OPC UA is becoming the standard
When we come across the term "smart factory" today, we always come across the topic of "machine-to-machine (M2M) communication".
read more...read more...Global sales figures increase by 32 percent to 11.2 billion US dollars
The sales value of professional service robots has risen by 32% to USD 11.2 billion worldwide (2018-2019). In the current year, the market is receiving further impetus from the COVID-19 pandemic.
read more...Interview with Leipziger Messe
Trade fairs are a reflection of the industry
Gerhard Ohmacht has been the new Head of Trade and Industrial Fairs at Leipziger Messe since March. In an interview, he spoke about the challenges for trade fair companies posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the role digital offerings will play for trade fairs and the importance of social interaction.
read more...Industry on the way to Industry 4.0
Umati becomes the global language of production
The VDMA and the VDW want to jointly promote the use and dissemination of OPC UA standards for mechanical engineering under the Umati brand.
read more...Sheet Metal Forming Industry Association
Website answers important questions about Corona
The Sheet Metal Forming Industry Association is launching a coronavirus information service for companies. Questions about short-time working allowance, financial aid, labor law, occupational health and safety and more will be answered.
read more...Growth forecast for 3D printing
Additive manufacturing on the rise
Additive manufacturing is used in many different ways. In the field of metal cutting, flexibility in the management of cooling lubricants (coolant) is becoming increasingly important.
read more...Coronavirus: Is the Hannover Messe taking place?
The organizers of the Hannover Messe announced on Wednesday that it is still too early to make a decision on a possible postponement of the industrial show. They want to decide in mid-March whether the trade fair will take place as planned.
read more...Safety first: decision on Hannover Messe possibly in mid-March
The Chairman of the Board of Management of Deutsche Messe AG, Dr. Jochen Köckler, has explained the preparations and plans regarding all eventualities with regard to the Hannover Messe in April. In a statement, he emphasized in particular the aspect of safety for all employees, exhibitors and visitors.
read more...Change of management at Messe Stuttgart
There is a new management duo at the helm of Messe Stuttgart: Roland Bleinroth and Stefan Lohnert have been at the helm of the trade fair center since February 1. They succeed Ulrich Kromer, who is retiring.
read more...SPS - Smart Production Solutions
Automation meets IT
For the 30th edition, the meeting place for the automation industry SPS IPC Drives will become SPS - Smart Production Solutions. Despite an economic slowdown, Christian Wolf, Chairman of the Exhibitor Advisory Board, confirms that automation technology has a "brilliant future".
read more...