Blockchain: Manufacturer, reports, information at INDUSTRIAL Production

Blockchain has arrived

Four out of five companies are addressing the topic of blockchain: this is the result of a recent global study on the subject. According to some companies, however, a number of requirements still need to be met.

Opinion

Lost in data protection?

When Google presented the Duplex software at this year's I/O developer conference, it caused many astonished faces. The call assistant can take over phone calls that we don't feel like making and is barely distinguishable from a human voice.

Cebit

Blockchain at the Cebit

This year, Cebit is focusing on the major new topics of digitalization in the business sector. In addition to artificial intelligence, blockchain stands out as a major highlight.

Additive manufacturing

3D printing becomes blockchain ready

As a printer manufacturer for high-precision additively manufactured metal components, 3D MicroPrint GmbH is the first to integrate SAMPL technology into its systems. Together with Fraunhofer ENAS, PROSTEP AG, consider it, NXP and the University of Ulm, a first prototype for the Secure Additive Manufacturing (SAMPL) platform is being integrated into a 3D printer for the production of metal components.

IoT platforms

GFT and Software AG: strategic IoT partnership

GFT becomes an implementation partner of Software AG - with a focus on the IoT platform "Cumulocity IoT".

Product tracking

Tracking with blockchain technology

"Track & Trace" combines location data and information on the condition of goods within the supply chain. CryptoTec AG from Cologne combines its blockchain solutions with GSM-enabled sensors to monitor the transportation of products in real time.

Market

Strategic IoT partnership

The combination of the physical and digital worlds generates enormous amounts of data in the manufacturing industry. IoT platforms make it possible to analyze data from different sources in real time and trigger the necessary actions in a targeted manner. It is crucial that the data is linked and correlated.

HANNOVER TRADE FAIR 2018

Shape the digital now

Under the motto "Shape the digital now", Deutsche Telekom and its key account subsidiary T-Systems will be showcasing digital solution modules for industry at Hannover Messe 2018. The focus is on practical and concrete implementation options for production planning, manufacturing and logistics.

SAP

Hans Thalbauer on automation, Industry 4.0 and the ERP legacy

Who better to get started with Industry 4.0 than the automation experts? Germany's manufacturing companies have embarked on the path to digitalization in terms of Manufacturing 4.0.