
The IoT for engineers
How can the Internet of Things be used? What needs to be considered for IoT projects? How might the internal company structure need to be adapted? - A two-day practical seminar provides answers to these questions.
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How can the Internet of Things be used? What needs to be considered for IoT projects? How might the internal company structure need to be adapted? - A two-day practical seminar provides answers to these questions.
Using the Internet of Things - this is often mistakenly understood to mean: "Collect as much data as possible!" Klaus-Dieter Walter and Dr. Hans Egermeier explain what really matters and how companies should approach the topic.
Cloud solutions form the basis of Industry 4.0. However, the tasks of a cloud in the factory environment are different to those for 'normal' public tasks. Smart factory concepts therefore rely on edge and fog computing as a supplement to the cloud. But what does such a solution look like?
IO-Link is used for simple wiring of intelligent, complex sensors and actuators using a standardized 3-wire sensor cable. In future, devices will also communicate wirelessly via IO-Link.
How has automation technology changed over the past 20 years? Heinrich Munz, twice named Industry 4.0 Manager of the Year, looks back over the last 20 years and dares to look ahead to the next decade.
IIoT and Industry 4.0 are set to revolutionize value creation and business processes. However, Klaus-Dieter Walter and Dr. Hans Egermeier are certain that a lot still needs to happen in companies in order to benefit from this.

New hall, new topics and a new name - that was SPS IPC Drives 2018 in seven minutes.

The OPC UA and TSN communication standards are major topics of discussion in the industry. This could not be overlooked at SPS IPC Drives 2018.

The CLPA is now cooperating with AutomationML e. V.: CC-Link device profiles are to be integrated into AutomationML models.

Automated vehicles are supposed to provide relief from traffic jams and reduce traffic accidents and air pollution. However, the study 'Self-Driving Vehicles, Robo-Taxis and the Urban Mobility Revolution' shows that Europeans have their doubts.