
Schmalz: Digital solutions for vacuum technology
With a new bin-picking solution, the use of the digital twin and a software tool for centralized access to IO-Link components, Schmalz offers a number of innovations for the smart factory.
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With a new bin-picking solution, the use of the digital twin and a software tool for centralized access to IO-Link components, Schmalz offers a number of innovations for the smart factory.
Sustainability and resource efficiency are trending topics in industrial production. But how exactly can they be implemented? Three aspects at a glance.
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Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the Teamcenter X software: a new PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solution provided as a service.

Fast data processing with edge computing
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According to a recent study by Dell, a majority of companies believe that their current data security solutions will not be sufficient for the future. Action is needed now, because data loss costs companies almost 900,000 euros per year.

Cloud application from Sandvik Coromant
The cloud-based CoroPlus Machining Insights application gives users direct access to data on machine and tool utilization.

Endress+Hauser has released the Visual Support service application to the market ahead of schedule during the coronavirus crisis.