Die Industrie baut eine Reihe miteinander verbundener digitaler Umgebungen auf, die physische Anlagen und Prozesse zunehmend widerspiegeln.

Innovationen bei umweltfreundlichen Materialien, Kreislaufproduktion, nachhaltigem Produktdesign und Recyclingsystemen eröffnen eine neue Zukunftsvision für die Elektronikbranche, schreibt K.A. Gerardino.

Public transport has changed a great deal within the past ten years, with urban mobility undergoing a huge transformation. Digitalization and innovation have been behind many of the exciting changes to the ways in which we live and move. As digital evolution moves quickly, each new development puts us closer to the human-centred approach that the sector must remain focused on - By K.A. Gerardino.

The soaring demand on productivity is a significant factor for increasing investments in robotization. Many companies now acquire robots to solve problems, assist humans and support production. Moreover, the lack of labour power is currently the biggest motivation for operating robotization in workplaces in order to achieve customer requirements, and reduce the time from order to implementation. But while the adoption of robotization is increasing, most robots remain out of reach for the small and medium-sized (SME) business due to the high cost. Robotization can make our lives simpler and better, but only if they are affordable. By K.A. Gerardino.

Autonomous driving is considered a key innovation in road transportation in years to come. It sits at the forefront of vehicle technology and presents an opportunity for brand differentiation in a packed automotive market. Demand for autonomous driving is also trickling down the supply chain for systems and components that allow cars to drive and brake without human interaction. By K.A. Gerardino.

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Leitartikel von Gerald SCHEFFELS.

Europa geht bei der Umsetzung von Industrie 4.0 – oder IIoT (Industrielles Internet der Dinge) – in Führung.

Leitartikel von Gerald SCHEFFELS.

Die additive Fertigung verändert nicht nur die industrielle Fertigung. Sie leistet auch einen Beitrag zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung.