
Standard industrial interface set
The IEC Committee SC 48B Copper Connectors has published IEC 63171-6, the international standard for single-pair Ethernet interfaces in industrial applications.
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The IEC Committee SC 48B Copper Connectors has published IEC 63171-6, the international standard for single-pair Ethernet interfaces in industrial applications.
Research on task-oriented planning
Task-oriented planning. In networked production systems, more and more machines and autonomous vehicles are working alongside people. In order to make efficient use of all the possibilities, a sub-project of "FORobotics" is researching software for suitable resource allocation.

Aegis' Factorylogix platform is designed to provide instant visibility into factory and enterprise-wide operations without the usual costs and difficulties typically associated with data collection and contextualization.

Software for workflow management
Software for workflow management. Workflow solutions allow process steps to run digitally and largely automatically. The software can guide employees through workflows. Digitally recorded data can be transferred to the inspection logs.

Meusburger presents the profiTemp+ hot runner controller with additional functions. With the connection for an RFID reader, it is suitable for Industry 4.0 applications. The Setup Assistant also makes it easier to set up the controller.

Artificial intelligence. Hans-Jürgen Heitzer is Head of Division for Kardex Mlog in the Kardex Group and is therefore familiar with the future opportunities that Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence bring for intralogistics.
Suitable gripping systems. Gripping, moving, depositing - all this is unthinkable in automated processes without the right gripper. Vacuum specialist Schmalz therefore develops flexible systems and supports users in the selection and configuration of components.

Biometric data for verification has already proven its worth in areas such as smartphones and tablets as well as in access control. Hahn+Kolb relies on the same system for the security of cabinet systems.

n the wake of Industry 4.0, assistance systems are increasingly supporting manufacturing processes. Robert Rothenberger, Managing Director at memex, talks about modern qualification measures on the store floor and the general differences between assistance systems and digital work instructions.

Predictive maintenance with Iwis
Predictive maintenance is a key topic in Industry 4.0 when it comes to getting the maximum performance out of machines and systems. A new, intelligent system from chain manufacturer Iwis monitors chain elongation and issues early warnings.