The senior managing directors of Inosoft - Peter Tanneberg and Roland Riediger - handed over their responsibilities to Jens Klocke, the youngest member of the previous management team, on April 1, 2019.
read more...The number of cloud platforms in the industrial environment is constantly growing. But how can the necessary interoperability between field devices and different platforms be ensured? DIN is currently developing a standard to ensure this.
read more...In spring 2019, the VDMA conducted a survey on machine learning in mechanical and plant engineering for the first time. The focus was on the importance and use of machine learning in company processes as well as in products and services.
read more...In a production facility of the size and specialization of Stihl, plant operators and maintenance staff need to maintain an overview. Versioning software, which optimizes data management, provides support here.
read more...Deutsche Messe is organizing Twenty2X for the first time in Hanover in March 2020. Thematically, the new trade fair will take over the legacy of Cebit, which was discontinued in 2018: The focus is on digitalization in the SME sector and the associated IT technologies.
read more...Dassault Systèmes offers new technologies and workflows with Solidworks 2019 to improve collaboration and enable immersive, interactive experiences during design and engineering.
read more...With the new Service Tester, MPDV is expanding the MES Development Suite (MDS). This suite offers flexibility for the Hydra MES solution that goes beyond the standard, allowing users to adapt existing applications or develop their own.
read more...Microsoft plans to roll out the major spring update for Windows 10 from the end of May 2019. The most important improvements include new options for updates, security and individual settings as well as the linking of 'Cortana' and 'Alexa'.
read more...A study commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy demonstrates the high value creation potential of AI in the manufacturing industry. The authors of the study, Dr. Inessa Seifert and Dr. Leo Wangler, provide information on the approach and specific results.
read more...At Hannover Messe 2019, it became clear that Industry 4.0 has long since left the theoretical stage. Smart factories and future-proof manufacturing concepts characterized the image of the trade fair in many places.
read more...How will AI affect automation technology? How can companies tackle the issue? These and other questions will be explored at the 'Artificial Intelligence Forum', which will take place in Stuttgart on May 14.
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Social media monitoring can be used to identify current topics and trends. In order to tap into this potential, Nuremberg Tech is now setting up a 'Listening Center' to address strategic corporate communications in medium-sized industry.
read more...The market for IoT platforms, edge technologies and IoT software solutions is in a state of flux: While it is growing rapidly, the first consolidations are taking place at the same time. What does this mean for companies that are faced with choosing the right IoT platform?
read more...Better planning with the digital twin: this is the principle that technology service provider Alexander Bürkle strives for in the engineering and assembly of switchgear. The prerequisite for this is a software platform that enables interdisciplinary engineering.
read more...Companies and research institutions in the leading-edge cluster it's OWL are developing new approaches to machine learning for SMEs. The cluster is now showcasing exemplary solutions at the joint stand in Hall 16 A04 at Hannover Messe 2019.
read more...Solution provider Eplan presents version 2.8 of Eplan Smart Wiring, which is designed to optimize the process of wiring control cabinets. The first key innovation, which also supports collaborative engineering, is the ability to divide projects into sub-projects.
read more...HMS Industrial Networks, manufacturer of solutions for industrial communication, has acquired a majority stake in the German software company Webfactory. With this step, HMS intends to expand its IIoT software portfolio.
read more...What role do start-ups play in German mechanical and plant engineering? What are the motives and goals that companies pursue with this collaboration and what strategies do they use? The VDMA provides answers by means of a member survey.
read more...MathWorks introduces the Sensor Fusion and Tracking Toolbox, available with the 2018b release. The new toolbox provides engineers with algorithms and tools to determine and maintain position, orientation and situational awareness.
read more...From February 19 to 21, the 17th edition of Logimat will take place at the Stuttgart Exhibition Center under the motto 'Intralogistics at first hand: Intelligent - Efficient - Innovative'. The signs for the industry get-together are good.
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