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Digital platforms are springing up like mushrooms. Every company involved in digitalization and Industry 4.0 has at least considered the potential benefits of its own digital platform, and many are already on the market. There are numerous providers, the technology is mature and proven a thousand times over.
read more...Until about ten years ago, cyberattacks that could (almost) ruin companies or even endanger human lives existed only in science fiction. However, as the capabilities and internet connectivity of modern physical production systems have increased to a level we could only dream of in the past, cybercrime has also evolved.
read more...The "5i.Maintenance" application improves transparency and occupational safety during machine maintenance.
read more...The combination of edge and cloud in a common architecture enables modern production with real-time components and big data analysis. At the same time, this structure enables the flexible use of networked robots.
read more...The quality of data analysis depends not only on the software, but also on the respective framework conditions.
read more...Regulations, directives and standards govern the requirements for machine safety. Depending on the machine and system, companies must ensure different inspections and maintenance, take their intervals into account and provide legally compliant documentation.
read more...Centralized data processing in a cloud is too inflexible or too slow and unreliable for some applications when it comes to time-critical operations. Decentralized edge computing can provide a remedy here and close the gaps.
read more...Daniel Schilling spoke to Managing Director Dr. Erich Bürgel and Head of Portfolio Development Dr.-Ing. Bernd Brinkmeier from Siemens Digital Industries Software about the importance of integrated product development based on valid data for sustainability. The digital twin makes many things possible - if the basics are right.
read more...The automation of business processes will continue to advance in 2021. Systems based on machine learning and artificial intelligence will play an increasingly important role here.
read more...Labeling and printing technology
If the product packaging takes place on various lines, it can make sense to bundle the labeling of the folding boxes in a special system beforehand. Kraus Maschinenbau has developed the "FK Codingline" for a Polish manufacturer of vehicle filters and uses labeling and printing technology from Bluhm Systeme.
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