The top articles in April 2024
The most-read articles in April demonstrate the innovative strength of the automation industry and its ability to adapt new technologies.
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The most-read articles in April demonstrate the innovative strength of the automation industry and its ability to adapt new technologies.

RobCo has released the latest version of its easy-to-use programming interface 'RobFlow 5'. Based on the 'RobCo Studio' software platform, companies can configure, implement and manage robots in use via a digital twin.

Wibu-Systems and Flecs Technologies have agreed to work as partners. Together, they want to simplify the procurement and purchasing process for industrial apps and enable simple and secure licensing of apps.

The top news from the fourth issue: Robert Habeck at the trade fair tour +++ Technological AI highlights from Beckhoff +++ Radar sensor technology in focus at Pepperl+Fuchs +++ ASi-5 counter module as an active distributor from Bihl+Wiedemann +++ Status quo of the VDMA Manufacturing-X forum
At Hannover Messe 2024, the four companies Rittal, Eplan, Cideon and German Edge Cloud will be demonstrating the opportunities that arise from combining software and hardware solutions - across entire ecosystems.

Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4)
The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance (OI4) wants to redefine the rules of the game in industrial digitalization by calling for an app store revolution. Managing Director Ekrem Yigitdoel explains in an interview what lies behind this noble goal.

With the intelligent SaaS solution 'bolt_it' - one of the new developments within MHP's Industrial Cloud Solutions (ICS) portfolio - companies can monitor process data and detect anomalies at an early stage by analyzing historical data.

Siemens and Microsoft are working together to facilitate the exchange of digital twin models and data. To this end, they are merging Digital Twin Definition Language with the W3C Thing Description Standard.
We put 96 products in twelve categories to your vote in December, and now the winners have been chosen! The trophies were presented at a 'Winner's Dinner' at the Seehaus in Munich. These are your "Products of the Year 2024"!
For the first time, an IT company has been voted among the top 3 in the 'Software & IT' category. An indication that OT and IT are truly growing together.