Step by step towards digitization
Digitization is the industry trend par excellence. But implementation is slow. Mario Willmann, Division Manager Production at ERP specialist Godesys, explains why this is the case.
read more...read more...Turck: Training 4.0 in the model factory
Practical training for Industry 4.0 is the aim of the cooperation between the Teutloff Technical Academy, the system integrator CSAE and Turck. A model factory was set up in Braunschweig for this purpose.
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Internationalization and networking
Brexit and trade conflicts on the political side - digitalization, automation and the slow farewell to the combustion engine on the technical side: the environment at the leading trade fair for handling, assembly, automation and robotics is more exciting than ever.
read more...The limits of Industry 4.0
As Professor of Logistics, Materials and Production Management at Landshut University of Applied Sciences and Scientific Director of the PULS Technology Centre in Dingolfing, as well as founder and Managing Director of PuLL Beratung GmbH, Prof. Dr. Schneider has worked intensively on the organization and logistics of production facilities and has published on the subject.
read more...Monitor assembly work centrally
Cockpit networks screwdriving systems
Deprag Cockpit is the name of the new digital service that provides easy access to the networked factory. The solution allows users to maintain an overview of any number of different screwdriving technology control systems - regardless of the manufacturer.
read more...Dietmar Harting: Entrepreneur with vision
For almost five decades, Dietmar Harting was at the helm of the company founded by his parents in 1945, now the Harting Foundation, and turned the small medium-sized company into a successful global player during his era. On September 15, the senior partner celebrated his 80th birthday.
read more...Bonfiglioli coordinates IoTwins
Bonfiglioli is coordinating IoTwins, one of the most important European Horizon 2020 projects. The project focuses on big data, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things for the areas of production and infrastructure.
read more...Igus develops Smart Plastics App for Fanuc
Fanuc is presenting its new open industrial IoT platform "Field System" to centrally evaluate data from machines and systems. The system can connect production machines from all manufacturers, enabling data analysis of the entire process chain. Igus has developed a Smart Plastics app for the system.
read more...New app for Fanuc Field System
A new Igus app for the Fanuc IoT platform ensures simple and safe monitoring of machine components.
read more...1,400 variants, one line
I4.0 assembly line. With an assembly line from Bosch Rexroth, SFB manufactures hydraulic valves 20 percent more productively. A digital assistance system guides the workers through the entire assembly process, reduces errors and increases productivity.
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