Following the premiere of the multistage concept last year, Formnext is continuing its lecture program in 2024. This year, applications, technologies and trends in the AM and manufacturing industry will once again be discussed on three stages. The main topics are artificial intelligence, robotics and automation. The call for speakers is open.
Teamviewer will be showcasing Industry 4.0 technologies based on augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR), which manufacturing and logistics companies can use to accelerate their digital transformation.
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World Robotics data from the IFR
The manufacturing industry in the United States is investing more heavily in automation: the number of installations rose to a total of 44,303 units in 2023 - an increase of 12% compared to the previous year.
The Charx connect universal CCS vehicle charging sockets from Phoenix Contact now also enable high-power charging with a continuous 375 kilowatts.
Cybershield is a company founded in 2021 with a focus on operational technologies and has set itself the goal of significantly advancing IT security in the OT sector and supporting customers.
Interview with Dr.-Ing. Marc Hüske
Manufacturing-X is picking up speed. Dr. Marc Hüske, head of the VDMA's Manufacturing-X forum, explains what is behind the initiative, what efforts other projects are building on and what to-dos are on the list.
Getac, a provider of rugged computer solutions, is showcasing robust technological innovations. Under the motto "Total Solutions", the company is presenting complete solutions for AI and IIoT applications for industry, energy supply and logistics, among others.
Festo will use PLCnext Technology, the open ecosystem for modern automation from Phoenix Contact, in future intelligent devices.
Solutions for the automation industry
Dassault Systèmes has announced a partnership with Pepperl+Fuchs. The aim of the collaboration is to jointly tackle the challenges facing the automation industry in the coming years and to develop innovative solutions.
At the Hannover Messe, Artiminds Robotics presented a robot-based automation solution for the sensor-assisted assembly of flexible cables and wires in connector housings.
