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ANSYS takes over OPTIS

ANSYS, the world's leading provider of simulation software, acquires OPTIS, a leading provider of software for the scientific simulation of light, human vision and physical visualization.

HANNOVER TRADE FAIR 2018

Under the motto "Shape the digital now", Deutsche Telekom and its key account subsidiary T-Systems will be showcasing digital solution modules for industry at Hannover Messe 2018. The focus is on practical and concrete implementation options for production planning, manufacturing and logistics.

Mechatronic drive technology

Wittenstein: New composition of the Supervisory Board

Karl-Heinz Streibich is a new member of the six-member Wittenstein Supervisory Board, succeeding the former Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr. Manfred Biehal, who resigned as planned.

Expansion of business in China

Kuka intensifies cooperation with Midea

Kuka is further expanding its business in China and intensifying its cooperation with Midea through joint ventures.

Hanover Fair 2018

End-to-end software solution scenarios

At the Hannover Messe, the PSI Group will be presenting integrated industrial software solution scenarios from the areas of production, logistics, service and asset management, using the practical example of e.GO Mobile AG to demonstrate the integrated production and logistics process live at the trade fair stand.

Groundbreaking ceremony

Bosch Rexroth expands site in Augsfeld

A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony on March 23 marked the start of the construction of a new three-story building in Augsfeld for Bosch Rexroth.

Production optimization

Seven levers for optimizing production

Use indirect mechanisms of action. Only companies that successfully improve their production processes remain competitive. Lean production is often at the heart of optimization ideas.

Rutronik and Molex: Distribution agreement for UK and Ireland

Rutronik has become Molex's distribution partner for the UK and Ireland, expanding its range to include the specialist's portfolio of connectivity, antenna and RF solutions.

Takeover

MariaDB takes over MammothDB

MariaDB® Corporation, provider of a fast-growing open source database, acquires MammothDB. MammothDB specializes in databases for the analysis of large databases in large companies. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

Metav 2020

VDW shortens Metav to four days

The date for the next Metav has been set. The International Trade Fair for Metalworking Technologies will take place in Düsseldorf from March 10 to 13, 2020. The VDW is thus shortening the trade fair to four days.

CeMAT 2018

Oettinger is coming

With Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Budget and Human Resources, CeMAT has gained another prominent speaker for the Logistics 4.0 Forum. He will be speaking there on the Monday of the fair, from 17:00 to 17:30.

Germany's best employers

Schmalz honored again

For the fifth time, vacuum specialist Schmalz is delighted to have received the award from the Cologne-based Great Place to Work Institute in the "Germany's Best Employer" competition.

IIoT applications

RTI Managing Director in the newly appointed IIC management team

Dr. Stan Schneider, Managing Director of Real-Time Innovations (RTI), has been elected Vice Chairman of the Steering Committee of the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC).

Topic IoT and Industry 4.0

ComputerKomplett: Online conference from the workplace

From 16 to 20 April 2018, the CK.Conference by ComputerKomplett will be all about Industry 4.0. It will not only provide information on the topic of digitalization, but also show how it works: Interested parties will have the opportunity to follow all expert presentations live from their workplace or from home.

Conveyor technology

Geppert band becomes Dorner

The conveyor belt manufacturer Geppert-Band has been acquired by the shareholders of Dorner Manufacturing Corporation, a manufacturer of precision conveyors in North America. This acquisition has opened up additional development potential for the company. The image change from conveyor belt supplier to problem solver and provider of conveyor solutions is gaining momentum thanks to the cooperation with Dorner.