Leuze SmartID-Edge controls a network of identification systems and sensors for track-and-trace requirements in production and the supply chain. Secure communication between 1D scanners or 2D camera systems takes place at edge level using OPC UA and full integration of the AutoID Companion Specification. The advantage: Each object to be identified is not only represented by its code but also mapped on a virtual tag in the edge system.
The safety solutions provider has been successful in its digitalisation strategy, which has been helped by international expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Armis, the cyber exposure management & security company, is warning that AI-powered cyberwarfare attacks are now becoming a supercharged cyber weapon and urges organizations to immediately close the divide between current cybersecurity programs and future proactive preparation as threats will increase.
Da Ros Srl, an Italian company, specializes in manufacturing agricultural machinery for nursery and vertical farms. One of their tools, a transplanter, provides assistance in day-to-day operations, as do the FAULHABER drive systems that are incorporated in this machine.
HMIs receive confirmation of compliance with International Cybersecurity Standard IEC-62443-4-2
Softing has acquired 100% of the shares of Delta Logic effective April 11, 2025. With this acquisition, Softing Industrial strengthens its position as provider of communication solutions for industrial automation and expands its portfolio with powerful products for PC-to-PLC communication.
Looking to increase your energy efficiency? Check out Emerson's Energy Manager, a ready-to-go hardware & software package that helps manufacturers reduce energy costs & carbon emissions by up to 30% through real-time electricity monitoring & optimization.
Dr. Wilhelm Nehring as CEO and Martin Walter as CFO complete the management board at the family owned specialists for sensors and automation
The main goal of this cooperation is to develop a future ready gearmotors based on ultra-high efficiency EM-A series motors. By combining effort together with Tramec, Mitsubishi Electric is expanding its product range with components for customers seeking high-end drive solutions and improved energy efficiency.
On 22 May, IEN Europe editor Kay Petermann was invited to attend the press conference and official opening of the new JUMO plant in Fulda, Germany.
Single Pair Ethernet device with screw terminal or M8 screw connector
Strenghtening of partnership on local production of Computer-on-Modules
5G / LTE / Wi-Fi 6 connectivity for trusted IIoT solutions
All-in-one platform solution for SMEs
Enabling smaller, lighter circuit breakers and power control while increasing efficiency and reliable performance
Certified Security at the Core: How IEC 62443-4-2 Devices Help Machine Builders Boost Efficiency and Compliance
Providing safe material flow in the field, the new DMM4 muting module from SICK Sensor Intelligence provides safe human-material differentiation to improve protection and productivity in industrial settings.
Qt Group, the global software company who offers a variety of solutions from development of mobile and desktop applications to quality assurance tools hosts a webinar series called the “Visionary Voices of Tech”
MAIT will offer the entire Altair simulation and data analytics portfolio to all customers in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Instant detection and response to critical events from multiple data sources
Accurate energy consumption data is essential for companies aiming to achieve climate-neutral production. To support this goal, a consortium of organizations has recently published a groundbreaking specification for interoperable and efficient energy management in industrial and process automation.
At the HANNOVER Fair 2025 IEN EUROPE editor Kay Petermann met with Francisco Almada Lobo, CEO of Critical Manufacturing to talk about the benefits of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and why it is helpful for companies of all sizes to have one.
On April 3, Marie-Josée Turgeon was presented with the Engineer Woman Award at the opening ceremony of the FEMWORX Careers Congress. This prestigious award is presented annually by Deutsche Messe at HANNOVER MESSE to an outstanding female expert in the natural science disciplines.
The supply of a 3,000 hp frequency inverter for large shredder plant at S. Norton Group in Manchester helps with significant reduction in energy consumption
Embedded RESTful API facilitates data transfer between I/O Modules and network clients
Since life began some 1 billion years ago, an intricate web of cycles and relationships has developed. Sunlight is the only input, and nothing is wasted. For the electrical industry, adopting a more circular approach to manufacturing can advance sustainability and offer unique economic opportunities, say Fernando Nuño and Bruno De Wachter, members of the advisory board for electrical manufacturing trade show, CWIEME Berlin.
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) has been the hero in the fight against friction and wear for years. However, there is also the other side of the coin: as a persistent material, PTFE is currently the focus of the discussion about a possible PFAS ban by the ECHA. Even if there is no ban, the motion plastics pioneer igus has good reasons to look for alternatives. With new formulations, extensive tests and adapted production processes, igus already offers its customers a wide range of PTFE-free products. Author: Dr-Ing. Magnus Orth is Head of Material Development and the Technical Centre at igus.
In this IEN Europe interview with Rob Watkinson, Sales Manager at Resolve Optics, we discuss the advantages of bespoke lenses for scientific applications and the company's experience and expertise in this area
Integration of FOUNDATION Fieldbus into Modbus Systems
The HERMES AWARD, one of the world's most coveted industry prizes, was presented by Cem Özdemir, Germany’s Federal Minister of Education and Research at the opening ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE on 30 March 2025.
Sulzer and Hyme Energy partner on revolutionary molten salt energy storage
For easier quality assurance during pressing, assembly and testing
Compact edge computing solution with second-stack expansion options
LiDAR Technology Detects Conveyor Belt Loads in 3-D
IDTA and 13 co-exhibitors present the Asset Administration Shell in action at Hannover Messe
Advantech and Ecosystem Partners to Showcase Edge AI and Edge Computing at Hannover Messe 2025
The 6th Lightweighting Summit under the patronage of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) will be held on April 1, 2025, as part of HANNOVER MESSE. It will offer companies, scientists, and experts from all sectors the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in lightweight construction, as well as discussing future-oriented technologies.
The new branch in Zagreb, Croatia strengthens the local service offer with a direct line to customers.
We spoke with Marco Zampolli, IoT Automation product Sales Director from Advantech about trends in modern factory automation concepts.
An Interview with Zack Mihalis, Product Line Director Industrial Ethernet Analog Devices.
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