
I/O modules become smart
Big data is all well and good - but how can the 'data bridge' between the automation and IT worlds be built cost-effectively? For TE Connectivity, the answer lies in smart I/O modules.
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Big data is all well and good - but how can the 'data bridge' between the automation and IT worlds be built cost-effectively? For TE Connectivity, the answer lies in smart I/O modules.
The third generation of the Raspberry Pi is the latest development stage of the popular maker platform. However, the increase in computing power is limited - the Raspberry Pi's extensive hardware/software ecosystem is much more interesting.

What's new in industrial PCs? Our picture gallery shows you the latest products in this area - from conventional embedded devices to USB hubs and specially enhanced Raspberry Pi devices.
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What is currently happening in the fieldbus, Ethernet and wireless sectors? Computer&AUTOMATION has compiled new products in a picture gallery.

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.