More intelligent together
ABB has entered into a strategic partnership with IBM. The aim is to combine the ABB Ability digital offering with the cognitive capabilities of IBM's Watson IoT.
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ZVEI is optimistic about the future
Dr. Gunther Kegel, Chairman of the ZVEI Automation Association, believes that the automation industry is very well positioned and expects single-digit sales growth this year - in both factory and process automation.
read more...Increased sales, basic orders and profit
ABB has announced its figures for the first quarter of the 2017 financial year. CEO Ullrich Spiesshofer sees "the first signs of market stabilization in parts of the process industry and also some growth signals in early-cycle businesses" in the rising sales.
read more...Interpack 2017 / M2M communication
ChoConnect - four mechanical engineers, one project!
With the 'ChoConnect' M2M project, four machine manufacturers are working with Bosch Rexroth to demonstrate the practical application of OPC UA for networking systems at Interpack 2017. The long-term goal is to develop an official standard.
read more...Planetary motor as a new type of electric drive
A new development from TU Wien is set to bring major benefits for electric vehicles and many other applications: The electric planetary motor combines motor and gearbox; it is space-saving, fail-safe and energy-efficient. It will be presented at the Hannover Messe 2017.
read more...Modular inverter concept put to the test
The testing of drive systems is one of the most important tasks in the development process of an automobile and demands maximum dynamics and flexibility from the test benches used for this purpose. The use of modular frequency inverters creates the basis for this.
read more...Marc Wucherer is a new member of the Executive Board
Dr. Marc Wucherer (47) has been a member of the Executive Board of drive and control system provider Bosch Rexroth since April 10, 2017. He assumes responsibility for global sales.
read more...Mechanical and plant engineering
VR glasses - just a gimmick?
Demos with VR glasses have become a popular visitor magnet at industrial trade fairs - including Lenze at the Hannover Messe 2017. Is there more to it than just a trade fair gimmick? Michael May, Master Trainer in the Automation division at Lenze, gives his opinion.
read more...ABB takes over B&R
The ABB Group has announced the takeover of the Austrian company Bernecker + Rainer Industrie Elektronik (B&R) in order to close its historic gap in machine and factory automation.
read more...ABB Germany - Financial year 2016
Significant increase in operating result
ABB Germany was able to further increase its profit in the 2016 financial year despite a persistently difficult market environment. However, order intake and sales declined.
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