair with an accompanying conference program. Here you will find new products and current trends in automation technology.
read more...The new e-paper is here
The term Industry 4.0 has characterized the development of automation technology since the Hannover Messe 2011. The ultimate goal is the smart factory. Today, we are a good step further, because the Industry 4.0 concept is now being implemented.
read more...Cloud services support numerous protocols
Mirasoft provides a cloud service for the automation industry with AnyViz. Controllers, devices and sensors are connected via one of the protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, Siemens TCP, M-Bus, BACnet, Codesys or MQTT.
read more...AI and ERP in production
When introducing AI in conjunction with an ERP system, the focus is on three questions: What is artificial intelligence? What are the specific advantages? How can AI technologies be economically introduced and further developed in companies?
read more...Out of step?
Identify bottlenecks in complex interlinked assembly systems and quickly optimize production efficiency thanks to data transparency! - The application of an assembly system for rear axle transmissions shows that this does not have to remain a wish.
read more...Targeted preselection of the right system
With the intelligent calculation and design tool Gripping, Schunk simplifies and accelerates the engineering of handling systems.
read more...Automatic generation of circuit symbols
Amperesoft was involved in the development of version 11.0 of the product data standard eCl@ss and shows how this version harmonizes with the company's tool system.
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