Sigmatek presented the LASAL software platform with object-oriented programming (OOP) in 2002. The company was the first automation solution provider to move away from strictly sequential programming and has been using object-oriented programming ever since.
The uIBX-260-EHL mini box PC from Compmall is fanless, shock and vibration resistant, MIL-STD-810H compliant and WLAN 6E compatible.
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International Federation of Robotics
Quantum computing is still at the beginning of its development potential. However, current transformation examples and trends already show that quantum computers are becoming increasingly powerful. A look at the status quo.
The electronics and connection technology company Weidmüller is expanding its headquarters in Detmold with a new production building. The new building will be used for the production of electronic components, among other things.
Standards and directives provide global guidance on how products, machines and systems should be designed, manufactured and used safely. Digitalization and networking are changing the standards landscape, and the focus is shifting to industrial security requirements.
From September 2023, Heinz-Werner Schmidt will be the new Managing Director for Sales and Marketing at Stiebel Eltron. As the second Managing Director, he will lead the Stiebel Eltron Group together with the Chairman of the Management Board, Dr. Kai Schiefelbein.
Rauscher is expanding its image processing portfolio with 3D cameras from Photoneo.
The low-cost portfolio from IDS, which specifically addresses price-sensitive applications, is being expanded to include the 'uEye XLS' camera family.
Companies are skeptical about TikTok, WhatsApp and even the Metaverse when it comes to security - but not the AI chatbot ChatGPT. In a study, Gigamon examined the perception of security in 150 German companies.
Studies show: Companies that use AI engineering practices to develop and manage adaptive AI systems have a competitive advantage. Consequently, it is important to drive forward the introduction of AI in order not to fall behind.
The aim of a correct maintenance strategy is to be able to predict a fault event in order to carry out the repair before the event occurs and thus before a machine failure.
The ultra high-speed camera 'Phantom T4040' from High Speed Vision enables the analysis of fast sporadic events in research, development, automation and quality assurance.
ifm is organizing the 'innovate-a-thon' on 20 and 21 October 2023 under the motto 'Let's explore the future together', bringing together IT specialists, students and trainees to work creatively on topics related to programming and cybersecurity.
Schneider Electric is supporting partners from the semiconductor industry in climate-friendly business with a new program. 'Catalyze' aims to reduce CO₂ emissions along the entire supply chain of participating companies.
From driverless cars to the app store
In just a few decades, we have seen ground-breaking advances in different areas. These innovations have transformed the way we live, work, learn and communicate. A selection of highlights of these achievements.
In 1998, we were proud of our innovative technology - and we still are - but today we see it as the basis for a cooperative partnership.
The BGL MiniSlot fork light barriers from Balluff can be used flexibly thanks to different installation shapes and connection options. Thanks to clearly visible light beam markings, they are easy to position and adjust, according to the supplier.
Hy-Line Communication Products is expanding its product portfolio in the technologies Cellular 5G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with four modules.
Kunbus presents the 'RevPi Connect 4', the fourth generation of the 'Revolution Pi' and the first to be based on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 (CM4).
When I joined Computer&Automation at the beginning of 2000, my previous studies in marketing communications had largely sensitized me to advertising for the end consumer. Two worlds collided.
