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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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The administration shell is a crucial element on the path towards Industry 4.0. But how should this component be designed and what does the actual implementation look like? The 'openAAS' project gets to the bottom of these questions. The status quo.

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Ericsson and RWTH Aachen University are pushing ahead with the development and further research of the new 5G mobile communications technology in the field of Industry 4.0. With this goal in mind, they have now announced the launch of a 'Center Connected Industry'.

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A project consortium led by RWTH Aachen University wants to set up a unique test field for autonomous driving in Aldenhoven near Aachen - with the support of the BMBF. The aim is to create realistic conditions for testing innovative vehicle systems.

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One reason why German companies are hesitant when it comes to Industry 4.0 is the lack of suitable business models. The VDI/VDE Society for Measurement and Automation Technology has come to this conclusion and wants to remedy the situation with a new status report.

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e.GO Mobile AG is developing a particularly affordable electric vehicle on the RWTH Aachen Campus: the 'e.GO Life' is expected to cost 12,500 euros in its basic configuration.

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The requirements for tomorrow's sensors and measuring systems in the context of Industry 4.0 can be determined with the help of cyber-physical production systems. The Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) at RWTH Aachen University is presenting one of these.

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