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STUDER, SCHAUDT, MIKROSA and UGG collaborate to tackle issues for “smart factory” concept
Is Industry 4.0 just a vision? Not with the UNITED GRINDING Group. Here the fourth industrial revolution is lived in concrete terms. But how does United Grinding connect machines and their assemblies […]

Rittal’s Edge Data Center offers a turnkey solution optimised for IoT applications
Studies suggest that global data volumes will increase ten-fold by 2025, to 163 zettabytes (Zbytes). This is being driven by the Internet of Things (IoT) – ranging from networked manufacturing to smart […]

Baumüller introduces its BAUDIS IoT designed to manage and analyze data from production processes
In the context of its Industry 4.0 solution, the drive and automation specialist Baumüller has developed a tool that can be operated via the cloud or local predictive maintenance or that can […]

Mitsubishi Electric’s iQ Works now has integrated AutomationML interface
Mitsubishi Electric has implemented the AutomationML interface within iQ Works, the integrated software suite for programming Mitsubishi Electric automation products. AutomationML represents an important step-change in the way complex equipment is designed, […]

Nikon Metrology demonstrated its inspection solutions optimised for Industry 4.0
At Control 2018, Nikon Metrology’s focus on inspection automation sharpens. As the growth of Industry 4.0 accelerates, quality control needs to keep pace with these latest evolutions. Digital, automated and connected inspection […]

Pepperl+Fuchs develops new HF RFID read/write heads with improved flexibility and ease of use
RFID systems are cost-efficient, versatile, and ensure reliable processes—like in intralogistics. Wherever a large number of identification points is needed, identification tasks are now easier due to the latest development: the new […]

SICK intelligent sensor solutions developed to overcome challenges of Industry 4.0
The Internet of Things is making information constantly accessible to everyone. Meanwhile, customers are placing increased demands on speed and flexibility. That is why production and logistics processes have now also had […]

Elatecs new TWN4 USB Front Reader
Compact LF/HF/NFC RFID reader for direct connection to a printer The new TWN4 USB Front Reader combines RFID (125 kHz, 134.2 kHz, and 13.56 MHz), NFC and Bluetooth Low Energy capabilities into […]

MICA-based management shell allows integration of existing HARTING production line with Industry 4.0 systems
Central machine monitoring and process optimization are two of the fastest ways to operate production facilities and machines more effectively. Since many machines have a lifespan of 15 to 30+ years, a […]

Baumer’s LBFH and LBFI level switches gains approval for IO-Link and ATEX
Baumer announces the immediate availability of LBFH and LBFI level switches with IO-Link and ATEX approval. The IO-Link interface allows the user to automate the configuration of sensors. The inclusion of ATEX […]