A seamless retrieval of process data: this is how Lenzing Plastics wants to maintain an overview of production. When implementing the 'GE Historian' data acquisition system, T&G Automation placed particular emphasis on high availability.
read more...Currently, less than a third of big data projects are economically viable. This is the conclusion of a study by Capgemini and Informatica. With the help of best practice examples, it examines the success factors that make big data projects profitable.
read more...Siemens is presenting an app for the consumer market for the first time: 'Catchbook' is designed to convert simple sketches into precise 2D designs. The software runs on all common operating systems and costs a maximum of 5.99 euros.
read more...Linking production and logistics - this task is performed by material flow computers. Rainer Schulz, Managing Director of Sysmat, explains exactly how they work and what possibilities they open up.
read more...Nine months after its market launch, the new Microsoft operating system Windows 10 has already achieved a proud share of the operating systems installed in companies. This is driven by the free provision and a range of new functions.
read more...In future, embedded systems will be connected directly to the cloud. This means that the devices will need a software update more often than before. However, the hardware will remain in place for years as before. Lifecycle management of the devices will therefore become a must.
read more...IBM wants to drive Industry 4.0 forward with Watson IoT. Melanie Schauber, Head of the Watson IoT business unit at IBM for the DACH region, explains what is behind the technology and what role it will play in production.
read more...Obtaining usable data from the IoT in mechanical and plant engineering requires appropriate components: so-called 'smart connected sensors' have an internet connection and meet the special security requirements in terms of data protection and IT security.
read more...IBM and SAP are strengthening their partnership to link business processes with Watson technology. The aim is to enable users to take the step towards the cognitive enterprise.
read more...The IT sector is playing an increasingly important role in automation, which is also increasing the demand for software in companies. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest product innovations in this segment in a series of pictures.
read more...Siemens has updated its Simatic Sipat software for process analytical technology (PAT): Version 5.0 enables users to monitor and control the quality of their products during production in real time.
read more...A new function in the Cabinet Engineering discipline of the Wscad suite is the construction of control cabinets with data from external E-CAD systems.
read more...The store floor terminal software AIP from MPDV Mikrolab in version 8.2 is designed to facilitate manual data acquisition in production.
read more...Aucotec shows how the consistent connection of the engineering system can help with the configuration of predictive maintenance (PdM).
read more...Rockwell Automation is expanding its EMI software (Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence) Factorytalk Vantagepoint in version 7.0 with functions for easier configuration.
read more...Industrie Informatik presents the operational BI tool Pido, which is integrated into the MES solution cronetwork.
read more...With Smart Wiring Application, Eplan is presenting software that visualizes the wiring and provides data for production in digital form, such as source/destination description, connection point designation, cross-section, color, wire length, final treatment or exact installation paths.
read more...Delta Barth presents Deleco 6.35, a business software that combines ERP, merchandise management, production planning and maintenance management.
read more...Cebit, the world's most important trade fair for digitalization, opened its doors in mid-March 2016. Automation topics such as M2M, IoT and Industry 4.0 are also represented at the industry event, as these impressions show.
read more...The introduction of an MES often triggers unease. Employees feel that they are being spied on or even fear for their jobs. Is this skepticism justified and how can fears be avoided? Eckhard Winter, Managing Director of Industrie Informatik, provides answers.
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