Articles and background information on the topic
The industry is on the move: At SPS, corporations, SMEs and start-ups will be showcasing the solutions they offer for the truly digital transformation of manufacturing technology. Meinrad Happacher explains what this means and why the mix of corporations, SMEs and start-ups is so important.
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 focus: Connection technology
Communication and networking is the central theme of the current issue: first insights into the program of the TSN/A-Conference 2023, the cover story is all about SPE at field level and the "Digital Twin" series deals with the digital twin as an integration entity.
read more...How can digitalization and artificial intelligence help to make production processes sustainable? How can cobots and automated guided vehicles bring variety to everyday working life and how can they support people? Starting points in this issue.
read more...The robotics market has been experiencing enormous growth for years. The mechanical helpers are used in many sectors - industry, logistics, retail and medical technology. They can be used to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy in production processes.
read more...The e-paper for the special issue
Intelligent sensor technology always requires smooth interaction with software and surrounding systems. The examples in this e-paper demonstrate what this can look like in individual cases. This shows that team play counts - in sensor technology as in life.
read more...Read which automation company congratulated the competition with a banner several meters in size, how the ODCA wants to bring DC technology to factories worldwide and why the OPC Foundation is reaching its limits in its push into the IT world.
read more..."Products of the Year 2023" goes interactive: the new e-paper including video news is here! The winners of the readers' poll have been chosen and in our interactive special edition you will find all the winning products at a glance and exclusive videos.
read more...The top news of the issue on the fifth day of the trade fair in Hanover: First summary of Hannover Messe 2023 +++ Interview: Bosch Rexroth +++ Igus: manus awards presented +++ Interview with Markus Asch, Rittal +++ The trade fair partner country 2025
read more...The top news from the fourth issue: Robert Habeck at the Hannover Messe +++ First virtual Simatic controller +++ 75th anniversary at Pilz +++ Interview with Schneider Electric +++ The long road to the App Store +++ 20 years of Optris +++ Sustainable automation with WAGO +++
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