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A cooperation between Google and Labster, a provider of laboratory simulations, has resulted in an app for virtual reality-supported laboratory simulation. Arizona State University will use it to offer a complete online degree course in biology.
read more...Digitalization is changing the way industrial companies research and develop products, services and other benefits. But how do you go about it? A visit to the 'IIoT Innovation Center' can provide food for thought and initial practical experience.
read more...Phoenix Contact / Deutsche Messe
Phoenix Contact and the Deutsche Messe Technology Academy have agreed on an active cooperation for qualification in the field of Industry 4.0: In 'Industry Academies', they want to impart specialist knowledge for digitization in an application-oriented manner in several countries.
read more...The aseptic filling of food is a difficult task. The demands on the automation technology used in the machines are correspondingly high, especially in terms of motion control. One example.
read more...Training courses using AR and VR technologies can prepare field technicians for real-life use in industrial plants. But where does it make sense to use it and what requirements are necessary?
read more...Cebit 2018 / Mixed reality solution
In future, users of virtual reality (VR) will be able to interact with each other between real and virtual worlds even more easily, naturally and in real time. The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute presented a new X-Reality technology that makes this possible at Cebit 2018.
read more...A mobile edge computing PC combined with data glasses: Toshiba wants to enter the Industry 4.0 market with this assisted reality solution, as Jörg Schmidt, Head of B2B PC DACH at Toshiba Europe, explains.
read more...Digital solutions / Industry 4.0
The automation specialist Lenze is bundling its activities in the field of digital solutions and technology innovations in Bremen: It has opened the digital innovation lab 'Dock One' on the premises of its subsidiary Encoway.
read more...Audi wants to use virtual reality to assess the designs of new cars and thus reduce the number of time-consuming physical test models. The technology also offers potential in production.
read more...At ifm electronic, visitors to the trade fair were able to familiarize themselves with the company's portfolio not only in the conventional way, but also virtually - using augmented reality. Michael Marhofer, CEO of the ifm group of companies, reveals the intention behind this.
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