Telekom's business customer division is underpinning its ambitions in terms of digitalization with a new unit. To this end, the company is also systematically driving forward its cloud portfolio.
read more...Festo - Business figures and acquisition
In the 2017 financial year, Festo recorded sales growth of over 12% to just under 3.1 billion euros. The company started the new financial year with an acquisition in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
read more...With the Manufacturing Execution System from Guardus, Zeiss wants to expand its portfolio in the direction of networked intelligent production.
read more...Networked mobility / Smart Factory
German automotive supplier Bosch is investing over 100 million euros in a new plant in Mexico: a new smart factory for electronic components is to be built in the city of Celaya in the state of Guanajuato by 2019, creating 1,200 additional jobs.
read more...Follow-up with Alexander von Birgelen
New models from the 'Improve' research project promise a universal solution for data-based condition monitoring - also with the help of artificial intelligence, as Alexander von Birgelen from inIT at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences explains.
read more...There are more and more IoT platforms on the market. But which solution is suitable for which application? How do they differ from each other and what is their focus? An overview.
read more...The ICT trade fair Cebit is reinventing itself - and companies such as Salesforce see their opportunity to make digitalization tangible. Because it affects everyone. Just like the consequences.
read more...EU General Data Protection Regulation
The EU General Data Protection Regulation comes into force on May 25, 2018, with draconian penalties looming. Implementing the complex requirements poses major challenges for many companies. The VDMA and ERP providers want to provide support.
read more...According to a study by auditors PwC, the software company SAP is the most valuable company in Germany. With a market capitalization of just under 104 billion euros, the Walldorf-based company is in first place ahead of Siemens (94 billion euros).
read more...Siemens is investing 30 million euros in a new production facility in the UK. It will double the company's 3D printing capacities.
read more...Business intelligence (BI) systems are available in many companies. New big data approaches offer additional analysis options. Christian Löhnert, Sales Engineer at Consol, advocates the combined use of these technologies.
read more...Everyone is talking about blockchain technology, especially because of the Bitcoin hype. Originating from the financial sector, blockchain also has numerous potential applications in the industrial sector, as Wolfgang Prinz, Deputy Director of Fraunhofer FIT, explains.
read more...A data retrofit can unearth data treasures from systems, from which valuable information can be obtained for machine manufacturers and operators. There are several challenges to overcome - especially when developing and implementing the algorithms.
read more...More and more IoT platforms are entering the market. For manufacturing companies and machine manufacturers, there is a risk that they will come between themselves and their existing customers - with far-reaching consequences. A new way of 'thinking in ecosystems' is needed.
read more...The free Linux operating system not only powers the internet, but is also found in many electronic devices. The industry is now anxiously awaiting court proceedings in Cologne, which could trigger a wave of warnings against companies.
read more...Business models for networked industry
Bosch and reinsurer Munich Re want to jointly develop new business ideas in the field of Industry 4.0. Representatives from both companies signed a cooperation agreement to this effect at the IoT conference 'Bosch ConnectedWorld' in Berlin on February 22.
read more...Google / Technical University of Munich
The American company Google will support the Technical University of Munich both financially and with personnel in the future. In their collaboration, the partners will primarily focus on the field of artificial intelligence.
read more...The 'Best Future Machine Award' went to the Cama Group at Interpack 2017. The award-winning carton erector and filler excelled in terms of ergonomics, cabinet-free design and implemented cloud connection.
read more...AllJoyn is an open source IoT initiative aimed at the consumer electronics market. The aim is for devices and systems to recognize and interact with each other independently. The first AllJoyn connections for CAN-based products also make the framework interesting for industry.
read more...Bosch has set the structural course for further growth in the software business: At the beginning of the year, 500 associates from the new 'Bosch Connected Industry' business unit started work in Germany, Hungary and China.
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