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What were the highlights of the 27th SPS IPC Drives, which took place in Nuremberg at the end of November 2016? To what extent did Industry 4.0 become a reality in the 14 exhibition halls? The Computer&AUTOMATION trade fair film provides answers.
read more...What's happening in the field of control systems? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current products from the field of control technology in a picture gallery.
read more...Final figures for SPS IPC Drives 2016
SPS IPC Drives 2016 is history, with trade fair organizer Mesago praising the "clearly noticeable working atmosphere on the stands". With around 63,300 visitors, the automation trade fair exceeded the level of the comparable year 2014.
read more...From drive-based safety technology, Lenze is now also expanding its focus in the area of safety to machines with central control technology. Michael Niehaus, Technology Manager Functional Safety at Lenze, explains what this means in concrete terms.
read more...With immediate effect, Jack Lee has taken over as President of Red Lion Controls, the US specialist for communication, monitoring and control for industrial automation. He succeeds Mike Granby.
read more...Despite all the difficulties in many important foreign markets, mechanical engineering companies are expecting a slight upturn in business in the coming year - following zero growth in the current year.
read more...Siegfried Russwurm, member of the Managing Board of Siemens, will not extend his contract, which expires at the end of March 2017. This decision was made by mutual agreement between Russwurm and the Supervisory Board of Siemens.
read more...What's new at SPS IPC Drives 2016? One trend is certain: IT manufacturers and automation specialists are moving closer together, cybersecurity is gaining in importance. Watch the video to find out what else the leading trade fair for automation technology has to offer this year.
read more...SPS IPC Drives is regarded as 'the' trade fair for electrical automation technology with a strong focus on components. Sylke Schulz-Metzner, Division Manager of SPS IPC Drives, explains the extent to which Industry 4.0 is changing this focus.
read more...State-of-the-art technology in electrical automation - this can be seen again at SPS IPC Drives over the next three days. Despite the down-to-earth nature of the trade fair, the thematic emphasis on Industry 4.0 is increasing.
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