AGV and AMR - quo vadis?
Mobile platforms are more than just transportation solutions. As technology packages, they are also sources and suppliers of data for applications in digitalized process and asset management.
read more...read more...The digital twin in practical use
A digital twin is not only a virtual instance of a physical object, but also a universally usable IT application for adapting the requirements of a wireless modem retrofit application, as in the practical example described.
read more...Transforming analog industrial plants into cyber-physical systems
The digital transformation in manufacturing companies has also gained significant momentum during the Covid-19 pandemic. But many SMEs are still facing the same problem: what to do with an existing analog machine in an increasingly networked production environment?
read more...Strong basis for further growth
Sensor and automation provider Balluff closed the 2022 financial year with a high order backlog and positive development in its three global regions - and once again recorded increased sales figures.
read more...Romanian software specialist acquired
Ifm has already acquired the Romanian software provider Devtel as of December 1, 2022. It will be integrated into GIB SRL, based in Cluj, Romania.
read more...Around the world for a good cause
As part of the Endress+Hauser Water Challenge, the company's employees raised money for a water project in Vietnam in record time with charity runs. The campaign is now entering a second round.
read more...Review of a successful 2022
The Fraba Group, supplier of industrial position sensors and Wiegand technology, can look back on a successful 2022. Highlights include the opening of a new production facility in Malaysia.
read more...Plastics processor invests in start-up
Igus has invested in the Hamburg-based start-up Cirplus. The companies are pursuing a shared vision of closing the plastics loop and initiating a revolution in the recycling trade for technical and standard thermoplastics.
read more...New COO for the LA EMEA region
Effective July 1, Michael Seddig (55) will become Lapp's new Chief Operating Officer for the LA EMEA region (Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa). This role was previously held by an interim trio for several months.
read more...Federal Statistical Office/VDMA
German industry receives fewer orders again
A cushion of orders from the coronavirus pandemic is still supporting the industry. However, orders are falling at the start of the second quarter. Economists see this as a bad omen for the economy. The VDMA is also reporting a decline in orders.
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