
Recovery expected in 2021
The ZVEI Automation Association is certain that one of the decisive factors in overcoming the coronavirus crisis is how digitally fit companies are. An upturn is expected in the coming year.
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The ZVEI Automation Association is certain that one of the decisive factors in overcoming the coronavirus crisis is how digitally fit companies are. An upturn is expected in the coming year.
On March 1, 2021, the VDMA founded the "Wireless Communications for Machines" working group to promote the use of modern wireless technologies in mechanical and plant engineering. The economy is also set to pick up again in 2021.

Sabo Elektronik, manufacturer of compact systems and master terminals with PLC functionality, is celebrating its anniversary. Marcel Sabo, second-generation Managing Director, looks back on the company's beginnings, but focuses primarily on the current situation and the future of the industry.

Networked machines, automation and real-time process monitoring characterize the smart factory. Edge computing plays a central role at the interface between IoT and the cloud.
Stecher Automation realizes the Smart Factory with the Matrix cell. Various manufacturing processes can be integrated. The cell links the processes in such a way that several products can be manufactured simultaneously and flexibly. An example of intelligent automation for SMEs.
Kontron Industrial AI Platform

Kontron is now supporting companies with a compact platform for artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning.

TSN is becoming increasingly important for the realization of real-time applications for Industry 4.0. The TSN starter kit from Kontron helps to set up TSN environments quickly and securely.

The Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder will give a speech at SPS Connect and will be available to answer questions afterwards.

Digitalization, product innovation, fast delivery times and a sustainable circular economy - future projects that Igus will continue to drive forward this year. The company is expanding its management team for these tasks.

The Profibus user organization uses the virtual trade fair to present the latest developments in network technologies.