The 'DHS' door handle system from Schmersal combines the functions of a robust door handle with the display of various machine statuses via the illumination of the handle.

The top news from the fourth issue: Robert Habeck at the trade fair tour +++ Technological AI highlights from Beckhoff +++ Radar sensor technology in focus at Pepperl+Fuchs +++ ASi-5 counter module as an active distributor from Bihl+Wiedemann +++ Status quo of the VDMA Manufacturing-X forum

Dassault Systèmes, together with Omron, will demonstrate how Virtual Twin technology simplifies the process from factory planning to operation, increases efficiency and enhances flexibility.

Nexcobot was officially awarded the certificate for functional safety in accordance with IEC 61508 and ISO 13849-1 by TÜV Rheinland at the Hannover Messe.

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Janitza is increasingly focusing on getting even closer to its customers and supporting them with customized solutions. As part of this strategic focus, the company is presenting a 3D landscape that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the world of energy measurement technology.

Artificial intelligence is the hot topic at this year's Hannover Messe, where numerous exhibitors will be demonstrating the use of the technology in their applications. You can also read in this issue: The All Electric Society's path to a climate-neutral future.

The Industry 4.0 Research Advisory Council and the Industry 4.0 Platform criticize the use of the term "Industry 5.0". Both criticize the frivolous and unnecessary use of the term, which contains no new content and contributes to uncertainty.

The focal points of the DLR stand at the Hannover Messe include the topics: Low-CO2 industrial processes and hydrogen technologies, robotics and automation for the factory of the future and quantum computing applications in industry.

Festo will use PLCnext Technology, the open ecosystem from Phoenix Contact, in future intelligent devices. In this way, both companies want to combine their innovative strength with the aim of taking industrial automation to a new level.

The 'Charx connect universal' CCS vehicle charging sockets from Phoenix Contact now also enable high-power charging with a continuous 375 kW.

The young company ai-omatic solutions from Hamburg presents a digital maintenance assistant that monitors machines automatically and unattended, detects failures in advance and thus predicts the optimum maintenance time.

In today's issue, you can read about the tour of the trade fair by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Prime Minister of the host country Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, the partnership between Festo and Phoenix Contact and the demands of the associations on politicians.

At Hannover Messe 2024, the four companies Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud will be demonstrating the opportunities that arise from combining software and hardware solutions - across entire ecosystems.

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The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4) wants to redefine the rules of the game in industrial digitalization by calling for an app store revolution. Managing Director Ekrem Yigitdoel explains in an interview what lies behind this noble goal.

At Hannover Messe 2024, Siemens is presenting the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) product for engineering in an industrial environment. The Industrial Copilot, a generative AI-supported assistant, is seamlessly connected to the TIA Portal

At the Hannover Messe, the OPC Foundation presented a new initiative to implement interoperability between IT and cloud platforms. Major international cloud providers and large production companies are supporting the new initiative.

With 'PQ Cube', ifm electronic is launching a pressure sensor with industrial-grade properties onto the market. Typical applications include the control of vacuum grippers for handling tasks, the monitoring of pneumatic cylinders and general pneumatic applications.

Delta will be presenting the first model in the new 'Robotics' product category at the Hannover Messe. Michael Mayer-Rosa, Senior Director EMEA at Delta since 2023, explains the background.

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Steute Technologies' Controltec division will be presenting its wireless industrial switching devices in a suitable environment - at the Industrial Wireless Arena + 5G Networks & Applications at the VDMA joint stand.

The shortage of skilled workers and digitalization are also of concern to enclosure manufacturers. Dr. Michael Dörbaum, Head of PM Cabinet Components & Offerings, explains the background to Wago's vision for the future.

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