Security analysis by the BSI
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has carried out a security analysis to assess the quality of OPC UA's security mechanisms.
read more...read more..."The" marketplace for Industry 4.0
It is set to become the global hotspot for Industry 4.0 - this year's Hannover Messe from April 25 to 29, 2016. The trade fair is receiving a tailwind for this goal from its partner country, the USA, the world champion of IT technology.
read more...The new products from Pilz
Pilz hosted its annual press conference on April 6: In addition to the figures for the past financial year 2015, the provider of safe automation solutions from Ostfildern also announced the first information on the Hannover Messe innovations.
read more...Mechanical engineering exports to the USA
"Made in Germany" not damaged
According to the VDMA, German mechanical engineering companies are optimistic: despite the VW emissions scandal, they expect more business with the USA, the partner country of the 2016 Hannover Messe, in 2016. However, the VDMA warns against too much euphoria.
read more...The nominees for the Hermes Award
Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka, Federal Minister of Education and Research, will announce the winner of the Hermes Award 2016 on April 24 following the opening ceremony of the Hannover Messe. The jury has now nominated the five finalists.
read more..."We are developing a new category of sensor: the motor itself"
Intelligent motors that know for themselves whether they are still running smoothly without sensors, that can be controlled efficiently and coordinated with other drives: Professor Matthias Nienhaus and his team at Saarland University are turning the engine itself into a sensor.
read more...Copa-Data supports Wago's Dima approach
With 'Dima', Wago presented a new approach for the modular automation of process systems at the main Namur meeting in November 2014. Copa-Data is now the first supplier of a process control system to work on this project.
read more...The new products from Siemens
Siemens is expanding its offering for the 'Digital Enterprise' - the end-to-end digital company. At Hannover Messe 2016, the company will be showcasing innovations in power distribution, automation and drive technology as well as industrial software.
read more...The new products from ABB
With Light+Building in Frankfurt and the Hannover Messe, two important events for the automation industry are casting their shadows ahead. ABB has now announced its first innovations for both trade fairs.
read more...Obama opens the Hannover Messe 2016
The USA is the partner country of the Hannover Messe this year - and the organizers are therefore expecting a high-ranking visitor from there: US President Barack Obama will open the industrial trade fair together with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
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