Digital teams are everywhere
The new hall concept at SPS IPC Drives 2017 also attracted companies that are not at home in the field of classic automation. Björn Frauen, Managing Director of Stagil, explains why.
read more...Industrial Software
read more...Everything for digitization
In addition to the IoT operating system 'MindSphere', Siemens is making a name for itself at SPS IPC Drives 2017 with new software versions: version 15 of the engineering framework 'TIA Portal', the 12th edition of the design software NX and version 9.1 of the simulation software 'Simit'.
read more...Link to business processes
By exhibiting at the trade fair for the first time, SAP showed that the company also wants to play a pioneering role in the digitalization of manufacturing. SAP Leonardo is intended to serve as a link between the IoT, the factory floor and business processes.
read more...A digital image
The digital twin accompanies machines and systems throughout their life - from the initial idea to ongoing operation and a look into the future. The aim is to avoid errors, optimize systems and prevent failures.
read more...Can be used on web servers
Eplan's Smart Wiring software, whose core functionality is the system-supported simple wiring of switchgear, is available in version 2.7.
read more...80 % of companies are already investing
A survey of IT and business decision-makers shows that companies are highly motivated to invest in artificial intelligence - despite considerable difficulties.
read more...IT campus opened in Stuttgart
With the IT Campus, Bosch has opened a new headquarters for global corporate IT. The aim: to accelerate the transformation into an IoT company.
read more...Electrical engineering and electronics
What developers need
Development engineers spend up to 45% of their working time providing and searching for project data. Even a PLM solution cannot prevent this, as a study on design data management shows.
read more...News from the software sector
The IT sector is playing an increasingly important role in automation. As a result, the demand for software in companies is also increasing. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest product innovations in this segment in a series of pictures.
read more...MES becomes Industry 4.0
Dürr combines its production-related Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Ecoemos with the software solutions of iTAC Software AG, acquired at the end of 2015, to form the iTAC.IoT.Suite.
read more...Process data at a glance
The process data module from Proxia Software stores, evaluates and visualizes temperatures, pressures or speeds and is therefore intended to provide a further building block for the Smart Factory.
read more...KPIs in automatic mode
Companies often still record important key figures manually in order to obtain an overview of relevant key production figures. A fully automated KPI calculation provides reliable, traceable key figures in real time - for greater transparency in production.
read more...Study on artificial intelligence
More jobs and rising sales
The consulting firm Capgemini has surveyed companies worldwide on the topic of artificial intelligence. The results clearly show that both companies and their employees benefit from the technology - but it is often still being used incorrectly.
read more...Markus Zalud strengthens management team
The Linz-based software company Industrie Informatik has appointed Markus Zalud as a new member of the management board. Zalud (44) is responsible in particular for consulting and commercial issues.
read more...Alliance of mechanical engineering & IT
Adamos' joint venture launches
The companies DMG Mori, Dürr, Software AG, Zeiss and ASM PT have launched the joint venture 'Adamos'. The alliance has resulted in an IIoT platform that is designed to attract companies with attractive pricing.
read more...Follow-up with Thomas Hartmann
"Large and agile"
In June 2017, Reply presented an excerpt from its product portfolio from a wide range of segments at its Xchange event - from Industry 4.0 to chatbots and VR games. CEO Dr. Thomas Hartmann reveals how the company operates.
read more...From detailed planning to final costing
22,000 different work steps for 1500 products - per month! The introduction of an MES ensures flexible processes at the supplier Heggemann thanks to integrated detailed production planning and serves as a basis for planning and post-calculation.
read more...Data hub for OPC UA
In June 2017, Industrie Informatik presented the latest release of the MES solution Cronetwork. The focus was on the newly integrated OPC UA server. Thomas Krainz, member of the management team and responsible for product management, explains what this is all about.
read more...Körber acquires Highjump
The Körber technology group is broadening its base: With the acquisition of Highjump, the company intends to strengthen its software segment in the area of supply chain management.
read more...Strengthens the networking of start-ups and mechanical engineers
Digitalization is shaping mechanical engineering and will play an even greater role in shaping the industry in the future. Young start-ups in particular often have ideas that could drive the market forward. The VDMA wants to help bring start-ups together with mechanical engineering companies.
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