PLC control based on Raspberry Pi
Qube Solutions is offering a new model of its Raspberry Pi-based controllers. The 'PiXtend V2-L' devices have been developed for medium to large automation projects in device and machine construction.
read more...read more...Incoming orders grow, sales stagnate
In the third quarter of 2018, Siemens recorded double-digit growth in order intake, while sales stagnated. Particularly good business in the 'Digital Factory' division offset losses in the 'Power and Gas' division.
read more...The new Hall 3C
The signs at SPS IPC Drives point to growth. The new Hall 3C will cover the additional space requirements.
read more...News about 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...Keba achieves record sales
On its 50th anniversary, the Linz-based automation specialist Keba achieved the highest turnover in its history at EUR 254 million. Looking at the past five years, the average annual growth is 11%.
read more...Winner of 'Jugend forscht 2018' chosen
The winners of the national final of 'Jugend forscht 2018' have been announced: at the end of May, Federal Education Minister Anja Karliczek presented the awards to the talented youngsters. The winners from technology, computer science, earth and space sciences and physics, including special prize winners, in a photo gallery.
read more...Festo - Business figures and acquisition
Record year 2017 and investment in AI
In the 2017 financial year, Festo recorded sales growth of over 12% to just under 3.1 billion euros. The company started the new financial year with an acquisition in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
read more...Hannover Messe 2018 / Closing figures
"Global hotspot for digital transformation"
Hannover Messe 2018 came to an end on April 27. For the first time, it was held together with the logistics trade fair CeMat and the leading trade fair IAMD. Around 210,000 visitors came to Hannover this year to attend the world's most important industrial trade fair.
read more...Benefiting from a recovered market environment
Bosch Rexroth achieved sales growth of 10.4% last year. The highest growth rates were recorded in the areas of mobile applications and factory automation. Growth in the traditional core business of industrial hydraulics was rather moderate in 2017.
read more...Safety product range expanded
With the current release, 'Codesys Safety for Ethercat Safety Modules' now supports new Beckhoff modules. The project planning has already been certified by TÜV Süd.
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