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Thilo Döring, Managing Director of HMS Industrial Networks GmbH, deals with questions such as the best way to achieve a networked factory and the optimal technology for this on a daily basis. We asked him where German industry stands when it comes to digitalization and how it can move forward.
read more...Software in sheet metal processing
Trumpf acquires the software company Lantek and thus focuses on software in sheet metal processing that runs independently of the machine manufacturer.
read more...Centralized data processing in a cloud is too inflexible or too slow and unreliable for some applications when it comes to time-critical operations. Decentralized edge computing can provide a remedy here and close the gaps.
read more...Among other things, smart production and adaptive manufacturing will determine the production of tomorrow. The online forum "Trends in manufacturing technology and the supplier industry" at Intec/Z connect 2021 will take a closer look at this topic.
read more...When we come across the term "smart factory" today, we always come across the topic of "machine-to-machine (M2M) communication".
read more...The pump manufacturer Wilo is modernizing its main plant in Dortmund. A digital worker guidance system from Soma acts as the factory's intelligence and monitors all production processes.
read more...Atlas Copco acquires the technology company Perceptron. The company is thus further expanding its "Machine Vision Solutions" business area.
read more...Trumpf and automation expert Jungheinrich will be working together in future on intralogistics solutions for networked sheet metal production.
read more...According to Turck, the TBEN-L-PLC is the first IP67 controller for industrial use that has a Codesys PLC on board, enables a direct cloud connection and can communicate simultaneously via various Ethernet protocols thanks to multiprotocol technology.
read more...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.
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