What makes German SMEs tick when it comes to business software?
The software company abas publishes its 2018 user survey, which provides information on trend topics such as the cloud, enterprise software and abas products.
The software company abas publishes its 2018 user survey, which provides information on trend topics such as the cloud, enterprise software and abas products.

Godesys is launching an updated version of its ERP etiquette guide. The aim of the guide is to support companies in choosing the right ERP system.

Bosch Rexroth and Lantek, provider of machine-independent CAD/CAM solutions for sheet metal processing, are cooperating for the economical use of sheet metal cutting machines. The result can be seen at Euroblech.

The German start-up Volocopter relies on PTC's Windchill PLM solution for the development of its autonomous flying transportation systems.

Coscom's FactoryDirector software is a data link from the ERP system to the store floor of the machining manufacturing industry - a centralized data concept that merges "store floor data islands" and does not compete with the leading ERP system.
3D CAD/CAM software in robot development
Requirements for autonomous vehicles
The race for fully autonomous cars is in full swing. Simulations have become increasingly important as a more cost-effective alternative to the practical driving tests required to prove safety in order to successfully complete autonomous vehicle programs.

Mathworks announces that Matlab now offers integration with Nvidia TensorRT via GPU Coder. This will make it easier for engineers and scientists to develop new models for artificial intelligence and deep learning in Matlab.

The number of service robots is growing continuously. Depending on the application, however, the robots need to be reprogrammed or adapted. The SeRoNet project shows how open platforms can help with implementation.

Mainz-based software provider Godesys has launched a new release of its ERP. Version 5.6 Release 4 will be available from this summer and is designed to help companies cope with the digital transformation.