For some, artificial intelligence is the promise of the future, for others it is a major threat. The EU has now agreed on rules in a marathon meeting. In Brussels, this is being celebrated as "historic" - but what does it mean?

How risky is the use of artificial intelligence? The EU has now presented rules to make the dangers of computer technology manageable. For some, this goes too far, others complain about excessive restrictions.

Grossenbacher will be presenting the GUT (Grossenbacher Update Tool) update solution for field device management in industrial environments for the first time.

Thanks to its support for OPC UA, MQTT and Modbus, the IT monitoring solution 'Paessler PRTG' can integrate both IT and OT environments, as modern production processes include industrial components as well as numerous IT systems and devices.

As of January 1, 2024, Robert Isele will take over the leadership and management of Inova Semiconductors together with Roland Neumann, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Inova.

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Three out of four manufacturers in Germany are confronted with disruptions to their supply chains several times a year. A recent survey by Kinaxis, a provider of supply chain management, shows that many still find it difficult to react quickly enough.

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The '5073B' charge amplifier from Kistler offers users a high degree of flexibility thanks to its individually configurable data acquisition and the internal calculation and weighting of multiple sensor signals, according to the manufacturer.

The bidirectional energy analyzer for single-phase systems 'EM511' complements the 'EM500' energy meter series from Carlo Gavazzi.

The 'smartLink HW-DP' gateway from Softing Industrial enables access to Profibus DP networks independently of the controller. The gateway can be seamlessly integrated without disrupting the operation of existing installations.

Nortec in Hamburg will once again take place on the usual date: From January 23 to 26, 2024, over 140 exhibitors will be presenting products and solutions relating to machines and systems, tools and devices, control systems and measurement technology.

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Puls is expanding the 'Dimension' product family with three DIN rail power supply units with 240 W or 480 W output power and integrated Ethercat interface.

The AiF German Federation of Industrial Research Associations, the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and the German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (DKE) are pooling their strengths and expertise.

Numerous meetings, more projects, staff shortages - there are many reasons for stress. Coach Karsten Drath gives tips on how to get through the working day stress-free.

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Setting goals is important, but how you get there is just as crucial to the success of the company, Achim Dries, CEO of the Vahle Group, is convinced. In this anniversary interview, he explains why momentum is of central importance for managing activities.

The sensor-based Internet of Things (IoT) enables practical solutions for rural areas, preventive maintenance for industry and the sustainable use of resources. Alpha-Omega Technology identifies three trends for the IoT in 2024.

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Exactly 25 years ago, the "Unity" and "Zarya" modules became the foundation for the International Space Station (ISS): Nasa celebrated this with a telephone ceremony. However, the future of the ISS remains uncertain.

Large-scale cyber attacks often target public institutions and companies. But many private individuals also feel threatened.

Posic launches a new version of the encoder kit 'IT5602C' with higher speed and finer resolution.

With the 'IMEA 64', PWB encoders is expanding its portfolio of bearingless absolute encoders with magnetic scanning. It can be used to precisely record single and multiturn positions even when de-energized and store them for up to 18 years.

Omron Robotics and Safety Technologies and Lowpad BV have entered into a strategic partnership to complement Omron's mobile robots with Lowpad's flat solutions.