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The top articles in January
January 2021 makes technology predictions, summarizes security trends, launches associations and raises hopes for predictable trade policy and real trade fairs. In short, the topics of the most-read articles focus on various aspects of collaboration.
Top 10: From cloud to 5G to ML
The digital transformation of many companies has been greatly accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic. Short-term decisions were required in 2020. But what do we need to prepare for in 2021 and how can this influence business decisions?
Top 9: 7 tips for more IT security in 2021
In the past year, companies have taken a huge step forward on their digitalization roadmap. Cyber criminals have adapted to the circumstances. Here's how you can protect your company from attacks.
Top 8: Time synchronization
Precise time synchronization is essential for TSN networks and is achieved using 802.1AS. What are the basic mechanisms and what implementation options are available?
Top 7: More predictable trade policy expected
The Senate elections in Georgia have been lost in the chaotic scenes from the US Capitol. However, they are an important success for President-elect Joe Biden. The VDMA now expects a more predictable trade policy.
Top 6: Readers' choice: Who are your favorites?
Smart, innovative, trend-setting - that's what the automation industry was like again this year! We have nominated 96 products in twelve categories and put them forward for your vote as "Products of the Year". Which are the most innovative and useful products for you?
Top 5: SPS 2021 planned as a real event
Last November, the SPS was held as a virtual industry get-together. However, after a successful digital premiere, visitors are set to return to Nuremberg this year.
Top 4: Put an end to machine downtime!
Festo presented the 'Festo Automation Experience' label - 'Festo AX' for short - at SPS Connect. Dr. Dominic Kraus, Product Manager Digital Business at Festo, explains what's behind it.
Top 3: Modeling digital twins
In automation technology, cloud integration is still in its infancy - partly due to the high security requirements, but also because suitable software tools are not available to map real systems quickly and clearly in the cloud.
Top 2: Psychosocial aspects of human-robot collaboration
How can robots be used outside of production? Kuka is researching this in collaboration with the BMBF, the German Sport University and RWTH Aachen University. The RoboGym shows what it can look like in reality.
Top 1: German Robotics Association launched
The German Robotics Association was founded in Nuremberg in October 2020. The aim of the association is to promote the use of robot technology, especially in small and medium-sized companies.
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