Computer&Automation and InoNet - together half a century of expertise: from the beginnings of digitalization to IIoT, AI and security.

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Vision On Line, founded on June 1, 2023, will continue the previous activities of Cretec Cybernetics with a sharpened business model.

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The European Machine Vision Association (EMVA) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2023. EMVA President Dr. Chris Yates answers questions about the 'ups and downs'.

The problems with wind power are causing Siemens Energy record losses. Perhaps too much speed is also to blame, they say. Many answers about the future will now take until November.

On June 1, 2023, Bürkert Fluid Control Systems from Ingelfingen acquired a majority stake in the Swiss start-up ReseaTech from Burgdorf. The two companies have been working successfully on joint projects since 2021.

Solid is how the results for the 3rd quarter can be described. Siemens was able to increase sales by 10 % and incoming orders were 15 % up on the same period last year at 24.2 billion euros. However, the forecast has not been raised.

The Oppenweiler-based automation supplier Murrelektronik has appointed Jürgen Erkert, its former Director of Finance & Accounting, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the companies Murrelektronik and MEG Murrelektronik Beteiligungen.

The focus of the advertising message at the time was to convey the unique selling proposition of the product and also to strengthen awareness of the Pilz brand. Today, our broad product portfolio and our extensive range of services and qualifications are core motifs

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Framence, a company known for creating photorealistic digital twins for technical facilities and industrial sites, has entered into a strategic partnership with French company Néphélé Data Control.

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary, Thomas Rudel explains why a distributor must offer more than a stable logistics system, why the step towards becoming a system and development partner is crucial and what risks exist for Europe in the semiconductor market.

The yellow-grey mouse has made its mark: an expressive image and a striking color scheme are not the only changes!

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A look back shows what we have achieved. The exciting thing is where the journey is going! The new technologies are the signposts!

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With the ADI Catalyst, Analog Devices is taking a new approach to product and system development. In this interview, Martin Cotter, President Analog Devices EMEA, talks about cross-company development, deep trust and what Europe has to do with it.

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The 'Smartline' vacuum transmitters from Thyracont measure in the range from low vacuum to high vacuum and support the control of industrial vacuum processes.

Faulhaber is launching the housing-less 'MC3603', a motion controller whose compact dimensions make it particularly suitable for integration in device construction and medical technology applications.

With the 'GP42', 'GP56' and 'GP80' series, Nanotec offers high-torque planetary gearboxes in three sizes. According to the manufacturer, the compact modules can be easily adapted to individual requirements and have a long service life.

At first glance, different companies are advertising here. A second glance reveals that both advertisements are about CODESYS.

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Over the last 25 years, Siemens has recognized the importance of using software in conjunction with hardware and has introduced a wide range of technological innovations and solutions.

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The factory equipment sector urgently needs to invest in data-based services in order to secure its long-term competitiveness. This is the conclusion of a market study by the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft's lead market for plant and mechanical engineering.

How has electrical automation developed over the last 25 years and what does its future look like? Rahman Jamal, who spent more than 30 years at National Instruments in a global role and now works as a speaker on technical and social issues of the future, gives his opinion.