Ignite the next stage
Hannover Messe 2018 is on the launch pad. From 23 to 27 April, the organizers want to "ignite the next stage of Industry 4.0". Taking part for the first time this year: the CeMAT logistics trade fair and the IAMD.
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Hannover Messe 2018 is on the launch pad. From 23 to 27 April, the organizers want to "ignite the next stage of Industry 4.0". Taking part for the first time this year: the CeMAT logistics trade fair and the IAMD.

After releasing microcode updates for all CPUs of the last five years, Intel is now also announcing new 'Xeon SP' and 'Core i' processors. These rely on a new hardware design to arm themselves against attacks such as 'Meltdown' and 'Spectre'.
Remote maintenance / remote control
For free-moving mobile cranes, the power supply must be ensured onboard - for example in the form of a battery container. The IoT edge gateway and connection to the cloud open up new possibilities for monitoring this around the clock.
More and more IoT platforms are entering the market. For manufacturing companies and machine manufacturers, there is a risk that they will come between themselves and their existing customers - with far-reaching consequences. A new way of 'thinking in ecosystems' is needed.
While the industry currently seems to be focusing exclusively on Industry 4.0, the question arises: What role do conventional machine-related components such as I/O systems with IP65/67 protection still play in this environment?

A study by the Business Software Alliance concludes that Germany is the most recommendable location for cloud providers when it comes to data protection. However, the top ranking is also linked to new parameters.
The fact that IoT systems are very easy to attack has not only been proven by countless live hacks, but also by real botnet attacks. Service access points are proving to be a serious weak point.
How will AI affect automation technology - both directly in the machine and in the cloud? These and other questions will be explored at the 'Artificial Intelligence Forum', which will take place in Stuttgart on May 17.

The specialist media DESIGN&ELEKTRONIK and Markt&Technik are organizing the conference "Internet of Things - from sensor to cloud" for the fourth time under the scientific direction of Prof. Dr. Axel Sikora on 25 October 2018.

Turck has acquired the cloud software from IoT specialist Beck IPC as part of a technology buyout. The software solution is to form the basis for the development of the Mülheim-based automation specialist's own industrial cloud solutions.