The 'SWAP-IT' production architecture developed by a consortium of Fraunhofer Institutes is ready for use - for capacity-optimized, flexibly arranged production modules that are loaded by driverless transport systems and can manufacture many products.
The demand for computing power from AI and high-performance computing requires a modified IT infrastructure, as the power density in data centers is increasing rapidly. Cooling technologies are particularly affected.
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Expansion of the Sensor Portfolio
VDMA economic survey 3rd quarter 2025
International Federation of Robotics
The Supervisory Board of Siemens has announced personnel decisions at Managing Board level in order to further expand its position as a leading technology company and to accelerate the increase in value.
Siemens quarterly figures Q3-2024
Siemens is struggling with a weakening automation market in the third quarter. The software business, on the other hand, is developing strongly. It remains to be seen whether this will continue after the switch to a SaaS model.
Raquel Torres succeeds John Conway as President of UniversalAutomation.Org.
The motto of the Kuka Innovation Award 2025 is 'Medical Robotics Challenge 2.0'. Five international teams have made it to the final with their robotics ideas for the future of medicine. The winner will receive 20,000 euros in prize money.
Ransomware groups use information from stolen data to force companies to pay. This also includes using sensitive employee data to put the company under pressure. This is shown in the latest Sophos X-Ops Report.
The new version of the EU NIS Directive not only increases the minimum requirements for cyber security, it also affects significantly more companies than before. What measures should companies take now? Dirk Wocke lists the five most important points.
Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Board
Marc Hüske is the 31st member of the Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Board, which is coordinated by Acatech and has the task of identifying research-based solutions for the further development and implementation of Industry 4.0.
VDMA on the "Clean Industrial Deal"
The industry's call for a stronger focus on competitiveness has finally been heard, according to the VDMA. The association sees the "Clean Industrial Deal" as a competitive successor to the "EU Green Deal".
Claroty works with Amazon Web Services to help companies realize the full potential of the cloud.
The safety relays in the 'Tethys IP65' family from Zander Aachen include the Tethys IP65 SR safety relay and the Tethys IP65 KR safe coupling relay. Their housing functions as a mini switch cabinet and requires no additional protection.
With the Sigmatek 'SCP 211' safety CPU, it is possible on the software side to create customized macro libraries and parameter lists for safety applications.
Schmersal has equipped the electronic solenoid interlock 'AZM40' with new accessories and new features.
Over the next three years, three universities from Munich and Dresden want to work on making the use of artificial intelligence even better. This also involves energy consumption.
Bihl+Wiedemann is a medium-sized, owner-managed company - founded in 1992 by Jochen Bihl and Bernhard Wiedemann in Mannheim. It develops and manufactures complete solutions for functional safety and data communication in machines and systems.
Schaeffler increased its revenue by 2% excluding the impact of currency translation in the first half of 2024. This growth is primarily attributable to the Automotive divisions. The Industrial business had an offsetting effect.
Big data is not a panacea: the right data minimizes the waste of energy, time and material over the entire life cycle of a machine - from efficient design and safe operation to simple recycling.
At the beginning of August 2024, the Chinese robot manufacturer Estun Automation will start its expansion in Europe with its own subsidiary, Estun Robot Europe. The company's President & CEO is Gerald Mies, previously CEO of Kuka Systems.
Sensor specialist Baumer will be showcasing its latest solutions for intelligent automation at SPS 2024 in Nuremberg. Highlights include the high-performance ultrasonic sensors with NexSonic technology and the further expanded encoder portfolio.
