
Building blocks for Industry 4.0
I4.0-capable components on machines and systems are essential for the smart factory of the future - everything from sensors and control systems to cloud connectivity is required. Below is a small selection.
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I4.0-capable components on machines and systems are essential for the smart factory of the future - everything from sensors and control systems to cloud connectivity is required. Below is a small selection.

Turck is expanding the functionalities of the TBEN-S-RFID Ethernet/RFID interfaces. A free firmware update is available for the block I/O modules with IP67 protection, which offers functions such as the license-free 'Argee' programming environment.
Linear position sensors are indispensable in hydraulic applications. Magnetostrictive measuring systems are particularly suitable for detecting the piston rod position in fluid cylinders.

The Ko²SiBus research project aims to develop new methods for the cost-effective monitoring of data lines in running industrial plants. On February 21, representatives of the consortium met to exchange information.

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.

What's happening in the field of control systems? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current products from the field of control technology in a picture gallery.

As part of the big data trend, many new products are coming onto the market - from boards, gateways and data loggers to software and security solutions.
What new products will exhibitors be presenting at SPS IPC Drives 2017? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what can be seen in the Nuremberg exhibition halls this year.

The TX500 HMI controllers from Turck have been designed for use in small to medium-sized machines whose processes need to be controlled, operated and monitored on site.

"Integrated Industry - Creating Value" is the motto of the world's most important industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe 2017. Computer&AUTOMATION shows an excerpt of the products that can be seen in Hanover in a picture gallery.