
Integrated WLAN data interface
Kendrion Kuhnke Automation equips current automation devices with optional integrated wireless data interfaces, eliminating the need for complex adapters.

Kendrion Kuhnke Automation equips current automation devices with optional integrated wireless data interfaces, eliminating the need for complex adapters.

Rexroth simplifies modularization with a finely graduated portfolio of motion controls for electrohydraulic axes.
After the connection technology specialist Weidmüller announced its re-entry into the I/O business in September 2013, the Detmold-based company is now expanding its u-remote system to include PLC functions and, in the future, drive technology.

At the beginning of September 2017, RS Components appointed Jürgen Lampert as the new Vice President Central Europe. Lampert has been with the company for a total of 14 years.

The third regional trade fair All About Automation for the region around Leipzig took place at the end of September 2017. 95 exhibitors met with trade visitors from Central Germany.

With the 'Codesys V3.5 SP10' version released by 3S-Smart Software Solutions in December 2016, the PCAN-Ethernet-Gateway DR and the PCAN-Wireless-Gateway DR from Peak-System can now also be used with the Codesys applications Gateway and Control Win V3.

With the 'WCU' series, Weidmüller offers highly integrated, programmable logic modules that enable decentralized automation in applications with high environmental requirements and limited space.
With the s7comm node, Hilscher offers S7 communication services for Node-RED for the community.

ABB has announced its intention to acquire the global electrification solutions business from General Electric (GE). The purchase price is 2.6 billion US dollars.
Artificial intelligence is becoming an important topic in more and more areas of industry and life. Mitsubishi Electric is now bundling its technology activities in this area under the new "Maisart" brand.

The Rockwell Automation Board of Directors has elected President and CEO Blake D. Moret as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2018. Moret (54) succeeds Keith D. Nosbusch, who will retain his role as Director.

In addition to the SimaticManager and TIA-programmable S7-compatible controllers, Insevis offers various S7 panels with fast page changes and long availability, without Windows.

Hannover Messe is expanding: In September 2018, the first 'Hannover Messe USA' will be launched in Chicago.

In the new 'Start-a-Factory' laboratory complex, Fraunhofer IZM scientists are researching the problems that repeatedly occur during product development. The main aim is to support start-ups.

The POS-323 series positioning controls from W.E.St. Elektronik offer the function of automatic commissioning of hydraulic axes and thus enable a quick and uncomplicated procedure for parameterization.
Storage and retrieval machines
Lenze has an automation solution for next-generation storage and retrieval machines (SRMs) that consists of intelligent hardware and software.

Deutsche Messe is bundling all digital activities and projects within the company into a new division. The Supervisory Board has approved the establishment of the new 'Digital Business & Transformation' division.

At the end of August 2017, it was announced that this year, for the first time, SPS IPC Drives will be bundling the topic of software & IT in manufacturing in its own hall - Hall 6: Now the organizer Mesago is following suit: With Hall 10.1, the trade fair will grow to a total of 16 halls.
For Siemens, this year's EMO is all about digitalization. At a pre-press conference, the company outlined its vision of 'Machine Tool 4.0' and the metalworking of the future.
After a four-year break, the Hannover Exhibition Center will once again be dedicated to metalworking from September 18 to 23, 2017. The 'central theme' of EMO 2017 will be a digital one.