Germany's mechanical engineering companies have suffered a significant setback in incoming orders. Growth in April was followed by a significant slump in May.

The occupancy rate of offices in Germany is falling, which offers potential savings for the boardroom. Thanks to sensor technology, AI and digital twins, rooms are being used more intelligently.

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As a study by Freshworks shows, 66% of Germans use AI at least once a week - mainly for text or audio analysis and translation, image generation and classification, and fraud or threat detection.

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Beckhoff relies on consistent multicore and multitask support in its current 'TwinCAT MC3' Motion Control generation. Thanks to its modular architecture, axes implemented with 'TwinCAT NC2' can also be seamlessly integrated.

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There are obviously conciliatory tones between industry and the Chancellery. How the Chancellor presents himself to industry.

In June 1974, a barcode was scanned on a product at a supermarket checkout for the first time. Experts expect the code to be replaced in a few years' time.

How can supply chains for the chip industry become more independent and better protected? The coronavirus pandemic in particular has highlighted the problems for Germany and Europe. There is already a role model.

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AVNU's TSN certification program is the first of its kind to certify Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities, specifically the 802.1 TSN standards developed by IEEE SA.

AVNU's TSN certification program is the first of its kind to certify Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities, specifically the 802.1 TSN standards developed by IEEE SA.

AVNU's TSN certification program is the first of its kind to certify Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities, specifically the 802.1 TSN standards developed by IEEE SA.

Avnet has appointed Rebeca Obregon as the new President of Farnell, an Avnet company, effective July 1, 2024. Farnell is a high-service distributor of electronic components.

Softing IT Networks launches the 'CableMaster PoE', a handy wiring tester with integrated length measurement and tone generator. It also performs PoE (Power over Ethernet) tests up to class 8 and 90W (PoE++).

Rohde & Schwarz has developed the isolated probe system 'RT-Ziso', which enables accurate measurements of fast switching signals, especially in environments with high common-mode voltages and currents.

The electronic thermostat for DIN rail mounting 'Jumo eTron T100' has been specially developed for temperature control and monitoring. As an option, it can also be used for thermostatic functions for more demanding control processes.

Temperature measurement technology based on resistance thermometers or thermocouples is widely used in many applications. To integrate these into a digitized environment, ifm now offers an IO-Link temperature measurement module.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence launches a handheld 3D scanning technology that adds convenient functionality for flexible measurement to its range of inspection devices for the manufacturing sector.

The 'Flir A6301' is a high-sensitivity, cooled MWIR thermal imaging camera developed by Flir for inspection and 24/7 automation applications to increase production line efficiency and improve product quality.

AMO's absolute encoders now also have an EnDat 3 interface. For machine, system and device manufacturers, this means more bandwidth for data transmission, functional safety up to SIL 2 and less space required for cabling.

The 'HE 5413' multiple differential pressure transmitter from Axxeron Hesch offers up to three measuring channels with freely selectable measuring ranges in one housing.

Igus continues to expand its bicycle component business and launches the first injection-molded bicycle frame made of composite material for advanced bikes.

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