After some delay, the ChatGPT developer OpenAI has now launched a platform for user-customized versions of the chatbot. The so-called GPTs are based on OpenAI's general chatbot technology, but are specialized for specific tasks.
Igus presents the Roibot Award to users who have implemented an exciting automation application using its low-cost automation components or partner products from the RBTX marketplace. The projects with the fastest return on investment are honored.
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Expansion of the Sensor Portfolio
VDMA economic survey 3rd quarter 2025
International Federation of Robotics
The 'Omniplus-F' is a versatile thermal flow sensor from GHM Messtechnik that measures the flow velocity, temperature and volume of liquid media in a single device.
Heidenhain presents the machine tool control 'TNC7' in software version 18 and additional hardware versions.
ABB has been working with the Swiss startup Sevensense since 2021 and has now acquired the startup. With this acquisition, ABB is continuing to pursue its vision of supporting people with AI-supported mobile robotics.
Cybersecurity is once again at the top of most companies' IT agendas this year. The potential threats include not only session hijacking and credential theft, but also the technical consolidation of existing security systems.
Connections between OT and IT networks require suitable methods and processes to create the necessary usage transparency. Furthermore, potential attack attempts should be detected at an early stage, prevented immediately and any recurrence ruled out.
The added value of TSN results primarily from IT/OT convergence in the end points. Exploiting the potential is still complex and requires in-depth knowledge of network technology. An application-centric, resource-based approach is presented as an alternative.
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has commissioned the development of a special mini quantum computer for training courses. The aim: a quantum computer that future users, students and companies can touch and try out.
Seco used SPS 2023 to present its "Modular Vision" HMI family and other new products for the first time. These included the SMARC module "SOM-SMARC-Genio 700" and other Computer-on-Modules (COMs).
Weidmüller is launching new unmanaged switches with the name 'EcoLine Series B'. Enhanced functions such as Quality of Service and Broadcast Storm Protection are technical highlights.
Lütze is expanding the intelligent current monitoring system 'LOCC-Box' with an IO-Link gateway for coupling up to 15 LOCC-Box Net modules.
Bressner Technology, partner of Digi International, has announced the launch of the 'Digi Connect EZ 8/16/32', an Industrial IoT product for industrial connectivity.
With the development of the 'Wireless Bolt 5G', HMS Networks is expanding its 'Wireless Bolt' series of wireless gateways with a variant that supports data transmission via 5G.
The Hermes Award will also be presented at Hannover Messe 2024. Companies have until February 21 to apply for the industry prize. Also up for grabs: the Hermes Startup Award.
In Germany, robot density in the manufacturing industry is in third place behind South Korea and Singapore, according to the latest results of the World Robotics Report by the International Federation of Robotics.
Democratizing software development with generative AI is the goal of the partnership between Siemens and Amazon Web Services. To this end, Siemens is integrating Amazon Bedrock into its Mendix low-code development platform.
Mark Moffat has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IFS. His predecessor Darren Roos will now assume the position of Chair of the Board.
WSS research prize for RWTH Aachen University
A team from RWTH Aachen University came out on top in the Werner Siemens Foundation's ideas competition and won 100 million Swiss francs for research into technologies for the sustainable use of resources.
'Fiepos FPT500' from Puls is a 3-phase power supply unit with 600 W output power, four electronically protected outputs and a fully integrated Ethercat connection for direct access to power supply functions and numerous measured values.
