With a view to the digital world
This year's Sensor+Test will take place from June 26 to 28, 2018. Included for the first time: the "Digital Transformation" theme park.
read more...read more...News from sensor technology
What would the smart factory of today and tomorrow be without sensors? Sensors are indispensable as the basis of every industrial production system. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized current trends in a picture gallery.
read more...Deutsche Telekom presents NarrowBand IoT kits
Deutsche Telekom is presenting NB-IoT development kits, sensors and an IoT platform at embedded world 2018.
read more...Virtually on the move
At ifm electronic, visitors to the trade fair were able to familiarize themselves with the company's portfolio not only in the conventional way, but also virtually - using augmented reality. Michael Marhofer, CEO of the ifm group of companies, reveals the intention behind this.
read more...From Bluetooth to 5G
Radio instead of cables - this topic is occupying more and more machine and plant manufacturers. Schildknecht is presenting new solutions specifically for Bluetooth Low Energy and is also addressing the future topic of 5G.
read more...Sensor provider acquires two companies
Balluff makes two acquisitions and expands the company with Matrix Vision and Innovative Software Services (iss). With these acquisitions, the sensor and automation provider aims to expand its digitalization expertise.
read more...IO-Link - Companion Specification for OPC UA in progress
The IO-Link community has set up a technical working group to specify the integration of IO-Link in OPC UA based on existing use cases. A final proposal for a corresponding Companion Specification (draft for voting) should be available in 2018.
read more...Now also support ABB robot arms
Optoforce launches the latest product generation of six-axis force/torque sensors.
read more...Third acquisition in 2017
At the end of August, the Kistler Group announced its third acquisition this year with the takeover of Vester Elektronik. In addition to gaining expertise in the field of optoelectronic sensors, the aim of the acquisition is also to establish a competence center for optics.
read more...Kistler Group acquires MES provider
The Kistler Group has acquired the MES provider IOS. The aim of the acquisition is to cover the entire value chain from a single source - from sensors to production planning and control.
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