With the COM Express Compact module series 'TQMx120' and 'TQMx130', the TQ Group is expanding its range of embedded modules in the 15 W, 28 W and 45 W CPU power ranges.

Portwell Europe launches 'NANO-6064', a board for embedded systems in the Nano-ITX form factor (120 mm x 120 mm).

Avnet Embedded has launched a comprehensive starter kit for the scalable SMARC 2.1.1 module family 'MSC SM2S-IMX93', which integrates the i.MX 93 application processor from NXP Semiconductors.

Just in time for Hannover Messe 2023, another wireless network technology - LoRaWAN - will be installed in addition to the 5G campus network on the exhibition grounds in Hanover. Digimondo and Deutsche Messe recently concluded an agreement for this.

An independent jury, consisting of members of the WomenPower Congress Advisory Board, has nominated three women for the Engineer Powerwoman Award. The winner will be announced on April 21 during the opening of the WomenPower Congress.

New technologies in the embedded industry, sustainable product design and the role of partnership in development: Phytec CTO Bodo Huber in an interview with Joachim Kroll.

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The German robotics and automation sector expects industry growth of 9% to EUR 15.7 billion in 2023.

It is not easy for developers to correctly evaluate the different form factors of the standardization bodies. Depending on the performance class, only a single standard is usually recommended for new system designs. However, there are also exceptions.

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With effect from April 1, 2023, the Supervisory Board of Lapp Holding has appointed Hubertus Breier (45) as the new Chief Innovation and Technology Officer.

The independent jury of the Hannover Messe has nominated three companies for the Hermes Award: ACS, Beckhoff and Bosch Rexroth. The winner will be announced during the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe on April 16, 2023.

In future, the modular touch panels from Christ Electronic Systems can also be used as control units.

With the Codesys Safety SIL2 add-on, manufacturers can certify their Codesys-based control units, ECUs and PLCs for safety applications in accordance with IEC 61508 for SIL2 or EN ISO 13849 up to PLd with significantly reduced effort.

Sysgo has responded to the increased threat situation in the area of cyber security: The Separation Kernel PikeOS 5.1.3. achieves EAL 5+.

The DC-INDUSTRIE2 research project came to an end after seven years. The project investigated the potential of direct current technology for industrial production facilities. A follow-up project is already underway.

Xavier Hamers will join the Leuze Management Board as the new CEO and Chairman of the Management Board on April 1, 2023.

Claus Bischoff will become the new Chief Technology Officer at Lenze on May 1 after a one-month transition period.

From 14 to 16 March 2023, the Exhibition Center Nuremberg was the hotspot for the international embedded community. Over 950 exhibitors from 44 countries presented their new products and solutions at the embedded world Exhibition&Conference.

Just over a year ago, the EU enacted a new version of the "Radio Equipment Directive" - with stricter requirements for the cyber security of embedded systems. OEMs and embedded developers should react today to the requirements of tomorrow.

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At the Würth Sales Center VZ West, 60 hands sort around 3,000 boxes of screws, nuts and other fasteners every day. A collaborative robot provides support. It has learned to see, grasp and sort.

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At the Hannover Messe, Festo is presenting the 'BionicCellFactory', the next step on the way to industrializing biological transformation in order to cultivate biomass efficiently, resource-efficiently and on a large scale.