Industry 4.0 calls for automation concepts in which the control intelligence can be distributed across many components. IEC 61499 opens up interesting possibilities here that are not obvious at first glance - for example, single line engineering.
read more...IEC 61131-3 - Robotics included
For a long time, PLC systems were fully utilized with logic applications. Inexpensive yet high-performance processor platforms now make it possible to conveniently process even sophisticated motion controls, including robotics, on a single automation device.
read more...B&R is now introducing the X90 system, a controller for mobile automation. Stefan Taxer, product manager for this device line, explains why it can make sense for the agricultural and construction industries to rely on a solution that has its roots in factory automation.
read more...Cyber-Physical Systems - CPS for short - play an important role in the context of Industry 4.0 and IoT. But how can the proven formal design patterns of automation be combined with the underlying cooperative control concept?
read more...When programming real-time applications, developers still fall back on their usual, albeit often complex, languages such as C and C++ or traditional PLC programming. Scripting languages such as Lua are an interesting alternative.
read more...Today, industrial control systems are often programmed in accordance with the international standard IEC 61131-3. What are the latest developments in this area? And what do future specifications look like with regard to the realization of Industry 4.0 architectures?
read more...Keith D. Nosbusch, CEO of Rockwell Automation, has published the figures for the second quarter of 2016. According to the figures, the provider of industrial automation and information solutions recorded a 7.1% drop in sales to USD 1.4 billion compared to the same quarter of the previous year.
read more...In order to be able to implement automation solutions in an ever shorter time, commissioning must move further forward in the development process. The continuous comparison of all disciplines and work steps through simulation can provide helpful services here.
read more...In 2017, the 'All-About-Automation' trade fairs organized by Untitled Exhibitions will take place four times - in north-south-west-east order. As a new location, Hamburg complements the existing portfolio of trade fairs in Essen, Friedrichshafen and Leipzig.
read more...Effective June 1, 2016, Dr. Jan Michael Mrosik, currently CEO of the Siemens Energy Management Division, will take over as CEO of the Digital Factory Division. He succeeds Anton Huber. An arrangement has also already been made to fill Mrosik's current position.
read more...In the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, order intake at Siemens rose by 7% to €22.3 billion - an increase of 10% after adjusting for currency translation effects. The Group significantly improved its earnings in the Industrial Sector.
read more...Hannover Messe 2016 / Closing figures
The 2016 edition of the Hannover Messe ended on April 29 with a significant increase in visitor numbers compared to 2014. The organizer is particularly proud of the many concrete application examples for Industry 4.0.
read more...The world's largest industrial trade fair - Hannover Messe 2016 - took place from April 25 to 29, 2016. Computer&AUTOMATION captured what was happening on site with cameras.
read more...Automation technology provider Beckhoff is joining the ranks of machine manufacturers. At the Hannover Messe 2016, company CEO Hans Beckhoff explained the background to the acquisition of Schirmer Maschinen at the beginning of April.
read more...After the USA, Poland will be the partner country at next year's Hannover Messe. This was announced by the trade fair organizer and the Polish Ministry of Economic Development on April 26 in Hanover.
read more...ABB had to report declines in both order intake and sales in the figures for the first quarter of 2016. Things are looking better for the service business, which is growing slightly and is becoming increasingly important for the company.
read more...Kick-off at the Hannover Messe 2016
The German industry associations and standardization organizations are founding the 'Standardization Council Industrie 4.0' for the Hannover Messe 2016. The aim of the initiative is to initiate standards for digital production and to coordinate these nationally and internationally.
read more...The German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (ZVEI) has specified its forecast for 2016 from the beginning of the year: "moderate growth" can be expected in the German electrical industry.
read more...With effect from July 1, 2016, the Supervisory Board of Rockell Automation has appointed Blake Moret (53) as the new President and CEO. He succeeds Keith Nosbusch (65).
read more...The SmartFactoryOWL research and demonstration factory was officially opened in Lemgo in mid-April. The future factory is intended to provide scientific support for new Industry 4.0 technologies, test them in practice and make them tangible for SMEs.
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