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Digital solutions / Industry 4.0
The automation specialist Lenze is bundling its activities in the field of digital solutions and technology innovations in Bremen: It has opened the digital innovation lab 'Dock One' on the premises of its subsidiary Encoway.
read more...The embedded scene will meet in Nuremberg from February 27 to March 1. The 16th edition of Embedded World is expected to set new records - both in terms of exhibitors and exhibition space.
read more...An ultra-thin magnetic sensor, attached to the palm of the hand, enables users to control virtual and physical objects without touching them simply by interacting with magnetic fields.
read more...Digitalization has arrived in German industry. A trend that SPS IPC Drives 2017 responded to with the newly designed Hall 6. The new trade fair concept attracted well-known suppliers, who were represented with their own stand for the first time.
read more...At ifm electronic, visitors to the trade fair were able to familiarize themselves with the company's portfolio not only in the conventional way, but also virtually - using augmented reality. Michael Marhofer, CEO of the ifm group of companies, reveals the intention behind this.
read more...The new hall concept at SPS IPC Drives 2017 also attracted companies that are not at home in the field of classic automation. Björn Frauen, Managing Director of Stagil, explains why.
read more...The IT sector is playing an increasingly important role in automation. As a result, the demand for software in companies is also increasing. Computer&AUTOMATION presents the latest product innovations in this segment in a series of pictures.
read more...Facebook is planning to boost its virtual reality business with an aggressive pricing policy. The online network wants to launch a cheaper version of its Oculus VR glasses, which do not require a PC, at the beginning of 2018 - for 199 US dollars (168 euros).
read more...What possibilities do augmented and virtual reality offer for corporate use? Are the technologies mature? The VDI conference in Munich at the beginning of September got to the bottom of these questions.
read more...When it comes to process visualization, the requirements in mechanical and plant engineering are changing. Stefan Niermann, responsible for sales and marketing at Inosoft, talks about the status quo and the future prospects of process visualization.
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