This article explains what digital communication is, what the benefits are for the industry and who is already using it.
Industrial filters are used in many areas. We explain which different filters are available for this and what the requirements are.
The following article explains how electric drives work, what makes them different, and how high their efficiency and torque are.
Additive manufacturing is playing an increasingly important role in industry and automation technology. The article describes the most important processes, functionalities and applications.
Particularly in our high-tech society, the lifespan of many products and devices is becoming increasingly shorter. In technical terms, this is referred to as obsolescence. The phenomenon of product aging can have various causes. The article explains what these are and what the much-discussed planned obsolescence is all about.
This article explains what Industrial Ethernet is, where it is used and why it is useful for industry.
Printed circuit boards are part of almost all modern electronic devices. What PCBs are, how PCB assembly works and more we explain here.
Rotary actuators enable rotary movements and have long been part of modern automation technology and industrial robotics. We explain how they work and where they are used in this article.
Frequency converters are gaining importance in many application areas of Industry 4.0. The article explains what frequency converters are, how they work and what advantages they bring to industry.
Transmitters, also known as measuring transducers in German, play an important role in all areas of technology, but especially in control, regulation and automation technology. Here we explain what transmitters are and how they are used.
The article reveals what sustainability in production means, how environmental policy deals with it and what measures companies can take to actively tackle environmental protection.
The following article provides interesting information on cybercrime and cybersecurity, as well as information on what preventive measures companies can take in the age of Industry 4.0.
Virtual commissioning is used to import and test planning data on a virtual machine, before it is transferred to the real machine. The following article explains how to use this technology to detect errors and reduce costs in the early development phases.
An original equipment manufacturer, or OEM for short, is an initial supplier. However, the term is sometimes interpreted differently. We explain this in this article.
So-called smart grids can compensate for fluctuations and thus ensure a stable network. The article reveals how smart grid technology achieves this and how the energy transition can be further advanced.
The abbreviation CNC stands for Computerized Numerical Control. Here we explain what CNC technology is, what it is used for and what possibilities it offers.
The following article explains how industrial robotics works, what it can do better than humans and where it is already being used.
Sensor technology is a key technology of Industry 4.0 and industrial robotics. The article describes how sensors work and the practical application of sensor technology in industry.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly important in our daily lives, but especially in industrial companies. This article shows where artificial intelligence is already being used in Industry 4.0 and how it works.
The term Industry 4.0 refers to the intelligent networking of industrial machines and processes through modern information and communication technology. The article reveals what exactly is meant, which technologies play a role in Industry 4.0 and who is already using them.
Automation technology plays an important role in the digitization of companies. The article shows which areas are affected by automation and why it is so important today.