Virtual Commissioning as the Key to Competitiveness
Virtual commissioning is becoming a strategic success factor in manufacturing. A study by Visual Components shows why early simulation reduces costs, minimizes risks and ensures competitiveness.
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The program of the TSN/A Conference 2025 has been announced! On September 23 and 24, the international community from industry, research and development will once again meet in Stuttgart to discuss the latest developments in Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). New this year: Workshop “IT/OT Convergence with OPC UA FX and TSN”
read more...Siemens continues its growth trajectory
Siemens continued its growth trajectory in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (ending June 30, 2025). However, the Industrial Business recorded a decline of 7 percent.
read more...AI agents in the industry | Part 2
Data Architecture as a Foundation in the AI Era
When an AI Agent recommends replacing critical network infrastructure based on subtle performance degradation patterns, human operators face a trust challenge. Should they allocate budget and resources based on advice from the "digital colleague"? What if the recommendations involve substantial investments in time, equipment replacement, or system modernization?
read more...Companies Expand Use of AI Agents in Core Processes
A new IBM study shows that companies no longer see AI agents as an experiment, but want to use them on a large scale for core business processes.
read more...Robotics Insider on the Opportunities of Humanoid Robots
Humanoid robots are still in their infancy. Nikolayi Ensslen (Synapticon) and Michael Mayer-Rosa (Delta Electronics) explain why transparency is now more important than PR, what real progress is being made - and how the industry needs to build trust.
read more...Global Platforms for the Industry
SPS - Smart Production Solutions is further expanding its international presence. With expos and stages in China, Italy, the USA, Thailand and Malaysia, it offers the industry international platforms for innovation and networking.
read more...Strategic Partnership for Digital Twin Solutions
The companies R. Stahl Services and Conplement have entered into a strategic partnership. The aim of the cooperation is the joint development, implementation and marketing of a comprehensive software and consulting portfolio for digital twins.
read more...Decline in sales expected - hope for automatica
The German robotics and automation industry is looking to the current year with concern. Geopolitical uncertainty and growing international competition are causing a reluctance to invest.
read more...VDMA launches "DPP for Machinery" initiative
From 2027, the Digital Product Passport (DPP) will be mandatory in the EU for certain product groups. VDMA is launching the "DPP for Machinery" initiative to support small and medium-sized companies in particular with implementation.
read more...checked up on! - with Bart Nieuwborg, Rockwell
Margo - Orchestrating the Edge
In April 2024, the Linux Foundation launched the "Margo" initiative with the goal of defining and implementing mechanisms for the interoperable orchestration of edge applications at scale. Bart Nieuwborg on the status quo.
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