TU Graz presents a unique research infrastructure: Interdisciplinary research at the interface between man and machine is carried out in six different laboratory areas.

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Siemens and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world's largest electronics manufacturer, have signed a memorandum of understanding to drive digital transformation and sustainability in smart manufacturing platforms.

From next year, the SPS will return to the familiar dates and will take place in Nuremberg from November 25 to 27, 2025. The subsequent dates until 2027 will also be at the end of November.

The overmolded AT connectors from Conec offer a high level of IP protection with IP67/IP69K. The overmolding ensures IP protection right into the cable. This means that no liquid can penetrate into the cable between the sheath and the core.

The servomotors of the 'AZX' series from Oriental Motor achieve high torques in the upper speed range and are therefore particularly suitable for applications with long travel distances.

Cincoze launches the DV-1000 embedded PC from the 'Rugged Computing-Diamond' product line.

More and more functionalities in production machines are being implemented using software. This makes the development and testing of machines more complex, and conventional methods are reaching their limits. Model-based design enables the agile development of mechatronic systems.

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Digital twins are normally used on factory floors. A digital copy of a machine or an entire production line is created - in Erlangen, digital twins of trees are now available for the first time.

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Schaeffler presented its business figures for the first quarter of 2024 and surprised with stable revenue figures at constant currency. The Group is sticking to its forecast for the current year despite restructuring measures and the Vitesco merger.

Despite a low order intake in March, there are initial signs of an easing in the mechanical and plant engineering sector: foreign orders have bottomed out, according to the VDMA. However, it is too early to breathe a sigh of relief.

The departure of CEO Jacques Dias on August 31 is being used by Burim Mirakaj, the manager with overall responsibility for the DACH & CEE region, to realign Axians Germany.

Trend Micro is expanding its cybersecurity platform to secure the use of AI in companies. New functions also support risk management during the introduction of AI tools.

The semi-mobile agricultural robot called 'Davegi', developed by the start-up AI.Land in Kempen, which enables energy self-sufficient and resource-saving vegetable production using photovoltaics, is an exciting example of modern agricultural technology.

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The 'BionicBee' is an ultra-light flying object from Festo that can fly in large numbers and completely autonomously in a swarm. The BionicBee performed its first air show at the Hannover Messe 2024.

Turck is expanding its sensor range to include measuring inductive sensors with IO-Link and analog output for flush and non-flush mounting.

Habia, a supplier of high-performance cables, cable harnesses and services, has expanded its product range and market coverage by merging with HEW-Kabel.

TDK-Lambda is expanding the 250W AC-DC power supply units 'CUS250M' with additional models, so that the range now includes 12 V, 15 V, 18 V, 24 V, 28 V, 36 V and 48 V.

Strategies for the future are one of the topics covered in the current issue of Computer&Automation. Read about the reforms that associations are demanding from politicians, the opportunities offered by technologies such as ChatGPT and SPE and the role that robots play in control cabinet assembly.

With the 'dart M', Basler is launching a customizable board-level camera with GigE interface that adapts to the installation situation and existing electronics of the customer application thanks to its modularity and design.

Synapticon bundles its consulting and support services for AI and robotics system integration in the newly founded Synapticon Intelligence division.

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