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What new products did the exhibitors present at SPS IPC Drives 2016? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what was on show in the Nuremberg exhibition halls this year.
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What new products did the exhibitors present at SPS IPC Drives 2016? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what was on show in the Nuremberg exhibition halls this year.
Digitalized, semi-autonomous production in networks using cyber physical systems (CPS) not only requires the use of 'smart' (automation) components and services - there is also a need for action when it comes to technical documentation.
There are many factors that lead to logistical delays along the value chain. These can be identified with the help of a big data analysis method: Dr. Nils Gerken, Senior Data Scientist at Munich-based Celonis SE, explains the process mining method.
Version and data management: there is a great deal of skepticism and even myths surrounding this topic, especially in the automation environment. But are these concerns still justified given the current state of the art?

On September 1, 2016, the Supervisory Board of Infoteam Software appointed Christian Zahn to the Management Board as Chief Sales Officer (CSO). From January 2017, he will also assume the position of CEO - replacing the last founding member.

The IT & Business trade fair opens its doors in Stuttgart from October 4 to 6. The topic of Industry 4.0 will be high on the agenda - with the expanded special show 'Smart Factory' and a new showcase.
The maintenance and servicing of complex systems and machines requires specific expert knowledge - which the technicians involved often lack. A central platform that collects knowledge and makes it available to employees on the move is intended to provide a remedy.

Dassault Systèmes wants to expand its '3DExperience Platform' to include the simulation of electromagnetic influences - and is taking over the company CST for this purpose.
Linking production and logistics - this task is performed by material flow computers. Rainer Schulz, Managing Director of Sysmat, explains exactly how they work and what possibilities they open up.
In order to be able to implement automation solutions in an ever shorter time, commissioning must move further forward in the development process. The continuous comparison of all disciplines and work steps through simulation can provide helpful services here.