The Industry 4.0 platform Reference Architecture Model Industry 4.0 (RAMI), developed over a year ago by the German "Plattform Industrie 4.0"
Mr. Bernhard Mueller, Member of Sick’s Management Board - Industry 4.0, tells us what is Industry 4.0 and why it’s so essential for the company of the future
The Swiss start-up F&P Robotics has developed a robot with 1.1 meters long arm in the standard version, a working radius of 80 centimeters and six degrees of freedom
The Cartoning Machine CL175 designed by CAMA GROUP winned the prize for "Innovation in Packaging" and was awarded by Mr. Keith Nosbusch, Rockwell Automation Chairman & CEO
Jason Novich, Product Manager at Unitronics, provides insight into some of the latest industry trends and reveals how the company is getting ready for the fourth industrial revolution
Designed to transform simulation-based engineering into objectives-driven engineering
At Omron's production site in Den Bosch production is going digital enabling large benefits in terms of energy efficiency
An Energy Analyzer in conjunction with the F3 control system allows precise monitoring of consumption of each plant or production area
Discover Delta Electronics at 2016 Hannover Messe
Highly intuitive, precise and interactive
New capabilities for networking
Samba from Unitronics has been released with a new on-board I/O configuration
B&R's intelligent light curtain is connected directly to the real-time POWERLINK network
Unitronics released a Remote Operator mobile app for the Vision™ and Samba™ series that enables customers to remotely access their Unitronics controllers using their smartphone and tablet
To support business departments
The verification process via proximity ID card
To analyze and share processes
Electronic log of operator activities
In order to seamlessly integrate industrial data into the Industrial Internet of Things, a new communications platform is needed. Tony Paine, CEO of Kepware Technologies, identifies the requirements and features of such a platform
At this year’s CeBIT the IT service provider Materna will introduce its solutions for essential IT automation, with the aim of enhancing IT processes through the use of Industry 4.0-oriented technologies
The new release of MapleSim includes advanced diagnostic tools and expanded component libraries
Clamcleats Ltd choses R. A. Rodriguez to automate the de-gating of injection moulded components for plastics rope cleats
TE's just-launched Modular Releasable Poke-in Connectors for wire-to-board connectivity. The poke-in feature of these 4.0-mm pitch connectors allows for easy and fast installation
An ideal embedded controller for space-critical applications in industrial surroundings, in building automation, for security applications and also for mobile use
They warn users before a cable failure occurs and include 27 types of copper cable and FOC as well as 422 pre-assembled Ethernet cables, all of which have optimum transmission qualities in moving applications
At the upcoming Hannover Messe, Sick will rely on Integrated solutions based on Industry 4.0, to show how the intelligent use of sensor data is boosting flexibility and productivity today
The IP67 hybrid modules can be adapted flexibly to the specific signal requirement in the machine and can help users to implement space saving and inexpensive wiring of their machines
By laying the image scanned in the GOM Atos over the CAD file, the customer can see at a glance where modifications are required to moulds or other tools
It can be freely programmed to accommodate any custom resolution
With the motto “Integrated Industry - Discover Solutions!” HANNOVER MESSE clearly emphasizes Industrie 4.0 as the main trend for 2016. Marc Siemering, Senior Vice President at Deutsche Messe AG, reveals what’s new on this upcoming edition
In addition to expanding its R&D department and laboratory, ODU is strongly focusing on its new global management structure
The app can be used to estimate and quickly assess the value of potential savings on a motorised application
A new storage and retrieval machine (SRM) with spreader beam which ensures energy savings thanks to efficient drives
Energy efficiency@Festo unveils top 5 tips to optimize energy consumption in pneumatic systems
Designed for cost-effective networking, the VLT® BACnet/IP MCA 125 helps reduce the number of network components and the burden on the controller, enabling the VLT® HVAC Drive FC 102 to connect to building management systems using the BACnet/IP protocol
Fast and easy implementation of foundation fieldbus
In the highly competitive world of retail, standing out and delivering the "wow factor" is what every retail business strives for
Interview with William Hewitson, President of Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc., about pivotal developments in coupling technology and future perspectives
DesignSpark Electrical is a CAD package from RS that targets design engineers and other electrical professionals involved in control panel, machinery and electrical system design across multiple applications
The new 4.3", 9.0", 12.0", and 15.4" HMI devices for the Visu+ visualization software give system planners even more choice
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