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The signs are pointing to growth: according to VDMA annual figures, German intralogistics providers achieved an estimated production volume of EUR 20.8 billion in 2016 - which corresponds to growth of 1%. This is set to be topped next year.
read more...Around 180 visitors attended the VDI's 5th Industry 4.0 symposium in Düsseldorf at the end of January. In addition to all the technology, social aspects of the emerging industrial revolution were also on the agenda.
read more...What will industrial work look like in the future? Together with the University of Stuttgart, Fraunhofer would like to provide insights in the 'Future Work Lab', which was opened by Federal Research Minister Dr. Johanna Wanka at the beginning of February 2017.
read more...Machine-to-machine communication
As part of the VDMA Info Day 'Industry 4.0 Standards in Application', the VDMA Robotics Department and the OPC Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an OPC UA Robotics Companion Specification.
read more...Ericsson and RWTH Aachen University are pushing ahead with the development and further research of the new 5G mobile communications technology in the field of Industry 4.0. With this goal in mind, they have now announced the launch of a 'Center Connected Industry'.
read more...As part of the National IT Summit in Saarbrücken, the Industry 4.0 platform presented the results of its work: in addition to progress in standardization and a change in personnel, there is new support - especially for SMEs.
read more...The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) has developed workplaces of the future together with industry partners. A look at the prototypes.
read more...The NIKI 4.0 research project aims to demonstrate the benefits of networked production to SMEs. Medium-sized companies should be able to try out Industry 4.0 in their own production halls without major conversions and investment costs.
read more...S&T intends to acquire up to 29.9% of Kontron's shares. The aim is to take on a leading role in the field of Industry 4.0 and IoT. The deal is to be financed through a partnership with Apple supplier Foxconn.
read more...The 80th IEC General Assembly will take place in Frankfurt am Main from October 10 to 14. Over 3,500 of these experts from 71 countries are expected to attend.
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