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Carl Martin Welcker announced a real production increase of 1% at the VDMA's economic press conference. The association president thus confirmed the forecast for the mechanical and plant engineering sector for this year.
read more...According to Bitkom, sales of Industry 4.0 solutions will increase by 21% to EUR 5.9 billion in the current year. This means that the German market for hardware, software and IT services for Industry 4.0 is once again experiencing rapid double-digit growth.
read more...Schunk, manufacturer of gripper systems, has won the Hermes Award 2017. This was announced at the opening of the Hannover Messe 2017. The Federal Minister of Education and Research, Prof. Dr. Johanna Wanka, presented the industry prize, which is endowed with 100,000 euros.
read more...Saarland University / Hannover Messe 2017
Where exactly is the subway or the train in the tunnel? Where is someone trying to get onto a property where they have no business being? Or: Who has a cell phone with them when they shouldn't? Answers can be found in a thin sensor cable that scientists at Saarland University are working on.
read more...A new development from TU Wien is set to bring major benefits for electric vehicles and many other applications: The electric planetary motor combines motor and gearbox; it is space-saving, fail-safe and energy-efficient. It will be presented at the Hannover Messe 2017.
read more...Hannover Messe 2017 / Industry 4.0
The really exciting topic at this year's Hannover Messe is not so much new technologies, says Eric Schaeffer, industry expert at Accenture. In this interview, he explains what he will be paying particular attention to in Hanover.
read more...Not only products, but also concrete examples of digital transformation can be discovered at the Hannover Messe - from augmented reality and robotics to the cloud. Computer&AUTOMATION presents interesting showcases in a series of pictures.
read more...Together with Microsoft, Iconics is showcasing augmented reality solutions at the Hannover Messe 2017 - implemented with Hololens glasses. Iconics has developed a client for its Genesis 64 visualization software to tap into the possibilities of the data glasses.
read more...Mechanical and plant engineering
Demos with VR glasses have become a popular visitor magnet at industrial trade fairs - including Lenze at the Hannover Messe 2017. Is there more to it than just a trade fair gimmick? Michael May, Master Trainer in the Automation division at Lenze, gives his opinion.
read more...Industrial companies of all sizes can benefit from the digital transformation: Siemens wants to make this clear at its 3,500 m2 stand at the Hannover Messe. The focus will be on the further expanded range of products and services for the 'Digital Enterprise'.
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