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Real-time transparency in the material flow: this was the goal set by Miba when it set out to digitalize its internal logistics processes. But how successful was the close link between ERP and MES in the end? - A field report.
read more...How will network technology in companies change in 2020? Axel Simon, Chief Technologist at HPE Aruba, takes a look into the crystal ball
read more...As virtual representatives of real machines, digital twins open up new possibilities for maintaining and servicing complex industrial plants and systems. A project report.
read more...The IoT has changed the requirements for processing data provided by machine sensors and actuators. This needs to happen as quickly as possible - preferably where the data is generated. Edge nodes and swarm computing systems take on this task.
read more...Turning huge amounts of data into valuable information - how can this smart industry approach be implemented? Linking PC-based controllers with Matlab and a cloud-based IoT analytics service can be a viable approach.
read more...Despite digitalization and I4.0, the technical functions in a process plant do not become simpler if you break them down to the smallest detail. Nevertheless, the high level of difficulty can be overcome by combining the right tools in the right way.
read more...The necessary new business models are repeatedly cited as the hallmark of an Industry 4.0 environment. But to date, very few companies have seen any of this. Schneider Electric now has a few models up and running.
read more...Investments in predictive maintenance systems are worthwhile in order to proactively detect damage. Not only does this increase the service life of a machine, it also opens up new business models for machine manufacturers.
read more...The BMBF project 'Basissystem Industrie 4.0' expired at the end of June 2019. Together with NetApp and Objective Partner, Fraunhofer IESE now offers Industry 4.0 solutions with support and adaptation to customer systems on the basis of this project. - An interview with the project managers.
read more...German companies have been hesitant about the cloud for a long time, but now things are really taking off. More and more manufacturers are using multiple cloud providers - whether strategically or due to shadow IT. But how can the complexity of the multi-cloud be mastered?
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