Right brain AI, an AI that mimics the creative abilities of the right side of the human brain, is currently experiencing a rapid rise. At the same time, this opens the door for the use of the more analytical "left brain AI". This is shown in a recent study by Pegasystems.
read more...Forterro, a software provider for medium-sized industrial companies, is expanding its portfolio to include AI capabilities with the acquisition of Prodaso. Prodaso is a start-up that specializes in the interface between IoT and AI applications for manufacturing processes.
read more...followed up! - with Dr. Thomas Kuhn
Fraunhofer IESE is working on the development of the open source middleware Eclipse BaSyx as part of the 'BaSys 4.0' research project. Thanks to a digital twin, the research focus is shifting towards the data space. Dr. Thomas Kuhn explains the status quo.
read more...The software investor Turn/River Capital has made a strategic investment in Paessler AG. The investment strategy includes the provision of capital and operational support in areas such as sales, marketing, customer success and talent acquisition.
read more...Machinery exports continued to decline in the first quarter, according to the VDMA. Orders from the USA are also flagging. China is also falling short of expectations.
read more...Siemens and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world's largest electronics manufacturer, have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive digital transformation and sustainability in smart manufacturing platforms.
read more...In order to meet the growth potential of the North American market, Phoenix Contact is planning a new building for electronic and electromechanical production in Mexico. Production is scheduled to start after the first construction phase at the end of 2025.
read more...Rittal, Eplan, Cideon, German Edge Cloud
At Hannover Messe, Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud demonstrated the opportunities that arise from combining software and hardware solutions across entire ecosystems. They wanted to show that more value creation can be achieved through partnership.
read more...In large parts of the economy, new regulations trigger a Pavlovian reflex of rejection. This also applies to measures aimed at climate protection. The manufacturing industry in particular has an enormous task ahead of it in this respect.
read more...SmartFactory-KL at the Hannover Messe
At the Hannover Messe, SmartFactory-KL will be demonstrating how components can be fed back into the value chain.
read more...Advanced production planning supports industrial digitalization and works with data analysis and AI support to simplify previous planning processes. Dualis has added new functions to the Advanced Planning System (APS) 'Ganttplan' for this purpose.
read more...Dassault Systèmes at the Hannover Messe
Dassault Systèmes, together with Omron, will demonstrate how Virtual Twin technology simplifies the process from factory planning to operation, increases efficiency and enhances flexibility.
read more...The Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Council and the Industry 4.0 Platform criticize the use of the term "Industry 5.0". Both criticize the frivolous and unnecessary use of the term, which contains no new content and contributes to uncertainty.
read more...ai-omatic at the Hannover Messe
The young company ai-omatic solutions from Hamburg presents a digital maintenance assistant that monitors machines automatically and unattended, detects failures in advance and thus predicts the optimum maintenance time.
read more...At Hannover Messe 2024, the four companies Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud will be demonstrating the opportunities that arise from combining software and hardware solutions - across entire ecosystems.
read more...Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4)
The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4) wants to redefine the rules of the game in industrial digitalization by calling for an app store revolution. Managing Director Ekrem Yigitdoel explains in an interview what lies behind this noble goal.
read more...At the Hannover Messe, the OPC Foundation presented a new initiative to implement interoperability between IT and cloud platforms. Major international cloud providers and large production companies are supporting the new initiative.
read more...Contact Software at the Hannover Messe
In Hanover, Contact Software will be demonstrating how companies can accelerate their digital transformation. Visitors to the trade fair will experience the benefits of end-to-end networked processes live - from the initial product idea to production, operation and service.
read more...With the intelligent SaaS solution 'bolt_it' - one of the new developments within MHP's Industrial Cloud Solutions (ICS) portfolio - companies can monitor process data and detect anomalies at an early stage by analyzing historical data.
read more...Simus Systems at the Hannover Messe
According to the provider, the 'classmate Costpilot' software closes a digitization gap for machine and plant manufacturers: cost information from various digital sources is brought together in a clear structure and continuously updated.
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