Easy management of devices in Ethernet industrial networks - this is made possible by the Turck Automation Suite, TAS for short. Visitors can find out about its functionality at the trade fair stand.

Posital has completed a comprehensive upgrade of its 'Ixarc' family of incremental encoders - and thus launched an overarching 'Nextgen' initiative. Jörg Paulus, European Managing Director, reports on the current status quo.

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Beckhoff was the first company to present the new planar transport system in 2018. Product Manager Felix Schulte takes stock after five years.

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What mistakes do companies make when integrating robots? How important are integration partners? Dr. Michael Klos, General Manager Robotics Division at Yaskawa Europe, provides answers.

Robotics is seen as a key technology for overcoming various challenges - from the shortage of skilled workers to greater sustainability. Frank Woortmann, Vice President Factory Automation at Phoenix Contact Electronics, summarizes the most important points.

The 'All Electric Society' brings upheaval for power grids and the entire energy system. Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and GEC discuss with visitors how the industry is opening up opportunities - from power generation and distribution to the management of energy flows.

5G is considered a key technology for the smart factory. The international 5G-ACIA working group is laying the foundations for the industrial use of communication technology. General Chair Dr. Andreas Müller on the status quo.

Pepperl+Fuchs is now certified according to IEC 62443-4-1. The company received the certification certificate from TÜV Süd in Nuremberg as part of a handover ceremony.

ipf electronic offers 3-pole M8 couplings for sensor-actuator cables with LED display in a straight design. The compact solutions are available with single or double assembled connection cables.

The 'Modular Bus System (MBS)' from Schlegel is used to easily integrate various operating elements into the control systems of machines or systems. The company has now added a basic and extension module to the system in order to control command devices with IO-Link.

ABB has extended the family of IE5 synchronous reluctance motors IE5-SynRM. The new variant has been developed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in a wide range of speed-controlled industrial applications.

In a new study, the VDMA Electrical Automation Association examines the industry's demand for semiconductors. The results are startling, but also offer opportunities. An economic recovery is expected in the second half of 2024.

Following Beckhoff and B&R, Bosch Rexroth has now also launched a planar transport system with floating shuttles onto the market. What are the differences? Also: 5G-ACIA shows ten different testbeds, generative AI, safety development and software.

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The number of industrial app stores is growing. You can find out who is introducing or managing which store in our Focus section from page 6 onwards, and we also interviewed experts on the topic of OT/IT security. Can IT solutions also be used for OT environments?

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The field of security solutions is broad. Arnold Krille and Steffen Ullrich from Genua provide information on common attack scenarios, security-as-a-service and how SMEs should approach the new regulations.

At the Leuze stand, visitors can find out about solutions for the sensor manufacturer's focus industries - including intralogistics. The topic of safety is also a major focus here.

With the modular and easy-to-install CABseal series from Pflitsch, pre-assembled cables and wires can be easily and safely inserted into control cabinets and housings.

Automotive supplier Voss Automotive presented its latest development at this year's SPS: a sensor glove for detecting correct mating processes. Dr. Anne Völkel, Head of Innovation Projects, explains what's behind it.

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At Baumer this year, trade fair visitors were able to try out smart sensor solutions in an uncomplicated way: A sensor workshop in a special area next to the main stand made this possible. Oliver Schleicher, Managing Director of Baumer Germany, reveals the details.

The SPS is a breeding ground for innovation. This is where the future of industry can be seen. In this interview, Christian Wendler, CEO at Lenze, talks about the trade fair as a partner exchange and how automation can help to master the challenges of our VUCA world.