Defy harsh environments
Siemens launches two fanless embedded industrial PCs - designed for harsh industrial environments.
read more...read more...This is how powerful Linux container technology is
While data in smart factories needs to be collected, analyzed and made available in real time wherever possible, other priorities apply to distributed (M2M) applications - above all the handling of application data and the security of communication.
read more...The status quo
Big data is an important component of Industry 4.0: the generation and analysis of huge amounts of data should enable flexible production control. However, the current situation is sobering - simple data analyses dominate and there is a lack of suitable strategies.
read more...Special shows for Industry 4.0
The IT & Business trade fair opens its doors in Stuttgart from October 4 to 6. The topic of Industry 4.0 will be high on the agenda - with the expanded special show 'Smart Factory' and a new showcase.
read more...Error-free thanks to smart glasses
The assembly service provider WS Kunststoff-Service uses augmented reality in production: data glasses in combination with a wearable wristband support the workers during assembly. The goal: fast yet error-free production.
read more...Real-time analysis
If fast response times are required for data analysis, a cloud solution can reach its limits. An alternative is supercomputer technology: In combination with customized analysis software, it promises analyses in real time.
read more...Teamwork in production
IOT gateways: The trend towards smart factories is bringing a new class of device into play that creates the link to the higher-level cloud. What do the devices need to be able to do?
read more...The 'Windows 10' check
Annoyed by the pop-up message to switch to 'Windows 10', many users have switched to the new operating system. But does a quick switch also make sense in the production environment?
read more...National Instruments / NI Week 2016
Building blocks of the Smart World
A total of 3100 developers from 58 countries once again made the pilgrimage to Austin/Texas at the beginning of August 2016 - for National Instruments' annual NI Week.
read more...Industrial PC in pocket format
Remote maintenance via industrial PC: Brückner connects its textile machines to the global network using a mini PC. Special feature of the computer: it has a volume of just 0.3 liters.
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