
'Software & IT' in focus
Last year, SPS IPC Drives bundled the topic of 'Software & IT in manufacturing' in Hall 6. In response to high demand, this concept was extended to Hall 5 in 2018.
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Last year, SPS IPC Drives bundled the topic of 'Software & IT in manufacturing' in Hall 6. In response to high demand, this concept was extended to Hall 5 in 2018.

The new 'Vehicle Computer Compact M8' embedded box PCs from Syslogic have no moving parts, are shock and vibration resistant and are designed for an operating temperature range of -40 to +85 °C.

'All about automation' is the motto at Messe Friedrichshafen on March 12 and 13, 2019. The trade fair spectrum includes core automation products as well as solutions and advice on Industry 4.0 / digitalization. The organizer expects over 200 exhibitors.

With the Nuvo-5100VTC, Industrial Computer Source presents an embedded PC that is E-Mark and EN-50155-certified and is therefore suitable for installation in vehicles. The devices are equipped with sixth-generation Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 CPUs.

ICP Germany / Syslogic / Axiomtec
Box IPCs optimized for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) have been demonstrated by several providers, heralding a new era.

With the RevPi-Connect, Kunbus introduces the newest member of its Revolution Pi product family to the market. The device, designed as an IIoT gateway for machine and plant construction, is housed in a DIN rail housing.

From November 27 to 29, 2018, the Nuremberg exhibition grounds were once again all about electric automation. The Computer&AUTOMATION team captured everything there was to see on site with its camera.

Final figures for SPS IPC Drives 2018
The 29th SPS IPC Drives has come to an end. A total of 65,700 visitors flocked to Nuremberg to find out about the latest products and solutions from the automation industry. The trade fair thus exceeded the visitor level of the comparable year 2016.
End of the computer trade fair
In view of declining space bookings for 2019 and falling visitor numbers, Deutsche Messe says it is streamlining its event portfolio and discontinuing Cebit as of next year. Other trade events are to cover the topics.

ICP Germany / Syslogic / Axiomtec
Several providers will be showcasing box IPCs that are optimized for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and are set to usher in a new era.