Robots for the machine tool (3 Images)
The automation of machine tools using robots is one of the trending topics at this year's Automatica, which takes place in Munich from June 3 to 6.
Project 'Brainflight' - brain-controlled flying (3 Images)
Controlling an airplane by thought alone - researchers at TU Munich and TU Berlin have now achieved this with surprising precision in a flight simulator. Electrical potentials were converted into control commands.
Sensor innovations at Sensor+Test 2014 (5 Images)
At the 21st Sensor+Test, around 550 exhibitors will be presenting their new products in the field of sensor technology, among other things. Computer&AUTOMATION presents a selection of these in a picture gallery.
New products at the Automatica 2014 (7 Images)
Around 720 exhibitors will be presenting their new products from the fields of automation and mechatronics at Automatica 2014. Our picture gallery shows a selection of the innovations.
Review of Sensor+Test 2013 (14 Images)
Almost 8,000 trade visitors from Germany and abroad came to Sensor+Test 2013 to find out about the latest technological developments in sensor, measurement and testing technology. Our picture gallery shows some highlights from the field of data acquisition.
Solution for intelligent home automation (5 Images)
One way of avoiding rising electricity prices is to produce electricity yourself via photovoltaic systems and use it yourself. Loxone Electronics and Fronius International are cooperating with this goal in mind.
Excerpts from the SPS market study 2014 (3 Images)
In the January/February 2014 target period, almost 400 mechanical engineers, control system manufacturers and engineering firms were surveyed on trends in PLC systems.
VDMA: Robotics + Automation in figures (6 Images)
At a press conference in Frankfurt on May 19, 2014, the VDMA announced the latest figures on developments in the 'Robotics + Automation' trade association.
Hays Engineering Index in the 1st quarter of 2014 (3 Images)
The personnel service provider Hays has published the latest figures on the demand for engineers for the first quarter of 2014.
Rasberry Pi as an industrial module (3 Images)
From hobbyist to professional use - the new Rasperry Pi is aimed specifically at industry.
For energy suppliers: data glasses instead of a notepad (4 Images)
Scientists at Zwickau University of Applied Sciences are working with Pixolus, a Cologne-based start-up that specializes in data analysis, on a pair of data glasses that can be used to automatically read meter readings from electricity and gas meters.
Measurement technology product innovations in May 2014 (6 Images)
Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized innovations from the field of measurement technology in a picture gallery.
Endress+Hauser: The year 2013 (5 Images)
2013 will go down in history as a record year for Endress+Hauser. In order to better arm itself against economic fluctuations, the company wants to expand its analysis business to the laboratory environment.
Gulp survey: Generalist or specialist? (4 Images)
In IT/engineering self-employment, is specialized knowledge just as important for professional success as broad technical know-how? This is the conclusion of Gulp's hourly rate survey, which, among other things, analyzes the skills required by freelancers and their
Siemens' 2nd quarter 2014 in figures (6 Images)
On May 7, Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser announced the figures for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.
ABB's 1st quarter 2014 (3 Images)
ABB's first quarter of 2014 was characterized by stable sales results.
Results of the ERP user report (15 Images)
The factors that play a role in the introduction of new business software are shown in the user report 'Business software in SMEs' from the Bad Kreuznach-based IT company Microtech.
Innovations from drive technology in spring 2014 (16 Images)
Computer&AUTOMATION has captured what is currently happening in the field of drive technology in a series of pictures.
The Vector Award 2014 (4 Images)
Every two years, Igus presents the Vector Award, which recognizes special energy chain applications. This year's winners:
Impressions of the RoboCup German Open 2014 (11 Images)
The German finalists of the RoboCup World Championship in Brazil have been determined - at the beginning of April, over 950 students, scientists and supervisors met at the 13th 'RoboCup German Open' at the Magdeburg Exhibition Center.