Complexity made simple
State-of-the-art technologies are required to ensure a fully digitalized production process from planning to the finished product and even beyond, right through to recycling.
read more...AI + data analysis
read more...The path to intelligent manufacturing
Companies that want to "upgrade" to Industry 4.0 must be aware that this is a continuous process that involves far-reaching changes throughout the entire company.
read more...Fischertechnik simulates Industry 4.0
Fischertechnik is presenting factory models for simulating Industry 4.0 at the Hannover Messe. The models are also used within an official cooperation with software manufacturer SAP.
read more...Special machine manufacturer Hoffmann digitizes business processes with ams
Hoffmann Maschinen- und Apparatebau secures its competitiveness through digital networking along its entire value chain. With this overview, the company is able to plan its processes economically and control them in a target-oriented manner. The ams.erp ERP system provides the template for effective project management.
read more...Myths about artificial intelligence
Some believe that artificial intelligence will take over the world in a few years; others doubt that it even exists. IFS explains why, as always, the truth lies in the middle.
read more...Push the button
With the IoT Service Button, Deutsche Telekom is presenting an intelligent retrofit solution for logistics, production facilities, workshops, construction sites or hospitals in the Internet of Things (IoT) at Hannover Messe 2018. Depending on customer requirements, individual functions can be implemented via the IoT device: For example, the button orders spare parts at the touch of a button, has full containers collected or reports technical faults.
read more...OT and IT must move closer together
At this year's Hannover Messe, IT security company Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity is presenting security solutions for digital industrial processes that are designed to build a bridge between OT and IT.
read more...Mentor expands emulation platform
Mentor, a Siemens company, today introduced the Veloce® StratoT, which expands the footprint selection and configuration options of its Veloce Strato™ emulation platform family. The Veloce Strato platform is a third-generation data center-friendly emulation platform and the only emulation platform on the market with full scalability for software and hardware.
read more...Tracking with blockchain technology
"Track & Trace" combines location data and information on the condition of goods within the supply chain. CryptoTec AG from Cologne combines its blockchain solutions with GSM-enabled sensors to monitor the transportation of products in real time.
read more...ERP software for production planning
Late manufacturing creates production space
The Wesemann Group manufactures laboratory equipment, specialist scientific room equipment and sophisticated workplace systems for personal and product protection. When it comes to ERP software, the company also relies on ProAlpha' in production.
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