Networked production / sensor technology
With effect from July 1, 2017, the machine tool manufacturer Trumpf from Ditzingen near Stuttgart has acquired 60% of the shares in the French company Bespoon. In doing so, Trumpf aims to strengthen its technology portfolio for digitally networked production.
read more...As part of the research project 'Robust multi-sensor technology for condition monitoring in Industry 4.0 applications', experts from research institutions and industry are researching development methods for intelligent multi-sensor systems. The status quo.
read more...Barcodes are a cost-effective solution for labeling and identifying goods. However, the optical recognition process reaches its limits if the labels become dirty or damaged during the process. RFID systems provide a remedy.
read more...With the current firmware version V3, the Simatic RF600 RFID system supports the open OPC UA interface. This allows the device to be connected via the industrial IoT gateway 'Ruggedcom RX1400' with MindConnect or the MindConnect Nano cloud gateway, for example.
read more...With programmable sensor solutions and flexible solution concepts consisting of software and hardware, Sick is marching towards Industry 4.0 and networking the industrial value chain. The Sick AppSpace eco-system enables ...
read more...In most cases, today's sensors are simple measured value or data converters that supply a higher-level central intelligence system - such as a PLC - with measurement data via fairly simple interfaces.
read more...The Kistler Group has acquired the MES provider IOS. The aim of the acquisition is to cover the entire value chain from a single source - from sensors to production planning and control.
read more...Fraunhofer IPA has developed a flexible proximity sensor based on silicone and carbon nanotubes (CNT) that detects objects and determines their position - an example of printed electronics.
read more...Dechema, VDI and AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement have founded a joint specialist group for measurement and sensor technology, in which cross-organizational activities are to be bundled in the future.
read more...The French research institute Leti and the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics are expanding their collaboration. The aim is to develop technologies that will be needed in future applications in IoT, augmented reality, automotive and healthcare.
read more...AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement
Board elections at the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement: Peter Krause (First Sensor) remains Chairman of the Board, Dr. Ralf Slatter (Sensitec) and Professor Dr. Stefan Zimmermann (Leibniz University Hanover) were newly elected to the Board.
read more...Sick is making the previously proprietary 'Hiperface DSL' interface available to all users. As a result, manufacturers of servo drive technology will benefit from an expanded product portfolio for data transmission in the motor cable.
read more...The AMA Innovation Award 2017 has been presented: This year, a team of developers from the USA impressed the jury with a high-frequency-based diesel and petrol particulate filter sensor.
read more...The winners of the 2017 national final of Jugend forscht have been announced: at the end of May, Federal Education Minister Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka presented awards to the best young researchers. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the national winners in computer science and technology, including special prize winners.
read more...What would the smart factory of today and tomorrow be without sensors? Sensors are indispensable as the basis of every industrial production system. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current trends in a picture gallery.
read more...The Italian sensor and component manufacturer Gefran has been under new management since May 2, 2017: Alberto Bartoli has taken over as CEO from Maria-Chiara Franceschetti.
read more...Endress+Hauser announced its business figures for 2016 at the beginning of May. With a decline in net sales of 0.2% compared to the previous year, the company fell short of its own expectations.
read more...Precision requirements down to the sub-nanometer range are common in semiconductor manufacturing, productronics and optics. And mechanical engineering has also long been on the way to the 'nano world'!
read more...Securing bolting processes in production? Absolutely necessary! Because: According to the automotive industry, around 70% of warranty costs are at least indirectly attributable to faulty screw connections!
read more...The 24th international measurement technology trade fair Sensor+Test will take place from May 30 to June 1, 2017 at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center. The organizer, the AMA Association for Sensors and Measurement, is expecting around 600 exhibitors and over 9,000 visitors this year.
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