
AI on the machine tool
Siemens is expanding its Industrial Edge offering for the machine tool-related 'Sinumerik Edge' with additional applications. The Edge application 'Analyze MyWorkpiece/Vision' is based on artificial intelligence.
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Siemens is expanding its Industrial Edge offering for the machine tool-related 'Sinumerik Edge' with additional applications. The Edge application 'Analyze MyWorkpiece/Vision' is based on artificial intelligence.
As virtual representatives of real machines, digital twins open up new possibilities for maintaining and servicing complex industrial plants and systems. A project report.

Siemens' first quarter of 2020 was characterized by a record order backlog and a simultaneous decline in sales and incoming orders - according to statements made at the company's Annual General Meeting on February 5. The figures in detail.

One of the innovations at the Balluff stand is a sensor for condition monitoring. Stefan Hornung, Industry Portfolio Manager at Balluff, explains what makes it special.

Condition monitoring is one of the current trend topics in the industry. Baumer relies on IO-Link for this purpose and presents inductive sensors with the "most comprehensive diagnostic data on the market" according to the manufacturer.

This is how digital engineering works: the right tools and services are the key to success. Available data can now be linked more closely and used to advantage - from development to the cloud. One promising concept is the Asset Administration Shell.

In the course of Industry 4.0, remote control - i.e. remote access to machines and systems - is generally gaining in importance. The picture gallery shows a selection of current products in this area.

Monitor transports, order spare parts automatically, avoid production downtimes with smart forecasts: The IoT is changing industry for good. How SMEs can also benefit from networked machines and products with little effort.
Investments in predictive maintenance systems are worthwhile in order to proactively detect damage. Not only does this increase the service life of a machine, it also opens up new business models for machine manufacturers.
Can refrigeration units and chillers still be used when the F-Gas Regulation on climate protection comes into force on January 1, 2020? What do the bans on the use of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and new regulations for their maintenance and servicing mean for mechanical engineering?