The increasing networking of IT and OT is fundamentally changing industrial automation. The IT/OT Integration Summit shows how modern technologies can make production environments more efficient, flexible and future-proof. The event will focus on specific practical examples, innovative automation concepts and strategies for integrating IT and production systems.
Quality controls in production
How can complex components in automotive production be inspected fully automatically and in real time with the help of machine vision and robotics? The case study shows how floor pans are measured and inspected fully automatically.
Current TOP 5
Nagarro, a digital engineering company headquartered in Munich, and Addverb, a provider of robotics and warehouse automation solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of the partnership is to jointly provide advanced robotic automation solutions and digital twins.
Business takeover in mechanical engineering
The fastening technology specialist Böllhoff is taking over the business operations of Stöger Automation. The consulting firm Baker Tilly supported the international investor process.
The NIS2 directive significantly increases the requirements for OT security. This article shows how companies can combine structure, verifiability and practical relevance with IEC 62443-2-1 - from governance to auditability on the store floor.
Interpack 2026 draws a strong balance
With record numbers and international participation, Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf highlighted the current transformation of the packaging industry. The focus was on integrated solutions relating to PPWR, automation and new competence requirements in production.
Opening the store floor for data rooms
At its spring conference, the Scientific Society for Production Engineering (WGP) focused on the digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular. Against the backdrop of the ongoing crisis in the industry, the researchers invited representatives from companies, politics and associations to discuss ways of transformation together.
B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, will be presenting new solutions for machine and plant engineering at the all about automation trade fair in Wels. The focus will be on drive technology and industrial image processing.
With its platform economy, Conrad Electronic enables simple and fast procurement from a single source and acts as a solution provider to make it as smooth as possible for business customers to cover their technical needs.
Association of the German Turned Parts...
Rising order intake, new members, cautious optimism: the members of the Association of the German Turned Parts Industry are confident. At the spring conference in Leipzig, around 150 participants discussed current market developments, strategic challenges and specific solutions - from brand management to energy and cybersecurity.
