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The top articles in April 2024
The most-read articles in April demonstrate the innovative strength of the automation industry and its ability to adapt new technologies.
Top 10: Growth course continued
Sensor company Sick continued its growth trajectory in the challenging 2023 financial year and increased its sales by a mid-single-digit percentage compared to the previous year.
Top 9: Siemens presents AI product for engineering
At Hannover Messe 2024, Siemens presented the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) product for engineering in an industrial environment. The Industrial Copilot, a generative AI-supported assistant, is seamlessly connected to the TIA Portal
Top 8: Cybersecurity 101
Cybersecurity is clearly an absolute necessity. What is less clear, however, are the basic principles that form the foundation of a strong and effective cybersecurity strategy. If they are missing, the entire concept stands on shaky pillars.
Top 7: Upgraded to the state of the art
The Machinery Ordinance explicitly takes current developments in AI and cybersecurity into account.
© TÜV SouthWithin the EU, the Machinery Directive regulates the safety of machinery. The regulations came into force in July 2023 and will replace the previous Machinery Directive in the future. A transition period runs until January 2027. TÜV Süd supports those affected by the implementation.
Top 6: Audi uses virtual control
In future, Audi AG will operate production lines with server-based control systems. Audi intends to use Codesys technology for control virtualization - both for functional and safe controls.
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Top 5: The e-paper of issue 04/2024
What is the current status of Single Pair Ethernet? Are LLMs suitable as intelligent assistants? What is the 'All Electric Society'? The latest issue of Computer&Automation provides answers to these questions. Plus: the winners of the 'Products of the Year 2024' readers' poll.
Top 4: Prompt engineering
The potential of ChatGPT is huge. But how are good requests to ChatGPT structured or technically formulated? How does the systematic formulation of effective prompts work? This part of the article series provides answers.
Top 3: A question of balance
In this interview, Frank Stührenberg, CEO of Phoenix Contact, talks about the future of energy supply, value-oriented action, competition from China and what excuses he won't accept when it comes to the further development of his company.
Top 2: Screen Edition 2024
Welcome to the first issue of the 'Screen Edition', which opens up a completely new way of reading and informing yourself: With the Screen Edition, we offer you a dynamic and always up-to-date source of information with its finger on the pulse.
Top 1: These are your winners!
We put 96 products in twelve categories to your vote in December, and now the winners have been chosen! The trophies were presented at a 'Winner's Dinner' at the Seehaus in Munich. These are your "Products of the Year 2024"!
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