How Unitronics is helping cooling OEMs answer that question - with a PLC, not an IT department
Part 2: Selecting the Right Replacement Compressor. Author: Rodrigo Varela, Senior Director – Aftermarket, ElGi
With HANNOVER MESSE 2026, fron April 20 to 24, artificial intelligence (AI) in industry becomes tangible. In a practical and application-oriented way, the trade fair demonstrates how manufacturing companies can profitably use AI. With a consistent AI focus, the fair shows how today’s challenges can be transformed into concrete competitive advantages – while offering companies and visitors even greater orientation and value.
The Industrial Security Circus in Hall 26 will be the central platform for cyber security at HANNOVER MESSE 2026. It brings together leading experts, innovative solution providers, and users to bring current threats, practical protection concepts, and the future of industrial cyber security to life.
A new wave of more efficient, adaptable and intelligent plant operations is emerging as conventional control systems evolve into modern, open and modular automation ecosystems. Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President ABB Automation Technology, explains how ABB’s Automation Extended allows industrial organizations to fully embrace the opportunities of digitalization while futureproofing their operations.
DIN-rail device for simplified deployment of edge apps
Smaller displays with free of charge designer software
Siemens launches a one-stop security platform for managing communication connections in OT networks. With virtualized network structures it protects shop floor devices from targeted attacks and unauthorized access.
Long-standing CEO Dr. Dietmar Ley is stepping down at the end of the year. His successor will be the current CCO/COO Hardy Mehl
After years of use, many traction batteries still have a residual capacity of between 70 and 80 percent. While this may be too little for further use in vehicles, some cells could still serve well in large storage systems for households, businesses, or utility providers. Shredding used modules or entire high-voltage storage systems would thus waste valuable resources.
For remote monitoring and data visualization in smart manufacturing
Endress+Hauser is now the sole owner of the software company CodeWrights GmbH, based in Karlsruhe, Germany. The Swiss specialist in measurement and automation technology acquired the remaining 33 percent of the shares from the sensors and electronics manufacturer Pepperl+Fuchs with effect from 1 July 2025. Since 2002, Endress+Hauser held two-thirds of the shares, while Pepperl+Fuchs owned the remaining third.
Kollmorgen servo motors are now available with a new generation feedback device. Offered at no additional cost over erlier models, this encoder offers four times greater positioning accuracy and uses energy-harvesting technology to track absolute multi-turn positioning even when the system is powered off.
Wibu-Systems will exhibit at Hannover Messe (Hall 16, D10) to showcase its innovative cybersecurity solutions.
Advantech and Ecosystem Partners to Showcase Edge AI and Edge Computing at Hannover Messe 2025
International Federation of Robotics reports on trends in the industry
Multilingual and Open Source: OpenGPT-X research project releases large language model
The climate crisis is driving demand for the electrification of transportation and energy infrastructure, which in turn is accelerating the need for more powerful and safer rechargeable batteries, including li-ion, sodium-ion, and solid-state. However, one of the key issues affecting battery quality is accurate humidity monitoring and dry control during manufacture.
The transformation to e-mobility requires powerful automation technology. The companies in the Pepperl+Fuchs Group are offering the right solutions—based on constant technological innovation and decades of experience in the automotive industry.
Satelite communication allows solving remote connectivity challenges
The German sensor company and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a joint venture to be established for their production and further development.
Margo is a new open standard initiative for interoperability that will address key roadblocks to digital transformation. The initiative is hosted by the Linux Foundation and driven by a founding group of industrial automation solution providers, including ABB Process Automation and ABB Machine Automation (B&R)
Smaller manufacturers are the fastest-growing area of industrial robotics today, driven by the need for new collaborative robotics systems.
For 5G Adoption in Existing Industrial Networks
This strategic purchase is set to bolster Nijhuis Saur Industries’ Mobile Water Solutions division's fleet, significantly expanding its capacity to serve an even larger customer base.
Industry faces the challenge of reducing consumption to counter rising energy prices, reduce its carbon footprint and at the same time, be prepared for various taxonomies dictated by capital providers and/or governments.
Position display with innovative IO-Link interface for switch integration
The DCS has been the link to production information from the plant floor for decades. Kay Petermann from IEN D-A-CH interviewed Mark Taft from ABB who gives a review on DCS technology, digital transformation, and sustainable production.
IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) will take place at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue from May 10 to 12 2022. Get your full pass here!
Intel sees CLPA membership as an opportunity for industry leaders to help develop the future of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
Following the last Intel Webinar on how to succeed business and security goals with AI, Sunita P Shenoy, Sr. Director at Intel continued the discussion on how to increase manufacturing operational efficiency.
The business unit "Railway Technology" of Burisch Elektronik Bauteile GmbH with the LED lighting system SCHURTER TrenoLux was certified according to IRIS ISO/TS 22163 at the first attempt in 2021.
Robert Stancombe of Mobile Water Solutions part of Nijhuis Saur Industries, considers how production security can be at risk if water treatment fails
IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the largest international event dedicated to industry transformation through disruptive technologies, will return to Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue from May 10 to 12 2022.
With the unpredictability of today's market and the digital transformation that has been taking place across the industries, B2B cloud integration has become vital for building resilient, prepared, and responsive supply chains.
The new Fluke 1770 series Power Quality Data logger/trouble shooter ensures perfect setup every time by offering plug-and-play operation with automated connection verification and autocorrection
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Valtrix STING enables reliable and easy-to-use dynamic testing
The Wireless Router 5G supports Ericsson Industry Connect 5G networks and allows users to get started with 5G in their own location.
Real-time supply chain visibility, data analytics and unified communication tools allow mobile workers to make key decisions to increase workplace productivity and business profitability
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