Articles and background information on the topic
January 2021 makes technology predictions, summarizes security trends, launches associations and raises hopes for predictable trade policy and real trade fairs. In short, the topics of the most-read articles focus on various aspects of collaboration.
read more...GAIA-X and Open Industry 4.0 Alliance
The aim of the GAIA-X Foundation is to establish a European data infrastructure for secure digitalization and networking. The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance is pursuing a similar goal. Gerd Hoppe and Nils Herzberg explain the background to these initiatives at SPS Connect.
read more...The trend towards increasing efficiency in companies through digital transformation does not stop at enclosure construction. However, many companies are hesitant when it comes to implementation. Nicole Kreie, Head of Project Service International at Wago, explains why this should change.
read more...The Eclipse Foundation, currently the largest open source organization in Europe, wants to promote global industry collaboration on open source projects in strategic technologies. Mike Milinkovich, Executive Director of the Eclipse Foundation, explains the plans in an interview
read more...Summer slump my ass: in August, the industry offered all kinds of news and headlines. The focus was on technological trends, potential in production and current trade fair events. The most-read articles of the past month for you.
read more..."Three questions for..." - the July edition
Comprehensive networking opens up new possibilities for automation technology. In our online series "Three questions for..." we asked automation industry experts about the potential of the Industrial IoT for drive technology.
read more...The BMBF project 'Basissystem Industrie 4.0' came to an end a year ago. Now, small and medium-sized companies are to be supported in the introduction of Industry 4.0 on the basis of the project. Project manager Dr. Thomas Kuhn explains the background.
read more...Interview with Hartmut Rauen, VDMA
Mechanical and plant engineering is Germany's job and innovation engine. In this interview, Hartmut Rauen talks about the VDMA's tasks in times of digitalization and which trends and technologies will provide a boost for the industry.
read more...Interview with Ansgar Hinz, VDE
Ansgar Hinz, CEO of VDE, is certain that the coronavirus pandemic has managed to bring German companies out of their "comfort zone and lethargy". Now it's just a matter of not falling back into old patterns, because there is still a lot to do.
read more..."Three questions for..." - the May edition
People react differently to the coronavirus and its consequences. What is it like in everyday working life? In the new part of our "Three questions for..." series, we look at this topic and asked automation experts for their opinions.
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