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At this year's Blechexpo from November 5-8, Lantek will be showcasing its cloud solutions for greater efficiency in sheet metal processing. Without having to expand their IT department, sheet metal fabricators of all sizes can go their own way towards digital transformation.
read more...Interview: Trends in Industry 4.0
Automation, digitalization, artificial intelligence, visual computing - how can these trend topics be classified correctly? And how can old machines be integrated into production networks? Andrea Gillhuber spoke about this with Mario Klug, Senior Manager Product Marketing Boards at Rutronik.
read more...Markus Günther, product manager and machine learning expert at software company Inform, explains how artificial intelligence keeps manufacturing companies competitive in times of batch size 1.
read more...Commentary by Dr. Stefan Grotehans
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...read more...Data communication is growing with Industry 4.0. Companies are increasingly relying on Ethernet connection solutions. But speed is not everything: simple and cost-effective cables are also increasingly in demand, as are hybrid cables.
read more...Transfluid developed its own t project software to improve processes and increase safety in production. Available in two versions, it ensures controlled pipe production and connections to CAD and measuring systems, BDE or ERP systems.
read more...SEW-Eurodrive uses the example of modern automotive production to demonstrate the potential that can be tapped into with the use of automation technology, intelligent module design and smart factory services.
read more...The smart battery cell gripper from Schunk combines handling, identification and 100% quality control of Li-ion cells in one module. The all-in-one solution thus enables the economical production of large quantities in battery production with maximum process quality.
read more...The top 5 challenges for the use of ERP systems in industrial applications were identified in a recent study by the analyst firm Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC) Germany. Pro Alpha offers possible solutions for these hurdles.
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