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PLM for the future

PLM systems must be flexible enough to be easily scaled, customized and extended. The Aras Product Innovation Platform makes it possible to carry out updates and integrate new technologies.

Motek/Bondexpo 2019

In focus: industrial feasibility

The 38th Motek - International Trade Fair for Production and Assembly Automation - is in the starting blocks together with the 13th Bondexpo - International Trade Fair for Bonding Technologies. The highlight is the "Arena of Integration".

User interface logos

Improved operation

AP&T has developed a new generation of control systems that simplify the use of presses, automation and production systems. This upgrade entails a renewal of the Logos user interface as well as improvements in functionality and hardware.

Fraunhofer research

Using AI to combat compressed air waste

Most compressed air systems are inefficient. The air escapes from countless leaks; detecting them is difficult. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA want to use artificial intelligence to combat waste.

Software development

Acceed expands IIoT software service

Acceed wants to expand its customer service activities. The Düsseldorf-based distributor of network communication hardware is to expand its current range of services to include project-specific software development.

Test robots for interchange systems

Plug between the doors

Harting has put a test robot for inter-vehicle junction systems into operation. With additional testing options, the company is now expanding its testing expertise in this area and can offer customers from the rail sector a complete solution package.

I/O modules

Scalable communication

The I/O modules of the Edam-4200 series from Acceed offer a cost-effective solution for data communication with local terminal devices in automation and building control networks, for example for production control or remote maintenance.

Learning for all areas

Machine learning for all areas

Beckhoff offers a solution for machine learning (ML) that is seamlessly integrated into Twincat 3. The advantages of system openness familiar from PC-based control are also available for ML applications thanks to the use of established standards.

Bonfiglioli and Schaeffler

Predictive maintenance for wind turbines

A compact Industry 4.0 solution package for azimuth drives for wind turbines is the result of a long-term development partnership between Bonfiglioli and Schaeffler.