Telekom and Trumpf are further expanding their cooperation in the field of positioning systems for the networked industry. The agreement that has now been signed will facilitate the joint market launch.
An orderly generational change is crucial for the long-term success of a family business. But how do you go about it? Coach Köberle-Schmid has drawn up a checklist.
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Federation Architecture | Part 3
Wago, a provider of electrical connection and automation technology, and Radiflow, a specialist in OT cyber security, are entering into a partnership and pooling their expertise. Together, they want to strengthen resilience against potential cyber threats.
The EU has had little success in developing an artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and has failed to increase AI investment at the same rate as the world's leading players, a recent report by the European Court of Auditors reveals.
Technical University of Munich
The industrial robots from the Munich-based start-up setws use AI algorithms to learn how to handle materials with unstable shapes. Laundries are already using the technology to automatically transfer towels to folding machines, for example.
For the metal and mineral industry
With the "Materialize" programme, Schneider Electric is supporting the metals and minerals industry as a supplier to the digital industry in reducing so-called "Scope 3" emissions along its entire value chain.
It is seen as an energy source of the future: hydrogen. There are risks involved in its production, handling and use that can be controlled with the help of safe automation technology.
Siemens operates vertical farming for its own use at its site in Frankfurt. Siemens technology is used here. What works here on a small scale is also a future field for agriculture in general.
The EU Commission has presented a proposal for a new Ecodesign Regulation for Sustainable Products (ESPR), which is to become a central component of the European Green Deal. Schmersal is also already on the road to sustainability.
With a slewing ring bearing made of WPC (wood-plastic composite), Igus is taking a further step forward in the integration of renewable raw materials in industrial production, using 50% wood and 50% high-performance plastics for the lubrication-free slewing ring bearing.
The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV is developing plant-based alternatives to mineral oil-based lubricants and lubricant additives and will be showcasing them at this year's Achema from June 10 to 14, 2024.
"ChatGPT in the industry" - Part 4
How does generative AI fit in with an agile way of working? This part of the article series deals explicitly with the interaction of AI and agile working methods in product development.
Irlbacher, provider of free-form touch solutions, has a new solution kit for modular embedded HMIs.
With the 'IVA0012T', ipf has a connection cable with an integrated switching amplifier in the M12 connector in its range. The solution was specially developed for inductive sensors that can be used in an extended temperature range.
Rittal has developed a cooling solution that delivers over 1 MW of cooling power and paves the way for artificial intelligence. This is because the demand for computing power is growing so rapidly that a new level of scaling, cooling, power distribution and energy efficiency is required.
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.
The electrical and digital industry recorded a double-digit percentage decline in exports in March. Only exports to China and Spain increased. This puts the first quarter in the red.
With Festo's 'Controlled Pneumatics' compressed air technology, the 'VTEP' proportional valve terminal achieves sensitive pressure control down to less than 1 mbar. According to the supplier, the technology also uses piezo valves to reduce compressed air consumption by up to 50 %.
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.
Dresden University of Technology
Prof. Roberto Calandra from TU Dresden received the IEEE Early Academic Career Award in Robotics and Automation for his research contributions to the implementation of a sense of touch in robots.
