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The members of the ZVEI Transformers & Power Supplies Association have founded the Switching Mode Power Supply department in order to focus more on power supplies in the power range up to 3 kW.
read more...At Hannover Messe 2019, exhibitors demonstrated what the networked production processes of the future will look like. In addition to AI, digitalization, 5G and I4.0, the Computer&AUTOMATION team has put together a selection of other things to see at the trade fair.
read more...Electrical automation technology
All segments in the automation industry performed well at the start of the year, as Dr. Gunther Kegel, Chairman of the Board of the ZVEI Automation Association, announced at the Hannover Messe 2019. A look back at the previous year is also positive for the association.
read more...Drives are the core component in industrial production. In combination with sensors and software, they enable the digitalization of the production process and thus the transparency of technical processes. In short: Industry 4.0 only works with 'Drives 4.0'.
read more...Project 'DC Industry' - Part 1
Research and industry are working hard to redesign the power supply for industrial systems via a smart, open DC grid. The article describes the challenges of the 'DC Industry' project and the system specification developed so far.
read more...Hannover Messe 2019 / Industry 4.0
More and more companies are taking advantage of the opportunities offered by digitalization to optimize processes. However, technologies such as AI also raise social issues. The 'Industrial Pioneers Summit' at Hannover Messe 2019 will provide a glimpse into the factory of tomorrow.
read more...Unrestricted interoperability is the basis of Industry 4.0, but what role do the OPC UA Companion Specifications play in this? And why is the VDMA considered the center of gravity for their development?
read more...The German electrical industry continued to grow in 2018. New records were set for both sales and exports. For 2019, the ZVEI is expecting a further one percent increase in production in "uncertain times".
read more...Interview with Dr. Gunther Kegel
A lot has happened in the world of automation in the last 20 years. Dr. Gunther Kegel, CEO of Pepperl+Fuchs, President of the VDE and ZVEI Vice President, explains which changes are significant for sensor technology and which specific developments have taken place here.
read more...The ZVEI traditionally reviews the year that is coming to an end at SPS IPC Drives. The conclusion: 2018 will be the 8th consecutive year of growth for automation. From a technological perspective, the industry's eyes are currently focused on 5G, among other things.
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