New products in Nuremberg
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.
read more...read more...Based on edge computing
The Aprol process control system from B&R can be installed and operated in the cloud in the future - it can be installed on virtual computers from all common cloud providers.
read more...Quality management optimized for SMEs
Audits for ISO 9001 certification are a major challenge, especially for small and medium-sized companies. Data management software can make things easier here: it simplifies process management and allows all processes to be documented automatically.
read more...Program blocks according to PLCopen
The integrated robotics function for the 'Codesys Development System' from 3S-Smart Software Solutions is a supplement to the 'SoftMotion' solution and includes, among other things, an axis group configurator for preparing robot movements.
read more...Simulations increase productivity
Dassault Systèmes will be showcasing the new Solidworks 2017 version, which offers new applications aimed at paperless manufacturing and supported by model-based definition (MBD) and printed circuit board (PCB) design.
read more...Reduced downtime - thanks to MES
In order to further increase productivity in production, the globally active automotive supplier Neumayer Tekfor decided to purchase an MES solution. The aim was to reduce machine downtimes.
read more...New Country Manager Germany appointed
Konstantin Kerscher has been the new Country Manager at automation specialist ESA Elettronica since October 1, 2016. He is tasked with further expanding the Italian company's German-speaking market share.
read more...How content can be shared transparently
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.
read more...A central approach
Developing products uniformly - across all three disciplines of mechanics, electrics and software: the household appliance manufacturer V-Zug has risen to this challenge. A field report.
read more...Improved 3D matching
With Halcon 13, Mvtec Software offers a range of new technologies. For example, the performance of shape-based matching has been improved.
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