For more expertise in the field
Training courses using AR and VR technologies can prepare field technicians for real-life use in industrial plants. But where does it make sense to use it and what requirements are necessary?
read more...read more...The 'digital administration shell' of the potato
Business IT specialists at Saarland University have set themselves the goal of optimizing the processes of potato farmers and food producers - from the harvest to the finished chips. Among other things, a 'pain-sensitive' tuber is intended to help.
read more...Using the toolbox to implement RAMI 4.0
The standardization of the reference architecture model for Industry 4.0 - RAMI 4.0 for short - has laid the foundation for describing complex systems. Since then, however, there have been hardly any examples of concrete applications. Is the right tool support missing here?
read more...Production plant / 3D printing
Factory to go
In future, companies will be able to produce directly close to their customers. This is made possible by the transportable container 'CassaMobile', which contains a complete, automated production line. Fraunhofer researchers and partners have developed the mobile factory in the EU project of the same name.
read more...Bavaria gets competence network for AI
The Bavarian state government is planning to establish a competence network for artificial intelligence in several locations. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft - in cooperation with the universities in Munich and Erlangen-Nuremberg - will play a coordinating role.
read more...Professional data glasses with USB-C interface
Epson took the opinions of its test customers into account when developing the 'BT-35E' data glasses. In addition to adjustable temples and a nose pad for spectacle wearers, a USB-C and HDMI interface for importing external data has been integrated.
read more...Global mechanical engineering market / Study
Digitalization brings highs
The digital transformation is creating a special boom in the global mechanical engineering industry - this is the conclusion of the 'Industrial Goods Study 2018'. However, machine and plant manufacturers have some catching up to do when it comes to digitalizing their manufacturing processes.
read more...Software AG buys Trendminer
Software AG has announced the acquisition of Trendminer. Founded in 2008, the company will complement the product portfolio in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 area.
read more...Rockwell Automation joins PTC
Rockwell Automation is investing EUR 1 billion in PTC, a provider of IoT and augmented reality software. The aim of the partnership is to combine the technologies.
read more...Award-winning apps have been announced
At Cebit 2018, Deutsche Messe and the BMBF presented the 'Cebit Innovation Award' to three innovative app developments - including an app for finding a parking space. Anja Karliczek, Federal Minister of Education and Research, presented the prizes to the teams.
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