Control up to 250 CNC axes
With the current software version of the MTX CNC system, Bosch Rexroth is expanding and simplifying the digital engineering of machine tools through to 3D machining simulation.
read more...read more...Umati to become a global language
VDMA and VDW now want to promote the use and dissemination of OPC UA standards under the Umati brand for the entire mechanical engineering sector.
read more...Control 2020 canceled
Control in Stuttgart has also been canceled for this year. The new date is next year.
read more...SPS celebrates its 30th anniversary
The SPS trade fair is celebrating an anniversary this year - with a new name and a sharpened profile. In this interview, Sylke Schulz-Metzner, Vice President SPS at Mesago, talks about the need for change in order to remain true to oneself.
read more...Robotics and automation slip into the red
The economy is now also having an impact on the robotics and automation industry: the VDMA expects sales to fall by 5% in 2019. The reasons can be found in the global economy, but also in saturation effects.
read more...Mechanical and plant engineering
VDMA issues production forecast for 2020
At the beginning of August, the VDMA revised its forecast for the current year downwards. The industry association now also expects production to fall by 2% in 2020.
read more...Automation in mechanical engineering
Bosch Rexroth announces 'ctrlX Automation'
At the beginning of September, Bosch Rexroth invited the trade press to an exclusive preview in Ulm. The curtain came down on 'ctrlX Automation' in the Innovation Lab there. This is based on a completely open software architecture combined with a completely new hardware platform.
read more...'Industrial transformation' is the guiding theme
Digitalization, individualization and climate protection - industry is in the midst of a technological transformation. Deutsche Messe is taking this as an opportunity to proclaim 'Industrial Transformation' as the key theme of Hannover Messe 2020.
read more...News from the world of control technology
What's happening in the field of control systems and motion control? Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current products from the field of control technology in a picture gallery.
read more...Focus on smart building projects
Wago is expanding the 'PFC200' family with a BACnet/IP controller that is particularly suitable for requirements in smart building projects. The controller has a standardized MQTT interface and TLS 1.2 encryption for the open message protocol.
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