German industry surprisingly received significantly more orders in June. However, experts do not believe the downward trend has been broken yet.

Tailored to the needs of customers from various industries, EUCHNER develops and produces solutions that safeguard guards on machines. This minimizes hazards, protects people and makes processes more efficient at the same time.

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The German mechanical and plant engineering sector closed the first half of 2024 with a double-digit decline. In June, orders were again down by nine percentage points in real terms.

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Burster has developed a torque sensor with an inductive power supply that is also insensitive to EMC interference thanks to optical data transmission.

NetModule has updated its modular 'Connectivity Suite' management platform. Among other things, it consists of a secure network infrastructure for managing the manufacturer's routers.

Bosch Rexroth is launching linear motor modules (LMM) onto the market. Available in sizes 140, 180 and 220, the axes with backlash-free direct drive are available in all sizes with iron-core linear motors.

How can data centers be cooled for AI? How successful is malware programmed with WormGPT? And how can virtualized control systems be integrated into production using TSN? Computer&Automation issue 08/2024 provides answers to these questions and more.

The IMA at the University of Stuttgart has developed a new monitoring and control system that detects damage to large gearboxes and provides relief without affecting the overall performance of the system. Unscheduled maintenance is reduced.

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Stefan Inderbitzin took over the management of the Swiss branch of ERP software provider Proalpha on August 1, 2024. With his expertise in the technology sector, he will further strengthen the company's position on the Swiss market.

The Endress+Hauser Group's oldest and largest production site in Maulburg is being extensively modernized and expanded. To this end, the provider of measurement technology and automation solutions is investing more than 100 million euros in the Campus 2030+ project.

Martin Drasch is to become the new CEO of Schuler. The current CEO of Reutlingen-based mechanical engineering company Manz will take up his new position on October 1, 2024.

On September 1, Dr. Sebastian Schatt will take over responsibility for the further development of the electrical connection technology division as a member of the Wago Group's management board.

On April 16, the Linux Foundation launched the "Margo" initiative. The aim is to define and implement mechanisms for the interoperable orchestration of edge applications on a large scale. Reinhard Achatz is involved in the work and takes a stand.

The areas of application for AI are diverse. Artificial intelligence can even contribute to the development of new business models and the transformation of existing markets. The first areas of application are also emerging in the used machinery market.

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TSN is an important building block for convergent communication in flexible production. Mastering and integrating existing fieldbus technologies such as EtherCAT is an important part of the transition. An inventory of what is already possible.

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The generation and processing of natural language is the paradigm discipline of AI in the form of Large Language Models (LLMs). But how suitable are LLMs for the generative generation of useful results in the architecture and conception phase?

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Algorithms are an integral part of industrial applications. Especially when it comes to digitalization and automation, there is no way around them. The next logical step is algorithms, which in turn make use of algorithms.

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LLMs open up new possibilities for analyzing and improving code. This article is the first of a three-part series on experiments that show how already available general language models influence safety-relevant processes and activities.

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A recent report by the Var Group sheds light on the cyber security situation in Europe. The so-called Y-Report shows a significant increase in security incidents; the manufacturing industry is particularly affected.

Fraunhofer IPA is a co-founder of the Robotics Institute Germany, which aims to bundle Germany's cutting-edge research into AI-based robotics.