How the 'VIS.Track' image processing system works (5 Images)
The 'VIS.Track' tracking system, which was introduced last season, will also be back at the start of the Bundesliga. It records and analyzes every movement of the players. Stemmer Imaging is involved in the complex system.
The Mars exploration vehicle 'Curiosity' (6 Images)
NASA is relying on PLM software from Siemens for the development of the new Mars rover.
Results of the manufacturer survey conducted by Deutsche Windguard (10 Images)
The German wind industry is on an upward trend. This is shown by the results of the latest manufacturer survey conducted by Deutsche Windguard for the first half of 2012 on behalf of the BWE and VDMA Power Systems.
Counterfeit ebm-Papst labels appear in Beijing (6 Images)
In China, ebm-Papst has achieved an interim victory against infringers of industrial property rights. Officials from the Administrative Administration for Industry and Commerce (AIC) raided the premises of fan dealer Beijing Longwei Shengda Technology.
Chairwoman of the SPS/IPC/Drives Congress Committee (4 Images)
A committee of experts will decide on the congress contributions and tutorials at the SPS/IPC/Drives trade fair congress.
Fast forward: Top 10 innovations of 2012 (10 Images)
The online voting for the 'Innovation of the Year 2012' has begun. The innovations were submitted by the medium-sized companies that were awarded the 'Top100' seal of quality in June.
Record sales in image processing (7 Images)
German image processors increase sales by 20% in 2011.
The Wachendorff Group in pictures (7 Images)
Pictures from the Wachendorff press conference at the end of June 2012
Impressions of the RoboCup 2012 in Mexico City (14 Images)
The German national team has already failed in the European Championship semi-finals. The robots of the German teams did better at the 16th RoboCup 2012 in Mexico City.
Impressions of the Snøhvit gas liquefaction plant, around 500 km north of the Arctic Circle (9 Images)
Pictures of the Snøhvit gas liquefaction plant on the island of Melkoya off Hammerfest, beyond the Arctic Circle
Festo's manufacturing and product strategy (11 Images)
In addition to the core business of pneumatics, the Esslingen-based company wants to focus on electric drive technology. This requires the conversion and expansion of Festo's production plants, including at the St. Ingbert-Rohrbach site.
Ann Arbor and Phoenix Contact's plans for the USA (13 Images)
Phoenix Contact has now opened a new technology and customer center in Ann Arbor. For Phoenix Contact, this is a commitment to the American market and its own future strategy.
15 think tanks from the electrical industry (15 Images)
In Friedrichshafen, TV presenter and mentor Ranga Yogeshwar awarded the 'Top100' seal of approval to the most innovative employers in the German SME sector, including 15 think tanks from the electrical industry.
Environmentally friendly production - just lip service? (3 Images)
The manufacturing industry is becoming increasingly aware of energy-saving production. At least strategically. This was the result of a study by the Felten Group, in which over 250 manufacturing companies were surveyed.
Robot folds napkins (4 Images)
After a ten-month test phase under real conditions, the RobotFoldingBox, the world's first high-tech napkin folding machine, goes into series production. At the heart of the system are two small robots from Denso.
How do automation specialists deal with complexity? (13 Images)
German automation engineers perceive ever greater complexity within their professional practice. This is shown by the results of a representative survey conducted by the VDI Association of German Engineers.
Intersolar 2012 - The trade fair in pictures (44 Images)
Intersolar in Munich is the leading trade fair for solar energy and solar thermal energy. We were out and about with the camera at Intersolar 2012.
Siemens manufactures the world's largest rotor blade (6 Images)
Siemens has manufactured the first B75 rotor blades with a length of 75 meters. These will be installed on the second prototype of Siemens' 6 MW offshore wind turbine.
The winners of the M2M ideas competition (4 Images)
The four partners Deloitte, Deutsche Telekom, Hyve and RWTH Aachen University have launched an M2M ideas competition on the "Ideabird" internet platform. A jury has now selected the four winners of the idea search.
4D simulator Robocoaster at the 2011 World Ski Championships in Garmisch Partenkirchen (13 Images)
Impressions of the 2011 World Ski Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the 4D simulator Robocoaster from Kuka.