Fast-track to the ISO/IEC standard
The Eclipse Foundation has now announced the release of Sparkplug 3.0. The Sparkplug specification, which enables a "Plug n Play" Internet of Things, is about to become an official ISO/IEC standard.
read more...read more...Mechanical and plant engineering 2022
The VDMA's balance sheet
High inflation, the war in Ukraine, material bottlenecks and difficulties in the supply chain have taken their toll on the mechanical and plant engineering industry this year. At the VDMA's annual press conference, VDMA President Karl Haeusgen nevertheless drew a confident balance.
read more...Environmental Mobility
The four pillars of the smart factory - digitalization, intralogistics, IT-OT integration and industry ecosystems - will determine the automotive production of the future. What matters now when it comes to 'environmental mobility'.
read more...PTC strengthens Field Service Management
PTC has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ServiceMax for approximately USD 1.46 billion. The acquisition will strengthen the capabilities of PTC's closed-loop PLM portfolio.
read more...Embedded computer for predictive maintenance
Cincoze is launching the DV-1000 embedded computer for predictive maintenance. As a member of the 'Rugged Computing - Diamond' product line, it is suitable for use in harsh environmental conditions.
read more...Open Industry 4.0 Alliance/LNI 4.0
Faster transformation with synergies
The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance is now cooperating with Labs Network Industrie 4.0 e.V.. What brings the two associations together is the expectation of significant scaling in the implementation of industrial transformation in Germany and Europe.
read more...Scalable integration of machine data in IIOT applications
The digitalization and networking of systems forms the basis for optimized production. But how can it be implemented smoothly? How can data exchange between machines and systems, OT/IT integration and cloud connectivity be designed securely and flexibly?
read more...The top articles in October 2022
The top articles in October are outside the norm, showing the advantages of scalability, intelligent robots and the role of AI in control. In addition, the top article from September remains a perennial favorite. Read for yourself.
read more...It doesn't always have to be a cloud
Dedicated servers can be used in almost exactly the same way as the cloud, are often more flexible and have lower total operating costs. Ergo: In many cases, they offer a real alternative to traditional cloud services.
read more...Unclear data protection regulations cause problems for the economy
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has been in force within the European Union since May 25, 2018. This legal framework not only shows internet companies such as Google and Meta their limits, but also poses challenges for the German economy.
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