Where IT meets OT
The u-control 2000 web control system integrates real-time automation and communication for the Internet of Things and is therefore the interface between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT).
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The u-control 2000 web control system integrates real-time automation and communication for the Internet of Things and is therefore the interface between Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT).
Excellent atmosphere among exhibitors and visitors: 86 exhibitors and 1,238 visitors were registered for the premiere of In.Stand - Trade Fair for Maintenance and Services. The exhibitors presented the latest solutions for maintenance in mechanical engineering, the automotive sector and industrial maintenance topics.

Lantek, multinational specialist for CAD/CAM/MES/ERP software solutions and the digital transformation of sheet metal processing, will round off its appearance at the 14th Blechexpo with a presentation on the importance of data in sheet metal processing.
In 2016, AIM-D launched a new communication standard for AutoID devices in cooperation with the OPC Foundation. It turned out that this standard has been adopted by many device manufacturers across the entire AutoID spectrum.

Paddy Francis is CTO of Airbus CyberSecurity. Andreas Mühlbauer spoke to him about the threats posed to industrial companies by cyber attacks, the security of cloud systems and the possibilities and chances of success of defense strategies.

Keba presents its modular and scalable automation platform at the SPS.

At the Digital Summit on October 28 and 29, the Federal Ministry of Economics presented the GAIA-X project to build a networked, open data infrastructure as the "cradle of an open, digital AI ecosystem". Festo is supporting the development of such a data infrastructure for Europe.
Partnership: T-Systems and Siemens

T-Systems and Siemens announced a new partnership for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) at Digital X 2019 in Cologne.

Bachmann electronic is presenting its latest SAI205 safety module at the SPS. The solution supports industrial OEMs by integrating safety without compromising performance.

Despite the tense economic situation, it is becoming apparent in the run-up to the anniversary edition of SPS: The prospects and booking figures for the trade fair are once again very positive. Around 1,650 suppliers of automation technology are expected in Nuremberg.