Stuttgart trade fair reorganizes IT topics
IT & Business as an independent trade fair format is history, as Messe Stuttgart has announced. The reason: insufficient market response.
read more...read more...A central data hub
As a central communication platform, the OPC router connects all components involved in production - from the PLC to the ERP system. Inray Industriesoftware presented the new features in version 4 at the trade fair.
read more...New products in Nuremberg
What new products did the exhibitors present at SPS IPC Drives 2016? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what was on show in the Nuremberg exhibition halls this year.
read more...Based on edge computing
The Aprol process control system from B&R can be installed and operated in the cloud in the future - it can be installed on virtual computers from all common cloud providers.
read more...Reduced downtime - thanks to MES
In order to further increase productivity in production, the globally active automotive supplier Neumayer Tekfor decided to purchase an MES solution. The aim was to reduce machine downtimes.
read more...Predictive maintenance - here's how it works!
The data collected in production alone is not enough to make predictive maintenance a reality. The article describes all the necessary steps - from importing the data to integrating predictive models into existing IT systems.
read more...How content can be shared transparently
Digitalized, semi-autonomous production in networks using cyber physical systems (CPS) not only requires the use of 'smart' (automation) components and services - there is also a need for action when it comes to technical documentation.
read more...A central approach
Developing products uniformly - across all three disciplines of mechanics, electrics and software: the household appliance manufacturer V-Zug has risen to this challenge. A field report.
read more...IPC support for order picking
HUK-Coburg relies on industrial PCs from Noax for efficient order picking - mounted on various logistics vehicles. A secure WLAN connection and an uninterruptible power supply were a particular focus during implementation.
read more...Examining the supply chain
There are many factors that lead to logistical delays along the value chain. These can be identified with the help of a big data analysis method: Dr. Nils Gerken, Senior Data Scientist at Munich-based Celonis SE, explains the process mining method.
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