
New features in Solidworks 2021
Solidworks 2021 is here and brings with it some changes that may be worthwhile for users.

Solidworks 2021 is here and brings with it some changes that may be worthwhile for users.
Modern production machines are not only equipped with more computing power and store more measurement data than ever before, they are also becoming increasingly complex. This can lead to delays during commissioning and errors during operation. Virtual commissioning provides a remedy.

PlantPAx 5.0 from Rockwell Automation
With PlantPAx 5.0, Rockwell Automation is launching a new version of its process control system. Users benefit from a smaller footprint and a new process module library.

In many companies, the introduction of an ERP system is the responsibility of the IT department. The example of Simtec shows why it is worthwhile not commissioning a pure IT specialist with the integration.
With the Industrial Automated Machine Learning software, machine learning models can be created independently. The aim of the tool is to enable as many companies as possible to implement machine learning applications independently.
Challenges for production logistics
In 2020, the warehouse is proving to be in need of modernization in many manufacturing companies. A shortage of skilled workers and integration into the company's digital processes are particular challenges. We interviewed Daniel Dombach, Director EMEA Industry Solutions at Zebra Technologies, about this.
Interview with Sven Haman, Bosch Connected...
The prerequisites for a functioning smart factory are interoperability, transparency and openness. Bosch Connected Industry has developed the Nexeed Industrial Application System to meet this need.

The standardized interface to ERP and PLM systems for the object-oriented cooperation platform Engineering Base from Aucotec shortens the time for integrations as well as data exchange.

Kisssoft's 2020 release contains numerous new features, including additional methods for evaluating the reliability of transmission concepts.

Weidmüller helps users to generate added value from their data - from data acquisition to pre-processing, communication, data analysis and business logic.