Mastering diversity with simple building blocks
Networking. Eckelmann is breaking new ground in the automation of material flow and production control systems with its Factoryware control system framework.
read more...read more...Collaborative engineering
Corporate cooperation along the value chain is not a new trend. However, motivated by access to new technologies, the reduction of costs and risks or strategic competitive advantages, they have taken on a new quality with collaboration: in contrast to cooperation, tasks can no longer be divided or delimited, meaning that the interaction between the players can become very complex.
read more...Comau supplies industrial transport with Li-ion batteries
Comau is building one of the first automated production lines for lithium-ion battery modules for transportation applications for Leclanché, a provider of energy storage solutions.
read more...System technology
Low-voltage switchgear and distribution boards can now also be safely manufactured in accordance with IEC 61439 using the VX25 enclosure system from Rittal.
read more...The inverter becomes a signpost
ABB has integrated position control into the frequency inverter. Fred Donabauer talks to handling editor Annina Schopen about the advantages of this and where the Industry 4.0 journey can still take us.
read more...Omron opens application center in Europe
Omron Electronic Components Europe has opened a new application center for Europe, marking the next step in its long-term strategy to create high customer value.
read more...Rittal enclosure system receives award
The VX25 enclosure system from Rittal has received the German Innovation Award 2019. The German Design Council honored the large enclosure system in the category "Excellence in Business to Business / Machines & Engineering".
read more...Siemens: 3D printing for space travel
The European Space Agency (ESA) has commissioned Siemens Digital Industries Software and Sonaca to develop applications for the design of aerospace parts made of metal using additive manufacturing.
read more...Commentary by Dr. Stefan Grotehans
"The data must be industrialized"
Experts see great potential for productivity gains in digitalization. However, in order to exploit this potential, companies need to collect and evaluate data in a targeted manner. Dr. Stefan Grotehans, Senior Director Solutions Engineering DACH at MarkLogic Germany, explains what is important here.
read more...Measurement, control and regulation technology
160 exhibitors at the MSR Special Trade Fair Southwest
160 specialist companies will be exhibiting at the regional trade fair for measurement and control technology, process control systems and automation technology on September 18 in Luwigshafen.
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