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Accuracy class, measurement inputs and interfaces - these have been the key features of measuring amplifiers to date. In the course of Industry 4.0, others will be added, such as remote diagnostics, web interface and pre-calculation in the module.
read more...Digitalization is progressing at a rapid pace. Can small and medium-sized companies keep up? Andreas Hoberg, Chief Sales Officer at Ingenics, talks about the status quo and the opportunities and risks involved in implementation.
read more...Digitalization is changing the way industrial companies research and develop products, services and other benefits. But how do you go about it? A visit to the 'IIoT Innovation Center' can provide food for thought and initial practical experience.
read more...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...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...The seamless mapping of material flows is essential for the optimization and automated control of production in Industry 4.0. Valuable information for the digital twin is provided by the position data of objects recorded via real-time radio positioning.
read more...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...Adaptable production is a prerequisite for modern Industry 4.0 applications. Rigid installations such as conveyor belts or automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that follow guidelines on the floor no longer meet this requirement.
read more...What does Industry 4.0 mean for sensor manufacturer Sick? Dr. Robert Bauer, CEO of Sick, comments on the need for openness and problems with standardization.
read more...More and more IoT platforms are entering the market. For manufacturing companies and machine manufacturers, there is a risk that they will come between themselves and their existing customers - with far-reaching consequences. A new way of 'thinking in ecosystems' is needed.
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