EtherNet/IP Concurrent Connections for Critical Applications Now Available with CIP Safety

ODVA - ODVA is pleased to announce that the CIP SafetyTM on EtherNet/IPTM technology has been enhanced to allow for the use of Concurrent Connections for applications requiring both high availability and functional safety. Concurrent Connections allow for communication redundancy between multiple producing and consuming devices for the most critical automation processes.

Demand for machine tools has stalled

VDW - Orders received by the German machine tool industry in the third quarter of 2024 were 16 percent down on the same period last year. Orders from Germany fell by 17 percent whereas those from abroad dropped by 15 percent. Orders received in the first three quarters of 2024 were 23 percent down on the same period last year. Domestic orders were 10 percent lower. Orders from abroad were 28 percent below the previous year's figure.

Climate-Friendly Electricity Derived from Ammonia

Fraunhofer - Using hydrogen to generate electricity does not cause any climate-damaging emissions. But storing and transporting the gas pose technical challenges. With this in mind, Fraunhofer researchers use ammonia, a hydrogen derivative that is easier to handle, as a starting material. Ammonia is cracked in a high-temperature fuel cell stack, and the hydrogen produced in this process is converted to electricity. The waste heat can be used as heat energy, for example.

CLPA Showcases ‘One Network. One Solution.’ at SPS - Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg

CLPA - Global open automation network standards organization the CC Link Partner Association (CLPA), will be showing their industry leading open industrial Ethernet technology CC-Link IE TSN at this year’s SPS fair in Nuremberg, Germany from November 12 to 14, 2024 on stand 5-108.

The independent automotive aftermarket as a solution provider throughout the vehicle lifetime

Roland Berger - 82 percent of all vehicle workshops in the EU are not brand-affiliated, and 62 percent of the market volume of spare parts and components are sold in the independent aftermarket. This means that a large proportion of the almost 280 million passenger cars and commercial vehicles in the EU are serviced by the multi-brand independent aftermarket (IAM for short), particularly as vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) continue to reduce the numbers of their own sales and service locations.

Salesforce Powers Up Manufacturing with New Suite of Capabilities and AI Tools for Connected Asset Management

Salesforce - Salesforce today announced Connected Assets, a new suite of capabilities for Manufacturing Cloud that gives manufacturers a comprehensive, real-time view of their connected asset data — including service history, status, and customer and telematics information — so they can better manage assets, monitor health and performance, and act on real-time data.

Tompkins Solutions and Agility Robotics Partner to Advance the Next Generation Warehouse Automation

Agility Robotics - Tompkins Solutions, a leading provider of supply chain consulting and warehouse automation solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Agility Robotics, creator of the market-leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) Digit. This partnership will integrate Agility Robotics’ revolutionary Digit humanoid robot into Tompkins Solutions service offerings, bringing advanced robotic solutions to warehouse operations.

Intel and AMD Form x86 Ecosystem Advisory Group

Intel - Intel Corporation (INTC) and AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the creation of an x86 ecosystem advisory group bringing together technology leaders to shape the future of the world’s most widely used computing architecture. x86 is uniquely positioned to meet customers’ emerging needs by delivering superior performance and seamless interoperability across hardware and software platforms.

Additive Manufacturing in the throes of technological change

Fraunhofer - Additive Manufacturing, particularly metal 3D printing, has evolved from a promising technology to a serious constituent of industrial production. Industries such as plant engineering, aerospace, automotive and metalworking are facing a technological transformation that could have far-reaching implications for design, production and sustainability.

New Research Finds 75% of C-Suite View Low-Code as the Only Option for Coding in the Future

Mendix - New research from Mendix, a Siemens business, has found that low-code tools are no longer simply a tactical solution for departmental fixes but a strategic enterprise enabler that supports digital transformation at an organisational level. 53% of respondents rank digital transformation as their leading low-code use case.

ServiceTitan Unveils Powerful New AI Solutions at Pantheon 2024

ServiceTitan - ServiceTitan, a leading software platform built to power the trades, today announced additions to its AI-powered technology for residential and commercial contractors. The latest solutions unveiled at Pantheon 2024 include a transformative AI assistant that will work across ServiceTitan’s suite of products, along with new applications for sales and call centers.

The barcode turns 50 and doubles in power

Datalogic - Fifty years after its debut in an Ohio supermarket, the barcode that identifies retail products is evolving into a new two-dimensional format, offering consumers with more information and enhancing efficiency for retailers.

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation take collaboration to the next level to offer Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) options for passenger cars

BMW - BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028, thereby offering customers an additional all-electric powertrain option with zero local emissions in a BMW. The BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation are pooling their innovative strength and their technological capabilities to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology to the roads.

Rockwell Automation Meets the Evolving Needs of OT Environments with Enhanced Industrial Data Centers

Rockwell Automation - The newest generation of Industrial Data Centers (IDC) offers a flexible, scalable compute solution for medium-to-large sized businesses interested in streamlined data collection and storage, with a goal of plant floor virtualization. IDC Gen 5.0 now offers on-cloud backup through Veeam Software, reduced server footprint, improved physical security, and an industrial-rated design geared toward harsh environments.

New Cisco State of Industrial Networking Report Reveals OT Security Now a Top Priority for CIOs

Cisco - Cisco today announced the release of its inaugural State of Industrial Networking report to spotlight the critical priorities of the evolving industrial networking landscape. Once a peripheral concern, operational technology (OT) security has become a mandatory focus for organizations worldwide.

AI and the Workforce: Industry Report Calls for Reskilling and Upskilling

Cisco - Today, the AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium–led by Cisco with industry leaders Accenture, Eightfold, Google, IBM, Indeed, Intel, Microsoft and SAP, along with key advisors–released its inaugural report, “The Transformational Opportunity of AI on ICT Jobs.”

Avnu Alliance Introduces New Ethernet Switch Certification to Enhance and Streamline Certification Processes

Avnu Alliance - Avnu Alliance has developed a new certification program that will enhance the testing and certification process for network switches used across market segments.

Industrial AI Conference enters its second round

Hannover Messe - In the run-up to HANNOVER MESSE 2025, Deutsche Messe AG is organizing the Industrial AI Conference on January 22 in Frankfurt, following on from the successful event in 2024. Next year, the AI Conference will be divided into three tracks: Business, Engineering and Deep Tech.