MES technologies for the smart factory
Software manufacturer Industrie Informatik is expanding the classic, modular MES into an integrative manufacturing platform.
read more...read more...Developed for Microsoft operating systems
Genesis64 is an HMI-SCADA solution suite from Iconics developed for Microsoft operating systems. The suite works with OPC, BACnet, Modbus and open standard database connectivity.
read more...EMO Hannover wants to open itself up to debate
The Emo trade fair is an important meeting for the mechanical engineering sector, which is a core industry in Germany. It will be a while before the next edition in Hanover - but the organizers want to use the coronavirus experience and climate debate to introduce some innovations now.
read more...GFT takes over in-Integrierte Informationssysteme
GFT Technologies has announced the acquisition of software provider in-Integrierte Informationssysteme. The Constance-based company was acquired with effect from January 1, 2020.
read more...The 'Fast Ramp-Up Challenge'
Together with partner companies, Siemens has launched an initiative to enable the rapid construction and conversion of production facilities. Other companies are still invited to join in.
read more...Production plant / 3D printing
Factory to go
In future, companies will be able to produce directly close to their customers. This is made possible by the transportable container 'CassaMobile', which contains a complete, automated production line. Fraunhofer researchers and partners have developed the mobile factory in the EU project of the same name.
read more...Additive manufacturing processes
BMW campus for 3D printing
BMW is investing in a new campus for additive manufacturing in Oberschleissheim. The company is thus further expanding its expertise in additive manufacturing processes - cooperation with partners should enable the new technology to be used quickly in series production.
read more...New protocol for Industry 4.0
At a joint workshop of the Industrial Internet Consortium and the Industry 4.0 platform on September 21, Bosch presented a new protocol for the exchange of data in networked industry.
read more...The path to Industry 4.0 for SMEs
Intelligently networking production and thus increasing profitability - small and medium-sized enterprises often do not know how to approach this goal. The Fraunhofer IPA study 'Industry 4.0: Fields of development for SMEs' aims to provide a remedy.
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