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Laying the foundations for the future of the industrial internet - this is the aim of the 'Find' research project. Under the leadership of the DKFI, an intelligent network management system for Industry 4.0 is to be developed.
read more...The 'Industrial Data Space' is an important cornerstone for the digital economy - a virtual data space for the secure and standardized exchange of data. The initiative is now entering its second phase. The goal: international standardization.
read more...In mid-June 2017, the Industry 4.0 platform presented its recommendations for action on how to implement and strengthen Germany's leading role in the field of Industry 4.0. The 10-point plan is available for download from Computer&AUTOMATION.
read more...The winners of the 2017 national final of Jugend forscht have been announced: at the end of May, Federal Education Minister Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka presented awards to the best young researchers. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the national winners in computer science and technology, including special prize winners.
read more...Saarland University / Hannover Messe 2017
Where exactly is the subway or the train in the tunnel? Where is someone trying to get onto a property where they have no business being? Or: Who has a cell phone with them when they shouldn't? Answers can be found in a thin sensor cable that scientists at Saarland University are working on.
read more...The Federal Ministry of Education and Research and Deutsche Messe AG have presented the Cebit Innovation Award, worth a total of 100,000 euros. The award went to outstanding innovative and application-oriented IT developments.
read more...Under the project management of Infineon, the BMBF-funded project 'Alessio' is investigating how networked machines and durable devices can be equipped with updatable security mechanisms.
read more...Sensor technology and eye tracking
Researchers at TU Kaiserslautern and DFKI are working on an intelligent textbook for tablets and computers in the 'HyperMind' project. With the help of integrated sensors, it should help to identify pupils' strengths and weaknesses at an early stage.
read more...With 'Mixed Reality Production 4.0', DFKI researchers and the BMBF will be presenting new, cross-location forms of human-robot collaboration (HRC) for cross-location production at this year's Cebit.
read more...Kick-off for 'Invent a Chip 2017'
What will the safe and environmentally friendly mobility of the future look like? Under the motto "New Mobility", the nationwide student competition 'Invent a Chip' has now been launched for the 16th time by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the technology association VDE.
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