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The I4.0 platform, Smart Factory, IIoT and standardization are defining the path into the future landscape of automation.
The current trends in industrial automation would not be possible without strong standardization. At the same time, however, the I4.0 platform and the Smart Factory are more than just based on standards—they also increase the pressure to drive standardization forward. For suppliers staying on the sidelines, the niche is getting smaller and smaller.
Rotary indexing machines: the next level in machine operation
Pfiffner develops, manufactures and sells rotary indexing machines. This article describes the challenges the machine manufacturer is facing in the markets, how the cooperation with KEBA came about, and which KEBA solution approaches have become a unique selling point.
drag&bot software solution now integrated in KEBA Kemro X
drag and bot GmbH has been a part of the KEBA Group for more than a year. Now, the company is launching “drag&bot OS”, their first joint product, on the market. This makes the entire scope of drag&bot technology available to KEBA customers as a built-in component of the Kemro X platform.
OPC UA – an overview over the central Industry 4.0 standard
In principle, technical standards are supposed to improve the efficiency and interoperability of technical devices and components. But frequently we find competing standards, in particular in the industrial sector. This becomes even more problematic in the era of Industry 4.0 and increasingly networked machines and systems. Enter OPC UA, a platform that is poised to overcome the old rivalries.
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