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Digitalization is shaping mechanical engineering and will play an even greater role in shaping the industry in the future. Young start-ups in particular often have ideas that could drive the market forward. The VDMA wants to help bring start-ups together with mechanical engineering companies.
read more...Hewlett Packard (HP) presents its unified approach and commercial solutions for virtual reality, including the world's first professional wearable VR PC.
read more...This year, for the first time, SPS IPC Drives is bundling the topic of software & IT in manufacturing in its own hall - Hall 6 - in response to the increasing convergence of the two sectors in the age of digital transformation.
read more...The increasing quality of digital camera systems and the growing computing power of mobile devices are turning a vision into reality: Augmented reality now offers such a high level that the technology can also be used for commercial applications.
read more...Together with Microsoft, Iconics is showcasing augmented reality solutions at the Hannover Messe 2017 - implemented with Hololens glasses. Iconics has developed a client for its Genesis 64 visualization software to tap into the possibilities of the data glasses.
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Demos with VR glasses have become a popular visitor magnet at industrial trade fairs - including Lenze at the Hannover Messe 2017. Is there more to it than just a trade fair gimmick? Michael May, Master Trainer in the Automation division at Lenze, gives his opinion.
read more...Discover the value of the Digital Enterprise - this is the motto of this year's Siemens presence at the Hannover Messe. We present the first new products that the company has in store.
read more...The functional limitations of the version management software 'Git' prevent it from being used in a professional environment. This is now a thing of the past: software add-ons make the popular open source tool suitable for corporate use.
read more...Starting signal for the 'Start-up Competition - Digital Innovations' 2017: Founders can once again apply with their information and communication technology projects. Computer&AUTOMATION shows a selection of ideas for industrial use that have already won awards.
read more...Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser looked back on a strong first quarter at the 2017 Annual Shareholders' Meeting: although order intake fell, earnings exceeded the company's own expectations. The 'Digital Factory' division contributed to this in particular.
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