Articles and background information on the topic
followed up! - with Rainer Brehm, Siemens
Industrial automation has experienced an enormous upswing in the last 25 years. But where exactly is automation today and where should or must it be in the future? Rainer Brehm takes a stand in this interview.
read more...For 25 years, Computer&Automation has accompanied the growing influence of IT in automation technology. Ultimately, IT and automation can no longer be clearly separated. In this anniversary issue, you can read about the importance that automation could have in the future.
read more...In a two-part series of articles, we shed light on the PLC's path to virtual control. In this second part of the article series, the focus is on functionally safe controllers - i.e. safety controllers. Can they also be virtualized?
read more...I am a Germanist by training with a soft spot for words and their impact. In addition, the world of technology has always had a very special appeal for me - because let's be honest: if you've been an editor at Computer&Automation for 22 years, you can't do it without enthusiasm!
read more..."Computer" - with this element in our magazine name in 1998, we wanted to take account of the IT influence in automation technology that was already emerging at the time. However, the expected IT influence took much longer than we expected at the time.
read more...Technology is a wonderful thing. As a tool, it helps us with many things. However, skepticism is a constant companion of new technologies.
read more...It's not just Computer&Automation that has reason to celebrate this year - numerous companies in the industry are also celebrating anniversaries in 2023. And whether it's ten, 50 or even 100 years - they all share a sense of pride in what they have achieved.
read more...Interview with Michael Walser, Sematicon
The industry is talking about cybersecurity, but it has not yet reached the masses, says Michael Walser from Sematicon. Find out why this is the case and what dangers in-house developments can pose in our interview.
read more...Interview with Hartmut Rauen, VDMA
The shortage of skilled workers is real. Hartmut Rauen knows that this is not due to the attractiveness of the training program. Rather, the aim is to improve communication and highlight the importance of technology for the future. Another topic: the German jungle of regulations.
read more...25 years of CTX Thermal Solutions
CTX Thermal Solutions has been in business for 25 years. An interview with Wilfried Schmitz, Managing Director and founder.
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