Fast-track to the ISO/IEC standard
The Eclipse Foundation has now announced the release of Sparkplug 3.0. The Sparkplug specification, which enables a "Plug n Play" Internet of Things, is about to become an official ISO/IEC standard.
The Eclipse Foundation has now announced the release of Sparkplug 3.0. The Sparkplug specification, which enables a "Plug n Play" Internet of Things, is about to become an official ISO/IEC standard.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate functions that take place in the cloud from functions that are executed at the edge - both worlds are becoming more and more completely dependent on each other. What security risks does this create and how can they be eliminated?
Economists agree: drastic measures are needed to put a stop to runaway inflation. Bold and targeted investment decisions in next-generation technology innovations are needed right now.

SSV believes that the development of an industrial IoT application requires solid planning and a DevOps process chain with a development process that covers the entire life cycle of the application.

Kunbus expands the IO-Link wireless product portfolio with a Bridge Evaluation Module.
Using SAP as an example, this article explains how much profit potential there is in automating business-critical platforms with the help of AI operations and how the previous maintenance effort can be reduced.

Follow up with Stefan Messerkliger, B&R
In industrial manufacturing, OPC UA is regarded as the data exchange format of the future. In the world of mobile machinery, such an agreement is still missing. Stefan Messerklinger calls for OPC UA to be introduced in this sector too.

For the first time since spring 2020
For the first time in 2.5 years, the order backlog in German industry has suffered a significant setback. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the order backlog in the manufacturing sector fell by 0.9% in September, adjusted for calendar and seasonal effects.

The OPC Foundation used its traditional press conference at SPS to call for more cooperation between OT and IT. The implementation of OPC UA cloud interoperability by AWS and Microsoft shows where the path needs to go.

Interview with Ekrem Yigitdöl, OI4A
The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance is working intensively on the topic of app stores. Ekrem Yigitdöl, Managing Director of the Alliance, explains the status quo of the work.

Keba is integrating the drag&bot robotics software from the company of the same name, acquired in February 2022, into its modular automation platform Kemro-X. Filip Miermans, Head of Marketing & Communication, explains the background and gives an outlook on Keba's trade fair appearance.

Automation technology is crucial for shaping industrial change, according to the ZVEI Automation Association. How the challenges facing industry are changing and what role automation technology plays in this was the topic of the SPS press conference.

TSN analyzers already exist for laboratory applications, but not yet for industrial applications. Until now - the first one can be seen at the SPS. Christian Gieseler, Head of Development at EKS Engel, provides more information.

Sebastian Hilscher took over the role of Managing Director from his father Hans-Jürgen Hilscher on January 1, 2020. What has changed in the company since then? And how can the change be seen at the trade fair?

Weidmüller returned to the automation business nine years ago. The software business is bundled in Weidmüller GTI Software GmbH under the topics of visualization, energy management, IIoT and machine learning. Dr. Thomas Bürger explains the other topics.

At Pepperl+Fuchs, the arrival of the digital world in manufacturing has also been reflected in the trade fair stand concept since this year. Stefan Maus, Director Global Marketing at Pepperl+Fuchs in Mannheim, describes the special features.

Belden, a provider of specialized solutions for network technology, is launching the industrial edge solution 'Belden Horizon'.

Plan your trade fair visit with our interactive hall plan! Incidentally, you will receive the practical exhibition planner as a print supplement with the only official exhibition newspaper directly in Nuremberg, THE OFFICIAL DAILY.
The digitalization and networking of systems forms the basis for optimized production. But how can it be implemented smoothly? How can data exchange between machines and systems, OT/IT integration and cloud connectivity be designed securely and flexibly?

The TSN analyzer from EKS Engel is a diagnostic device for project planning, commissioning, maintenance and continuous monitoring of TSN networks.