Sensor communication of the future
What does Industry 4.0 mean for sensor manufacturer Sick? Dr. Robert Bauer, CEO of Sick, comments on the need for openness and problems with standardization.
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IoT edge gateway ensures power supply
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.
read more...The Raspberry Pi strategy from Hilscher
Hilscher has edge gateways of different performance classes in its range. Product Manager Armin Beck explains why a Raspberry Pi variant is now rounding off the lower end of the spectrum.
read more...The open source license
The pub/sub extension of the OPC UA specification has not yet been released when OSADL presents an OPC UA demonstrator at embedded world, which includes both a pub/sub implementation and the connection to a TSN link. Carsten Emde on the background.
read more...News from the field of big data
What options for IoT connectivity are currently available in the manufacturing and industrial environment to implement big data applications? Computer & AUTOMATION has compiled a selection of current products from this area in a series of images.
read more...The data retrofit
A data retrofit can unearth data treasures from systems, from which valuable information can be obtained for machine manufacturers and operators. There are several challenges to overcome - especially when developing and implementing the algorithms.
read more...The platforms come
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.
read more...Ethernet overtakes fieldbuses
In terms of newly installed nodes in factory automation, Industrial Ethernet has overtaken traditional fieldbuses. This is the conclusion of the latest study by HMS Industrial Networks on the market share of industrial networks.
read more...Sigfox cooperates with Eutelsat
For Sigfox, there should no longer be any blank spots when it comes to the Internet of Things: Low-flying satellites now ensure connectivity in remote areas.
read more...Integration of KNX in Codesys
The industrial standard tool Codesys now supports KNX, one of the most important fieldbus systems in building automation. The integration can be seen for the first time at the Light+Building 2018 trade fair.
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