
New products from the security sector
In the age of Industry 4.0 and Big Data, the topic of IT security is becoming increasingly important. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized product innovations from the field of security in a series of pictures.
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In the age of Industry 4.0 and Big Data, the topic of IT security is becoming increasingly important. Computer&AUTOMATION has summarized product innovations from the field of security in a series of pictures.
With the introduction of touch controls, system operators are faced with a challenge: the visualization must enable unambiguous, error-free and clear interaction without time-consuming employee training. The user-oriented HMI design has priority here.

Siemens is buying the company Mendix for 600 million euros, thereby expanding its Digital Enterprise division. The US company is active in the field of cloud-based low-code programming platforms.

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.

The Siemens Group is once again giving itself a new structure - with only three instead of the previous five divisions and a division into 'Operating Companies' and 'Strategic Companies'.

I4.0-capable components on machines and systems are essential for the smart factory of the future - everything from sensors and control systems to cloud connectivity is required. Below is a small selection.

Human-robot collaboration, digital transformation in manufacturing and service robotics - these were the key topics at Automatica 2018. Computer&AUTOMATION has captured impressions and important news from the trade fair in a photo gallery.

VDMA Electrical Automation Association
At the general meeting of the VDMA Electrical Automation Association, a new board was elected for the next term of office.

Siemens is expanding the range of applications for its Sitrans F C digital platform: The Sitrans FCT030 and FCT010 digital transmitters can now be used with the Sitrans F C MASS 2100 and FC300 Coriolis transducers for small nominal diameters from DI1.5 to DN15.
Rockwell Automation has joined the "Shapers". What impact could this decision have on Siemens and, above all, on the OPC Foundation? Rainer Brehm and Thomas Hahn explain their points of view.