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More and more buildings are being networked. And this also increases the security risks. The consequences of a lack of security were simulated in an "ethical hacking experiment" conducted by IBM. The results are worrying.
read more...Honeywell has completed the acquisition of the German measurement technology specialist Elster. Elster's products and technologies will be integrated into Honeywell's Environmental & Energy Solutions (E&ES) and Honeywell Process Solutions divisions.
read more...Light + Building opens its doors in Frankfurt am Main from March 13 to 18. Around 2500 exhibitors will be presenting their innovations for lighting, electrical engineering and home and building automation.
read more...From 14 to 18 March, Cebit, the world's most important trade fair in terms of digitalization, kicks off in Hanover. Topics such as IoT, cloud and Industry 4.0 will play an important role.
read more...Energy-efficient refurbishment
Non-residential buildings, including many industrial production facilities, only account for around 15 % of the real estate stock. However, they are responsible for a third of building energy requirements. dena has now published an expert list for the energy-efficient refurbishment of these buildings.
read more...In September, the specifications for VHPready 4.0 were approved - an M2M standard for implementing efficient virtual power plants. The latest version is intended to implement the smart grid and meet the IT security requirements of the various grid operators.
read more...Adding a SCADA system to an existing building automation system - that was the approach taken by the operators of the Stockwerk office center to modernize the building management system. A standardized interface between the control system and control technology simplified the project planning.
read more...Since 2016, the EnEV 2014 has stipulated a reduced primary energy requirement of 25% for new buildings. In view of the aspects of cost reduction and flexibility, building automation based on wireless technology is coming to the fore as an alternative to new insulation or heating.
read more...Weidmüller offers the JB 25-50 and EBB 25-50/16 terminal blocks for decentralized equipotential bonding. They are designed to enable the installation of a ring cable in 25 to 50 mm², which brings together the potentials in the entire building.
read more...Wöhner presents Omus, an electronic hybrid switch for resistive loads. It offers hybrid technology with adjustable current monitoring, integrated fuses for short-circuit protection and a safe energy supply via the supplier's 'CrossLink' adapter technology.
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