Delta Logic has updated the 'Accon OPC UA Server' software to version 1.4.0.0. The new features include support for TIA Portal projects of version V19 and for the latest firmware for CPUs of the Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 controllers.
read more...Innovation Day of the SmartFactory-KL
The annual SmartFactory-KL Innovation Day has been taking place since 2008. And so it is no exaggeration to speak of a tradition when the industry event brings experts from industry, research and politics to Kaiserslautern.
read more...Hy-Line Technology is expanding its portfolio of 5G-capable industrial routers and gateways.
read more...The '2-Port-SFP-to-Gigabit PoE++' media converter 'TI-BF22SFP' from Trendnet converts two long-distance fiber optic connections into copper connections, even over longer distances.
read more...Software from the cloud is becoming the standard in industrial companies. This is shown by the current study "Spotlight Future 2024" commissioned by PLM provider Aras.
read more...The e-paper for the special issue
Communication and networking form the backbone of industrial automation. It enables flexible production processes and creates the basis for innovations and new business models. The news is now available in this e-paper.
read more...In a survey in Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands, Reichelt Elektronik asked about the degree of automation and the potential of AI and IoT. The majority believe that production will be fully automated within five years.
read more...In Industry 4.0, sub-processes are being integrated ever more deeply and access to data is being improved in order to optimize workflows. Communication in the infrastructure plays a decisive role, and seamless integration and interoperability are particularly important.
read more...For the first time since October last year, the decline in orders in the mechanical and plant engineering sector in July was only in single figures compared to the previous year. However, the VDMA is not yet talking about a trend reversal.
read more...The hype surrounding AI is inspiring, but the reality requires a sober approach to the technology. Computer&Automation 9/24 looks at topics relating to AI & security, the EU AI Act, secure IIoT projects and OPC UA FX "From the cloud to the sensor". Read for yourself!
read more...Moxa launches the 'MRX' series of Layer 3 rackmount Ethernet switches. They offer up to 64 ports, including 16 ports with 10 GbE speed, to accelerate data aggregation for industrial applications.
read more...The major challenges in implementing virtualized control systems are scalability and connectivity to the field level. An implementation at the ISW shows that this can already be achieved today using a TSN network.
read more...With the 'WDAP-1800AX' and 'WDAP-3000AX' from Planet, Acceed has added two dual outdoor access points to its range. The robust industrial access points for outdoor use in harsh environments work with the WiFi 6 protocol (IEEE802.11ax).
read more...The Technical University of Dresden (TUD) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have opened the new "launchhub42 ComSpace". In addition to cutting-edge research for future 6G communication networks, it also focuses on visionary ideas from the fields of robotics and sensor technology.
read more...Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Board
Marc Hüske is the 31st member of the Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Board, which is coordinated by Acatech and has the task of identifying research-based solutions for the further development and implementation of Industry 4.0.
read more...Bihl+Wiedemann is a medium-sized, owner-managed company - founded in 1992 by Jochen Bihl and Bernhard Wiedemann in Mannheim. It develops and manufactures complete solutions for functional safety and data communication in machines and systems.
read more...NetModule has updated its modular 'Connectivity Suite' management platform. Among other things, it consists of a secure network infrastructure for managing the manufacturer's routers.
read more...TSN is an important building block for convergent communication in flexible production. Mastering and integrating existing fieldbus technologies such as EtherCAT is an important part of the transition. An inventory of what is already possible.
read more...NTT Data presents a new edge AI platform that overcomes IT and OT silos and supports the implementation of AI applications for industry and manufacturing.
read more...How can smaller companies in particular approach the digitalization of their machinery? Does the solution perhaps lie in simple plug & play solutions? Coligo Technologies is now launching such a solution on the market.
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