HMS takes over Intesis Software
The Swedish company HMS Industrial Networks has acquired all shares in the Spanish-based company Intesis Software, a provider of communication technology for building automation.
read more...read more...BMW cooperates with Intel and Mobileye
BMW intends to cooperate with Intel and Mobileye on autonomous driving in the future. The three companies announced this on Friday. The partners want to put the first series-produced fully automated vehicle on the road in 2021.
read more...News from the area of networking
What is currently happening in the fieldbus, Ethernet and wireless sectors? Computer&AUTOMATION has compiled new products in a picture gallery.
read more...Profibus and Profinet in 2015
Last year, 3 million Profinet devices were launched on the market worldwide, according to the annual survey of the installed portfolio of Profibus & Profinet International (PI). This means that the annual figure for Profinet has surpassed that of Profibus for the first time.
read more...Opportunities of digitalization for mechanical engineering
According to a study by McKinsey and VDMA, new business models based on data will account for over 10% of turnover in the European mechanical engineering sector in 2020. So far, the figure is 3%. The study lists the success factors and trends in the industry.
read more...Continuously monitor Profibus installation
Fieldbuses do not necessarily remain in perfect condition after installation. They can also 'age', so that production downtimes can occur due to bus malfunctions. This situation can be avoided by continuously monitoring the networks.
read more...Double-digit sales growth through JV acquisitions
Stuttgart-based Robert Bosch GmbH posted a record year in 2015 with a clear double-digit increase in turnover. The technology group expects moderate sales growth of 3 to 5% for the current year.
read more...ODVA develops 'cloud specification'
The ODVA has announced a new technical initiative to develop a 'Common Industrial Cloud Interface Specification'. The starting signal for this is to be given in mid-2016 with the formation of a corresponding Special Interest Group (SIG).
read more...Toyota opts for Ethercat
At the Hannover Messe, Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the Japanese car manufacturer has opted for Ethercat as its industrial Ethernet technology and intends to use it in its new factories around the world.
read more...New products in Hanover
"Integrated Industry - Discover Solutions!" was the motto of the world's most important industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe 2016. Computer&AUTOMATION shows an excerpt of the products that were on display in Hanover in a picture gallery.
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