
Bridge between ERP and production
In order to digitalize a company holistically, it is fundamental to network the office level with the production level. The challenge lies in linking the individual systems.
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In order to digitalize a company holistically, it is fundamental to network the office level with the production level. The challenge lies in linking the individual systems.

This year, Pfeiffer Vacuum Components & Solutions from Göttingen is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In addition to standard vacuum chambers, the specialists also offer customized vacuum chambers and solutions with a wide range of functions that are manufactured using the latest technologies.

More intelligent, more efficient, easier to operate - robots are developing rapidly. Among other things, great care is required when setting them up and operating them in order to avoid cost-intensive downtimes. Robot simulation tools are increasingly being used to support this.

With year-on-year growth of 13.4%, incoming orders in the German electrical and digital industry also saw double-digit growth in August 2022. This time, foreign orders rose more strongly than domestic orders.
With the help of biofeedback, it is possible to improve human-robot interaction and automatically adapt the robot to the needs of humans.

At this year's Formnext trade fair, the German start-up iFactory3D will be presenting its One Pro 3D assembly line printer, whose technology will automate additive manufacturing. The special feature of the printer: thanks to the built-in conveyor belt and remote control, objects can be printed in series around the clock without supervision.

With the MGB2 Modular door locking system, Euchner offers safety technology for direct connection to Ethernet bus protocols. The option to communicate via IO-Link is also standard for all new smart safety solutions.
As Formula 1 production times and budgets have been cut for 2022, the McLaren racing team is using several 3D printers to win the race off the track. 3D printing shortens production times for some model parts to just three days, speeding up vehicle development.
Ziehl-Abegg launches construction project...

"Megatrends such as digitalization, climate change and urbanization are increasing demand and require a significant increase in our production capacities," says Joachim Ley, Chief Production Officer at fan manufacturer Ziehl-Abegg. The company is therefore investing around 50 million euros in a new plant in central Poland.
Diamant is Germany's oldest bicycle brand - the manufacturer from near Chemnitz has been around since 1885. Up to 1,500 bicycles and e-bikes are handmade there every day. Efficient workflows and good communication play an important role in the production processes. Those responsible also make targeted use of work clothing as a success factor.