Manufacturing Technology
China set the direction for the country's economic policy: According to the Third Plenum, Beijing will adapt to the new round of industrial transformation by using robots as an engine for growth. The success story of China's industrial robots is unique. The country is by far the largest robot market in the world. "China's rapid development in industrial robot automation is extraordinary," says...
A recent study by market research institute Omdia shows that Profinet remains the leading technology in the field of Ethernet protocols. The study comprehensively analyzes the current and future market distribution and identifies Profinet as the frontrunner among the known systems. Profinet owes its success to several principles of technology development, which will continue to ensure a strong...
In order to achieve the goal of the All Electric Society more quickly, the implementation speed of energy transition solutions must be increased. Digitalisation, standardisation and automation are decisive levers for this - especially in times of a shortage of skilled workers. At "The Smarter E Europe" in Munich, Rittal and Eplan will be demonstrating how the intelligent linking of software and...
The Ewon remote solutions from HMS Networks have always prioritised security. Recently, the "Ewon Cosy+" remote access solution has been assessed for cybersecurity against the IEC 62443-4-2 criteria by Nviso, a globally recognised cybersecurity expert. As the industry evolves, so do the standards of excellence, with IEC 62443 emerging as the benchmark for cybersecurity in industrial automation.
Mitsubishi Electric has opened a manufacturing facility for advanced factory automation systems in the Talegaon Industrial area in Maharashtra in India. The company has invested 2.2 billion Indian Rupee, this corresponds to around 24 million Euros. The facility of Mitsubishi Electric will manufacture inverters and other factory automation products.
The successful interaction of components throughout the production process and fast response times to automation trends are crucial to a company's success. The new Melfa robot arms from Mitsubishi Electric combine advanced hardware, intelligent software and seamless integration into the digital manufacturing environment. They therefore offer users the best possible conditions for the flexible...
Production facilities are increasingly the target of cyberattacks. Industrial companies are therefore required to identify and close potential vulnerabilities in their systems. To address the need to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities on the shop floor as quickly as possible, Siemens has launched a new cybersecurity software-as-a-service, that will be showcased for the first time at Hannover...
Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire the industrial drive technology (IDT) business of Ebm-Papst. The business, which employs around 650 people, includes intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the protective extra-low voltage range and innovative motion control systems. These systems are used in free-range driverless transport systems. The planned acquisition will complement the...
The global stock of industrial robots has reached a new record of around 3.9 million units. The strong demand is being driven by a number of exciting technological developments. The International Federation of Robotics has summarised the most important trends that will shape robotics and automation in 2024. “The five mutually reinforcing automation trends in 2024 show that robotics is a...
For the first time, an industrial product was certified for the United States after some of the required tests were digitally simulated and the results were only confirmed by physical tests. This achievement by Siemens and UL Solutions is likely to be a first for national certification processes of this kind worldwide. The result of the successful certification proves the precision and reliability...
