Eplans Outlook 2.8

Eplan presents first insights into the upcoming platform version 2.8, which has new ergonomic features such as the new graphical user interface.
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Eplan presents first insights into the upcoming platform version 2.8, which has new ergonomic features such as the new graphical user interface.

Formnext is still on the road to success and is showing dynamic development: the number of exhibitors already registered by mid-March had increased by a further 50 percent compared to the same period last year. The amount of space booked has also grown by around 50 percent.

Pilz continues to grow: In the 2017 financial year, the automation company increased its turnover to 338 million euros and the number of employees to a good 2,300. In 2018, the family-owned company is also focusing on a new, modular range for service robotics.
Technical retailers are under increasing pressure. In order to be able to react quickly and flexibly to a large number of orders, they need full control over their data, processes and workflows. Wholesaler Hepa was also faced with the challenge of optimizing and automatically controlling processes such as quotation processing and invoicing.

The new engineering tool from Item is intuitive to use and simplifies the design process in machine and equipment construction. The software supports users from 3D design, CAD drafting, assembly instructions and project documentation through to online ordering of their industrial systems and equipment.
Virtual mining production software

Virtual Machining production software from Coscom has enabled Werner Weitner to reduce its part and set-up times by around 50 percent. Virtual Machining secures 100 percent of the complete CAD/CAM process at Werner Weitner in the run-up to production at the virtual workstation (PC).

Polytec has developed the so-called "recipe" as a module extension to the Topmap family. It stores both data acquisition parameters and evaluation parameters for a measurement task. This means that even operators without expert knowledge can operate measurements and complex analyses with simplified user interfaces.

In the Lamborghini paint shop currently under construction at the company's headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy, the Urus model will in future be painted entirely in line with Industry 4.0.

CADFEM, together with software manufacturer ANSYS and Nvidia graphics card specialist PNY, will be presenting the latest simulation solutions for product development at the Hannover Messe, including customer examples from Rossignol.

The Guardus control agenda includes a CAQ function network for agile interaction between quality and production that extends across the entire production process: from automated first piece inspections and dynamic process releases to just-in-time inspections for material registrations and real-time checks in the event of machine malfunctions or last part inspections.