Congatec, a provider of embedded and edge computing technology, has appointed Dominik Reßing as its new CEO.

Trend Micro presents the generative AI tool "Trend Companion". It is designed to help IT security analysts optimize their workflows and, according to the provider, can significantly reduce the time required for manual risk assessments and threat investigations.

Logistics to wind turbines on the high seas could be simplified with the use of drones: The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is working with energy supplier EnBW to determine requirements and possibilities.

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Almost a year ago, on November 30, 2022, OpenAI presented the chatbot ChatGPT to the public - a sensation for business and society. IT service provider Adesso has investigated how the application has been received in business.

The German Sustainability Award in the hydraulics, pumps and compressors category went to Festo in 2023. The award is based on the goals of Agenda 2030 and thus on key areas of transformation such as climate, biodiversity, resources, supply chain and society.

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Basler and MVTec are cooperating independently with Siemens. The new partnerships will enable customers to integrate machine vision applications directly into their existing automation technology.

Racism is closer than you think. A reason to show your colors!

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'OCS-I/O' is a compact, expandable I/O system to supplement the PLC controllers from Horner Automation. The system can be used both as a local extension and decentralized.

According to the manufacturer Conta-Clip, the 'KDSI-SR' inverse modular cable entry system ensures reliable sealing, flexibility and time savings when feeding through cables and wires with and without connectors.

TXOne Networks has announced the second generation of its 'Edge Engine'. It is designed to prevent the spread of malware in OT networks and ensure reliable operation.

Until now, many users were not prepared to invest in IIoT - business was going very well as it was. The need for demonstrable sustainability is now changing the motivational situation.

How do you make the same software available for different operating systems and in different app stores and marketplaces? Stefan Niermann from Inosoft explains the procedure.

TTTech Industrial is one of the first companies in Austria to be certified by TÜV Austria in accordance with the industrial cybersecurity standard IEC 62443-4-1. Herbert Hufnagel explains what this means for processes, products and users.

With the ASi-5 Safety Muting Module 'BWU4411' in IP67 from Bihl+Wiedemann, various muting solutions up to SIL3/PLe can be efficiently implemented.

Filterfans are the most commonly used solution for climate control. Rittal is now making this seemingly simple technology smart. The EC filterfans can be recorded via the Rittal IoT interface.

With the 'ibaM-DAQ' edge device, users of the iba system record their process data directly on the machine or system. The measurement data is stored in the device, while the process can be monitored in real time with 'ibaInCycle'. Dr. Andreas Quick provides more details.

The Zimmer Group's Match end-of-arm ecosystem is compatible with almost every common lightweight robot. The system is suitable for cobots and conventional 6-axis robots, even in automated continuous operation.

The aim of the TWIN4TRUCKS project is to develop a comprehensive system for the digital, networked production of commercial vehicles. The project has been running since September 2022 and the course has now been set for the next two years.

The edge AI system 'Vision Box AI' from Imago Technologies is based on Nvidia's 'Jetson AGX Orin' computer module. It is designed for vision applications and inference programs.

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Mechanical engineering is faced with numerous challenges such as more complex customer requirements and smaller batch sizes. One promising strategy for overcoming these is modular production.