IoT solutions for industrial PLC applications
Kontron has expanded the SL i.MX6 UL system-on-module to include the manufacturer-independent IEC 61131-3 automation software Codesys for configuring industrial control systems.
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read more...Condition monitoring via app
in-tech now offers the intelligent easymon app for all Beckhoff controllers with Automation Device Specification (ADS) interface.
read more...Reduced development and commissioning costs
Emerson launches the RSTi-EP CPE200 Programmable Automation Controller (PAC). This family of compact PACs supports OEMs in implementing customer requirements with regard to automation technology.
read more...Products meet trends: automation technology at Conrad
Product selection, user recommendations and future topics: Parallel to the all about automation trade fair series, the Conrad Sourcing Platform also focuses on the automation of mechanical and electronic processes in industrial and logistics facilities.
read more...Metaverse will conquer the industry
The metaverse is currently occupying many gamers who are immersing themselves in the virtual parallel world on consoles. But if Microsoft has its way, the metaverse will also revolutionize industrial production.
read more...For more flexibility
Modularity is a top priority at Beckhoff: The company has replaced its XTS transport system with No Cable Technology for wireless power and data transmission and the MX system is set to replace the conventional control cabinet.
read more...For sustainable automation
Yaskawa presents sustainability projects at the Hannover Messe. With i³ Control, the company is creating a new automation platform. The system forms a technically coordinated overall solution for industry-specific control systems.
read more...Microsoft promises fairer competition
Microsoft approaches European cloud providers following competition complaints. The European cloud provider association Cispe criticizes that the initiative does not go far enough.
read more...Hermes Award - These are the nominees
Three companies have been nominated for the Hermes Award 2022: Bosch Rexroth, Harting and Sumitomo Cyclo Drive Germany. The winner will be announced at the opening of Hannover Messe 2022 on May 29 in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
read more...The tricky question of authentication
In electronic transactions, users and applications are automatically identified on a daily basis using various security factors. In many IoT applications, however, there is a gap between what is technically possible and what is actually used in practice.
read more...Rising costs impact Bosch earnings in 2022
The Bosch technology group will probably have to cut back on profitability in the current financial year due to rising costs.
read more...Low-code approach for control systems
ASML's new production machines needed to be efficiently controlled and intuitive to operate. For this reason, the manufacturer of lithography systems for the semiconductor industry opted for UML-based PLC development with seamless HMI integration.
read more...Exclusive interview with Bernhard Böhrer
The vision of the PLC in the cloud
The PLC in the cloud is a vision of the future that has been around for a long time. The first product based on this concept is set to be launched at 'SPS - smart production solutions' in 2022. What is behind it? An interview with Bernhard Böhrer, CEO of logiccloud.
read more...Consequences of the war in Ukraine
Government builds "shock absorbers" for companies
Loans, grants, equity assistance: The German government is once again pulling out a wide range of instruments to help companies - but emphasizes: there is no such thing as total cost coverage.
read more...Taxes & rules - The winners
The readers have decided: These are the winners in the Taxes & Rules category.
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The new e-paper experience
Where print reaches its limits, our e-paper unfolds its full potential - true to the motto: pictures say more than 1000 words. Our e-papers now contain more information in the form of videos, GIFs, web links and picture galleries! See for yourself!
read more...Step by step to the ERP cloud
Economic reasons such as speed and costs speak in favor of ERP applications in the cloud. However, medium-sized companies are currently still hesitant, as placing core systems in the care of an IT partner is a step that needs to be carefully considered.
read more...Chinese SPS defies the pandemic
The SPS - Industrial Automation Fair (SIAF) Guangzhou and Asiamold came to an end on March 5. Despite the recent coronavirus outbreak in China, the two complementary trade fairs attracted 408 exhibitors and almost 24,000 visitors.
read more...Server for industrial communication
Accon-OPC-Server UA from Delta Logic has been specially developed for the requirements of a Siemens S7 environment. The software enables secure data transfer between OPC server and client as well as S7 PLCs.
read more...The PLC in the cloud
Can a PLC be distributed to fog or cloud computers anywhere in the network and used as a smart service via a pay-per-use billing model? The implementation of the technology in a corresponding product is in progress.
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