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Digitalization in factories has a downside when it comes to climate protection. Without a sustainable approach, it can lead to an increase in CO2 emissions, as digital processes generally require considerable amounts of energy.
read more...The boundaries between device classes in automation are becoming increasingly blurred. Provided that the operating system allows for the integration of hardware and software as well as cloud and on-premises solutions. The u-OS operating system from Weidmüller takes this approach.
read more...Siemens is launching its first self-developed private infrastructure for the 5G mobile communications standard. The solution is designed to enable industrial companies to set up their own local 5G networks that provide the best possible support for automation applications.
read more...From the Black Forest to the Rocky Mountains, through the outback and all the way to the Yellow Sea. Sensor solutions from SICK are driving digitalization around the globe. The SICKnificant podcast takes a look at the people behind the technology.
read more...New megatrends are constantly challenging companies to change. This applies in particular to industrial topics such as automation and digitalization. These have an impact on a wide variety of areas and are bringing about fundamental innovations.
read more...The data in industrial production is already available, but still needs to be brought together. The IIoT helps with this. The prerequisite for this is open automation. A concept that not only provides a decisive (competitive) advantage in industry.
read more...Mercedes-Benz is relying on the digital twin in production for the planning, conversion and start-up of its new MMA platform. Supplemented by the integration of AI and the Mercedes-Benz Operating System, this is set to herald a new era in automotive engineering.
read more...ERP systems, digital twins and predictive maintenance algorithms require up-to-date sensor data. A practical solution: direct sensor connection using smart micro-servers that communicate securely and encrypted via Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) with the IT in the cloud.
read more...TSN is the extension of the IEEE Ethernet standards to include deterministic quality-of-service mechanisms and is therefore a key enabler for the digitalization of production. This article summarizes current developments and places them in an industrial context.
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