The Mindsphere update
At SPS IPC Drives 2017, Siemens made it clear that the time has come for Industry 4.0 implementation. The new Mindsphere version, which will be available from January 2018, is intended to help with this.
read more...read more...Manage alarms
Rockwell Automation offers new versions of the Factorytalk Analytics for Devices application and the Factorytalk Teamone app. The latter is designed to simplify collaboration with the help of detailed alarm information in real time and has been supplemented with alarm modules.
read more...Supports mobile devices
The latest version of Rockwell Automation's Factorytalk batch software promises improved operation through a modern web-based interface.
read more...Modularity mirrored in HMI
The plug-in concept is a central feature of VisiWin HMI software. It makes it possible to reflect modularity in machine and plant engineering in visualization too, as Stefan Niermann explains, responsible for sales and marketing at Inosoft.
read more...Industrial Linux with ten years of support
Renesas offers Linux support with long-term support for its RZ/G processors. The chips have powerful graphics and are aimed at operating panels, control and communication devices.
read more...Safe at every turn
According to Pilz, the company is presenting a world first in Nuremberg this year - a "smart" safety mat. Also new: a safety PLC in IP67.
read more...Reflecting modularity in the HMI
The plug-in concept is one of the central features of the Visiwin HMI software. It makes it possible to reflect modularization in mechanical and plant engineering in the visualization, as Stefan Niermann, responsible for sales and marketing at Inosoft, explains.
read more...ISG Industrial Control Technology
Birth of the digital twin
With the new version of ISG-Virtuos, users can create virtual images of real machines, systems or devices. Dr. Christian Daniel, Business Manager Simulation Technology at ISG Industrial Control Technology, on the technology of the digital twin.
read more...New products in Nuremberg
What new products will exhibitors be presenting at SPS IPC Drives 2017? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what can be seen in the Nuremberg exhibition halls this year.
read more...Digital teams are everywhere
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.
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