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IT and software solutions for industry
Forcam's innovative factory software has convinced the jury of the "Industry Prize 2018": the company wins in the IT and software solution for industry category. The smart factory specialist came out on top from a total of 500 applications received.
read more...Three questions for... Christian Wolf
IT and software are becoming increasingly important in automation technology. Mr. Wolf, Turck has developed from a sensor manufacturer to a complete automation partner. What is the current focus?
read more...With IoT, Industry 4.0 and the smart factory, data (big data) is exploding. Storage, status monitoring and analysis with high computing power are the preferred means of economically managing this flood in real time.
read more...Big Kaiser, the specialist for high-quality precision tools and systems for the metalworking industry, achieved record sales in 2017 with an increase of more than 20 %.
read more...Interview with Prof. Dr. Volker Stich and...
Is Germany in danger of being left behind in the "digitization game"? FIR Managing Director Professor Dr. Volker Stich believes this is possible if politicians do not take action soon. Together with the Institute for Industrial Management (FIR) at RWTH Aachen University, Inform investigated the extent to which digitalization has already arrived in the German mechanical and plant engineering sector.
read more...Future investments, awards and new business models - the Bielefeld-based family business Boge can look back on a year full of highlights. One highlight of the year was the opening of the Smart Factory at the headquarters in Bielefeld.
read more...New suppliers are increasingly entering the electric vehicle market, especially in China. Dürr is building a fully automated paint shop for a local OEM. The plant in Hefei is designed for a capacity of 100,000 units per year and is scheduled to go into operation in June 2018.
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