A truly smart factory networks far more than just its machines. After all, to make the productivity promises of Industry 4.0 a reality, efficient horizontal integration is required in addition to vertical integration.
read more...With a gross turnover of 812 million euros, the fischer group of companies exceeded the previous year's good figure (745 million euros) by 67 million euros (plus nine percent).
read more...The Lapp Group has entered into a partnership in Australia with the New Zealand company ECS. The joint venture Lapp Australia now also offers the entire Lapp portfolio "Down Under".
read more...The laser micromachining specialist GFH is expanding its production capacities and expanding its Deggendorf site.
read more...Cable and connection technology
The Lapp Group has entered into a partnership in Australia with the New Zealand company ECS. The joint venture Lapp Australia now also offers the Lapp portfolio "Down Under".
read more...Software and IT solutions are a central theme at Hannover Messe 2018 and their role is to connect the individual links in the industrial value chain. This connection and networking is of fundamental importance for the digital transformation of industry.
read more...Sensors and transmission control units
Continental is planning to build a new production facility in Hungary to expand its production capacity for automotive electronics.
read more...At the end of 2017, Arno Werkzeuge inaugurated its new building at its headquarters in Ostfildern. The manufacturer of cutting tools is thus committing itself to Germany as a production location and is well prepared to meet the demands of the market.
read more...Together with the CDTM Institute at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Framos has developed a wearable that uses 3D real-time technology to support the visually impaired in everyday life.
read more...How will AI affect automation technology - both directly in the machine and in the cloud? These and other questions will be explored at the "Artificial Intelligence Forum", which will take place in Stuttgart on May 17.
read more...The technology company Continental and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are working together in a development partnership to improve sustainability in the supply chain for natural rubber in Indonesia.
read more...Many German SMEs are currently experiencing this vague fear: developments in Industry 4.0, digitalization and big data are racing past us and overrunning our traditional business. PROCAD Managing Director Raimund Schlotmann addresses the uncertainty and the need for knowledge on how to tackle the topic in his new, practical book "Digitalization for SMEs"
read more...METAV 2018 - the 20th trade fair for metalworking technologies - opened its doors today. Until Saturday, 560 exhibitors from 24 countries will be showcasing their machines, solutions and services for industrial production.
read more...On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) will come into effect across Europe. To avoid the risk of high fines, companies must be able to prove what happens to collected customer data. atlantis media explains how companies can stay on the safe side.
read more...For energy management in clean production facilities, the Igus e-skin supplies systems with data, media and energy without generating airborne particles above the narrow limit standards through friction and contaminating the room. The corrugated hose for cleanroom applications was awarded 2nd prize in the Fraunhofer Cleanliness Technology Prize.
read more...The countdown is on: Only a few days and hours left until this year's winners of the Embedded Awards are announced. A total of nine companies have been nominated in the hardware, software and tools categories.
read more...
