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Interpack 2017 / M2M communication
With the 'ChoConnect' M2M project, four machine manufacturers are working with Bosch Rexroth to demonstrate the practical application of OPC UA for networking systems at Interpack 2017. The long-term goal is to develop an official standard.
read more...A new development from TU Wien is set to bring major benefits for electric vehicles and many other applications: The electric planetary motor combines motor and gearbox; it is space-saving, fail-safe and energy-efficient. It will be presented at the Hannover Messe 2017.
read more...The testing of drive systems is one of the most important tasks in the development process of an automobile and demands maximum dynamics and flexibility from the test benches used for this purpose. The use of modular frequency inverters creates the basis for this.
read more...Dr. Marc Wucherer (47) has been a member of the Executive Board of drive and control system provider Bosch Rexroth since April 10, 2017. He assumes responsibility for global sales.
read more...Mechanical and plant engineering
Demos with VR glasses have become a popular visitor magnet at industrial trade fairs - including Lenze at the Hannover Messe 2017. Is there more to it than just a trade fair gimmick? Michael May, Master Trainer in the Automation division at Lenze, gives his opinion.
read more...Mechanical and plant engineering
The VDMA has announced the figures for global machine sales. According to the figures, this fell by a nominal 1% to 2530 billion euros in 2016. Germany, on the other hand, saw a slight increase.
read more...Industrial companies of all sizes can benefit from the digital transformation: Siemens wants to make this clear at its 3,500 m2 stand at the Hannover Messe. The focus will be on the further expanded range of products and services for the 'Digital Enterprise'.
read more...The ABB Group has announced the takeover of the Austrian company Bernecker + Rainer Industrie Elektronik (B&R) in order to close its historic gap in machine and factory automation.
read more...ABB Germany - Financial year 2016
ABB Germany was able to further increase its profit in the 2016 financial year despite a persistently difficult market environment. However, order intake and sales declined.
read more...Training in the metal and electrical industry needs to be updated in order to be suitable for I4.0, but no new job profiles are required for this - according to Gesamtmetall, VDMA, ZVEI and IG Metall as social partners for training and qualification in the M+E industry.
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