The two leading Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) networks are joining forces. The SPE Industrial Partner Network and the SPE System Alliance aim to shape the future of industrial communication together and drive the development of standards forward.
read more...Stefan Becker has been appointed Managing Director of Eckelmann Automation Technology in Shanghai and will manage the subsidiary together with Zhongwei Huang.
read more...Weidmüller is expanding the 'u-OS' operating system with the 'Data Hub'. It networks applications installed on u-OS with each other, making it easier for users to make variables from one application visible to another and to use them.
read more...The 'IS1+' remote I/O system from R. Stahl ensures reliable data transmission even in Zone 1 hazardous areas with end-to-end digital access to all process and asset management-relevant data from sensors and actuators.
read more...Dresden-based start-up Fünfeinhalb Funksysteme presents 'Blitzfunk', a 5G alternative for industrial applications.
read more...Energy-efficient real-time data transmission
Fraunhofer IPMS has presented a new testbed for Time-Sensitive Networking, or TSN for short. Particular attention is paid to the interaction of TSN with Li-Fi optical radio technology.
read more...Trumpf has opened a new Smart Factory at its Farmington, Connecticut, site. The investment of 40 million US Dollars expands the existing production capacity by 5,200 m².
read more...The 'I/O-Connection Manager' in the 'Lasal' automation software from Sigmatek enables flexible and scalable communication between the controller and connected I/Os.
read more...Fraunhofer IPMS has signed a partnership agreement with the TSN Lab to promote the development and dissemination of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology in South Korea.
read more...Electrical and digital industry
Despite the growing importance of security policy, the involvement of the electrical and digital industry in the German security and defense industry (SVI) remains limited. This is shown by a recent member survey conducted by the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI).
read more...The digital infrastructure is on the brink of change: central data centers are reaching their limits - powerful systems directly at the edge of the network are in demand. Edge data centers are becoming a decisive factor in complementing central infrastructures in a meaningful way. nLighten identifies five key drivers for this development.
read more...Dell Technologies presents innovations for disaggregated data centers. They cover the areas of storage, cyber resilience, software and integrated partner systems. These infrastructures combine computing, storage and network resources in pools and combine them with software-supported automation, security functions and integrated partner systems.
read more...Rockwell Automation is launching an Ethernet/IP control cabinet solution. The aim of this further development is to meet the growing demand for smarter, faster and better networked production processes.
read more...In Germany, around 20% of companies use AI solutions, an increase of eight percentage points compared to the previous year. Microsoft is driving this development forward with 'copilot agents'. Initially assistive technologies are evolving into autonomous systems that can make decisions and control processes independently.
read more...Softing Industrial Automation has acquired 100% of the shares in Delta Logic Automatisierungstechnik in Schwäbisch Gmünd.
read more...New board member of the SmartFactory KL (SmartFactory Kaiserslautern) technology initiative Marco Wanner from the Augsburg-based software company Xitaso. The new board was elected as scheduled.
read more...The industrial 5-port Gigabit DIN rail switch 'TI-G51SC' with multi-mode SC port from Trendnet is suitable for long ranges of up to 550 m.
read more...Murrelektronik expands the 'MVK Fusion' family with the 'MVK Fusion CIP Safety'.
read more...Belden introduces the Hirschmann standard switch 'Greyhound2000' to the market. The 19-inch Ethernet switch offers a very high fiber optic port density and configurable port modules that can be flexibly adapted to different connection scenarios.
read more...NTT DATA study reveals transformative potential and challenges of GenAI for the manufacturing industry
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