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iniNet Solutions has developed an automation architecture based on web server-supported SCADA and programming software that is designed to bring manufacturing companies up to Industry 4.0 level more easily than ever before. It can be seen at the SPS.
read more...When visitors walk across the Weidmüller stand this year with their eyes downcast, it is not an expression of disinterest. On the contrary: their attention is focused on a special exhibit - the concept of an intelligent floor for the factory of the future.
read more...Together with the OPC UA Foundation, members of the 'VDMA OPC Machine Vision Initiative' have developed a hardware demonstrator that includes the practical implementation of the 'OPC UA for Machine Vision (OPC MV) Part 1 Companion Specification'.
read more...Schmersal shows how efficient, Industry 4.0-compatible safety solutions can be implemented - with the help of a virtual production machine and new safety components, including those based on Bluetooth.
read more...Reiku shows that sustainability and industrial robots are not mutually exclusive with its corrugated cable protection conduits, which are made from 100% recycled polyamide 12. The manufacturer of cable protection systems relies on Agiplast as its development partner.
read more...Since summer 2019, KBK Antriebstechnik has been offering a special recycling service. Managing Director Sven Karpstein explains which one.
read more...According to 'Plastikatlas 2019', only around 16% of the plastic waste produced in Germany is reused for new products. Reason enough for Igus to launch a recycling program for plastic energy chains and drag chains.
read more...Deterministic and real-time capable data transmission via TSN. In addition to traditional Ethernet cabling, WLAN, 4G/LTE and 5G are being discussed for data transmission. But there is another way: using light, as Fraunhofer IPMS will be demonstrating at the trade fair.
read more...B&R is one of the first manufacturers to launch a range of products for communication with the open and real-time-capable OPC UA over TSN protocol. The product range includes controllers, bus controllers, industrial and panel PCs and a TSN machine switch.
read more...Codesys announced the 'Automation Server' at SPS 2018. This has now been released recently. The responsible product manager Samuel Greising gives an update.
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