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Interview with Thomas Schulz, GE Digital
General Electric has set itself the task of supporting its customers on the path to digitalization. To this end, the company organizes the annual "Minds + Machines" conference.
read more...Just over a year ago, Kewill and LeanLogistics announced their change of name to BluJay Solutions. At the same time, the company announced the establishment of the Global Trade Network (GTN).
read more...Baumüller will be showcasing the benefits of simulations, wizard-guided commissioning, predictive maintenance and intelligent process monitoring at the Hannover Messe. In addition to systems and components, the company will also be presenting its range of services.
read more...Some believe that artificial intelligence will take over the world in a few years; others doubt that it even exists. IFS explains why, as always, the truth lies in the middle.
read more...Yaskawa is presenting its Industry 4.0 concept i³-Mechatronics at the Hannover Messe. This integrative approach includes products such as robots, drive and control technology, as well as specially developed software solutions. The backbone of the concept is the newly developed Yaskawa Cockpit software platform.
read more...Machine learning, big data and Industry 4.0 - these buzzwords have long since become real concepts. With intelligent products such as smart plastics from Igus, companies can, for example, increase the reliability of their systems, plan maintenance work precisely and thus save costs.
read more...Interview with Dr. Albert Schmidt
Cameras are playing an increasingly important role in production and quality control. They relieve the burden on people and expand the possibilities of visual inspection. They are part of entire networks of components. In order to cope with the large amounts of data, the industry relies on "intelligent" cameras that not only provide data, but also deliver results. But what must the camera be able to do, what makes it intelligent? Dr. Albert Schmidt, Managing Director of Baumer's Vision Competence Center, provides answers.
read more...The industry is characterized by growing online trade. Orders can be placed easily, anytime, anywhere. Same-day delivery, real-time shipment tracking and delivery on demand are a reality.
read more...Swiss Steel, a member of the Schmolz + Bickenbach Group, produces around 600,000 tons of engineering steel per year at its Emmenbrücke site. As part of a company-wide Industry 4.0 initiative, the new PQA quality management system from MET/Con is to be used as a pilot at the Emmenbrücke site to optimize competitiveness in the long term.
read more...Interview with Volkhard Bregulla, Hewlett...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is cooperating with ABB to unite the two worlds of OT and IT with the necessary technology and expertise. Volkhard Bregulla, Vice President Global Manufacturing, Automotive and IoT at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, explains to the SCOPE editorial team how this can be achieved and what prerequisites need to be created.
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