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Supply bottlenecks have been a major problem for the economy since the start of the pandemic. The war in Ukraine and the resulting energy crisis have further exacerbated the situation. However, there are ways and means of preparing for difficulties with the supply chain. A networked supply chain that can be tracked in real time is considered particularly promising.
read more...Single Pair Ethernet is the technology that enables migration from various legacy networks to a universal physical layer. This is a further step towards making data available from the individual edge sensor through production to the desktop or laptop.
read more...The new edition of the installation standard IEC 61918:2018/AMD1:2022 Amendment 1 was published in March. The standard now also includes important key points on cabling structures based on Single Pair Ethernet (SPE).
read more...The standard paves the way for an unhindered flow of data across all levels of the automation pyramid.
read more...Condition monitoring via app - engineering specialist in-tech now offers the intelligent easymon app for all Beckhoff controllers with Automation Device Specification (ADS) interface.
read more...Is digitalization a risk for companies? With all the possible risks, do the opportunities outweigh the risks - or is digitalization the only way for many companies to remain competitive in the long term? A comparison with the arrival of the steam engine in industry comes to mind.
read more...Katrin Stegmaier-Hermle, spokesperson for the Balluff management, explains in an interview with Daniel Schilling on the occasion of the company's anniversary how a company can grow over 100 years with the right technologies while remaining true to itself.
read more...Mobile data carriers are one of the threats to the security of production facilities. Intelligent cybersecurity tools ensure stable IT and OT systems in industry.
read more...An open electronic nameplate would significantly speed up the commissioning of motors
and improve their performance. However, until now
communication protocol across all manufacturers.
read more...Reliable data communication with high data rates and deterministic time behavior is one of the prerequisites for production in accordance with the principles of Industry 4.0.
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