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.
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read more...When edge and cloud merge
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?
read more...Investments in next generation technology
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.
read more...IoT building blocks for edge gateway applications
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.
read more...Making your own bridges
Kunbus expands the IO-Link wireless product portfolio with a Bridge Evaluation Module.
read more...When AI takes over IT maintenance
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.
read more...Follow up with Stefan Messerkliger, B&R
"The same mistakes!"
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.
read more...For the first time since spring 2020
Dampener on orders in the industry
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.
read more..."A path through the zoo of standards"
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.
read more...Interview with Ekrem Yigitdöl, OI4A
What about the app store(s)?
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.
read more...Integrating robotics into the automation system
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.
read more..."The foundation of industrial production"
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.
read more...First TSN analyzer for industrial applications
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.
read more...A breath of fresh air!
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?
read more..."The central software product"
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.
read more...All-round digital
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.
read more...Management of Industrial Edge devices and data
Belden, a provider of specialized solutions for network technology, is launching the industrial edge solution 'Belden Horizon'.
read more...The interactive hall plan
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.
read more...Scalable integration of machine data in IIOT applications
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?
read more...Introduction to the analysis of TSN networks
The TSN analyzer from EKS Engel is a diagnostic device for project planning, commissioning, maintenance and continuous monitoring of TSN networks.
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