Tag Archives: Industry 4.0

Siemens and NEC Partner to Automate Robot Teaching and Accelerate Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software and NEC Corporation have signed a Technology Partner Program Agreement to jointly develop an automated robot teaching solution that integrates NEC’s Robot Task Planning service with Siemens’ Process Simulate software. The collaboration, part of … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner to Develop AI-Native Digital Solutions for Next-Generation Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Capgemini have deepened their collaboration to develop AI-native digital solutions that integrate artificial intelligence directly into the foundation of product engineering, manufacturing, and operations. The partnership will deliver industry-specific applications that combine Siemens’ industrial software and … Read the full press release

Hexagon drives national conversation on smart manufacturing transformation with new “Race to Innovate” event series

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched the “Race to Innovate” Tour, a four-city U.S. event series focused on tackling key challenges in manufacturing, including workforce shortages, outdated technology, and efficiency gaps. Scheduled stops in Charlotte, Novi, Tempe, and … Read the full press release

New Thales Alenia Space Smart Factory in Rome Redefines European Satellite Production with Digital and Sustainable Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has inaugurated its €100 million Space Smart Factory in Rome’s Tecnopolo Tiburtino. Supported by Italy’s PNRR funds and the Italian Space Agency, the facility integrates digital, robotic, and … Read the full press release

New Schmalz vacuum area gripping systems enhance energy efficiency and process reliability in industry

(IN BRIEF) Schmalz has unveiled its new FA-X and FA-M vacuum area gripping systems, offering companies in logistics, packaging, and wood processing a highly adaptable solution for handling a wide range of materials, including porous and irregularly shaped workpieces. With … Read the full press release

How KRONE and KUKA are modernizing German production with smart factories and mobile robotics

(IN BRIEF) KRONE, in collaboration with KUKA, is reshaping its manufacturing approach by combining established production sites with advanced smart factory concepts. At its Werlte facility, stationary and mobile robots like the KMP 1500P and KMP 3000P are modernizing truck … Read the full press release

Germany’s first YEXIO data centre opens in Heiligenhaus, marking a milestone for sustainable digital infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s first YEXIO data centre has officially opened in Heiligenhaus, establishing the region as a pioneer in sustainable digital infrastructure. Developed by HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and Palladio Partners, the facility is the first in a planned nationwide network … Read the full press release

Advanced Manufacturing Visionary Lars Sommerhäuser Awarded SATW’s Outstanding Achievement for Bridging Science and Industry

(IN BRIEF) Lars Sommerhäuser received SATW’s Outstanding Achievement Award at the members’ meeting for his leadership in advanced manufacturing and his role in uniting research with industrial application. As head of Empa’s Surface Science Coating Technologies team, leader of advanced manufacturing … Read the full press release

KUKA’s iiQWorks Engineering Suite: Simplifying Robot Automation and Digital Twin Integration for Industry 4.0

(IN BRIEF) KUKA’s new iiQWorks Engineering Suite simplifies robotic automation through the use of digital twins, offline programming, and virtual commissioning. The platform helps businesses streamline production planning, improve robot simulations, and reduce time-to-market. With a flexible, scalable architecture, iiQWorks … Read the full press release

Neste Transfers NAPCON Digital Business to Lummus Technology in Strategic Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Neste has agreed to sell its NAPCON digital solutions business to Lummus Technology, a global leader in hydrocarbon processing technologies. NAPCON includes advanced software for process optimization, AI-driven analytics, and operator training. The deal, expected to close by … Read the full press release

Siemens and Koenig & Bauer Launch Automation Breakthrough for Smarter, Faster Machine Building

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Koenig & Bauer have partnered to create a modular automation platform that allows machine builders to design, configure, and maintain intelligent machinery faster and more efficiently. Integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter and NX software, the solution leverages a … Read the full press release

Logicor and Solo to Build 28,000 sqm Eco-Friendly Logistics Hub in Bràfim

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Solo have launched construction on a Build-to-Suit logistics facility in Bràfim, Tarragona, aimed at boosting local employment and advancing sustainable logistics in Catalonia. Scheduled for completion in Q2 2026, the 28,000 sqm hub will serve as … Read the full press release

Samotics Secures €20 Million EIB Financing to Accelerate AI-Driven Energy Efficiency and Reliability Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Samotics, a leading Dutch company in electrical data analytics, has secured €20 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate its research and development on AI-driven technology designed to enhance the reliability and energy efficiency … Read the full press release

The European companies at MWC Barcelona 2024: AI, 5G, VR, XR, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Entertainment, etc.

(IN BRIEF) At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024, European companies showcased a wide array of innovations and strategic partnerships that underscored their commitment to driving digital transformation and enhancing connectivity across various sectors. The key topics discussed by … Read the full press release

TRUMPF, thyssenkrupp, and Fraunhofer Collaborate on de:karb Project to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Sheet Metal Processing

TRUMPF, thyssenkrupp, and Fraunhofer Collaborate on de:karb Project to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Sheet Metal Processing

(IN BRIEF) The de:karb research project, led by TRUMPF, thyssenkrupp Materials Services, and Fraunhofer IPA, aims to reduce carbon emissions in sheet metal processing. It will create an open online platform for companies to accurately determine the carbon footprint of … Read the full press release

Daniel Leimbach Takes Over as Head of Customer Unit Western Europe for Ericsson

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has appointed Daniel Leimbach as the Head of Customer Unit Western Europe, effective from May 1st, 2023. Leimbach will continue to serve as the Managing Director of Ericsson Germany and lead the business with customers in Germany, … Read the full press release

KUKA’s Dr. Christian Liedtke appointed new Chairman of the Board for Open Industry 4.0 Alliance

(PRESS RELEASE) AUGSBURG, 12-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — KUKA (ETR: KU2), one of the world’s leading suppliers of industrial robots and systems for factory automation and part of Midea Group, has announced it has appointed Dr. Christian Liedtke as the new … Read the full press release

Science and industry join forces in a new research project in Germany aimed at making Industry 4.0 simple

(PRESS RELEASE) SAARBRÜCKEN, Germany, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), one of the world’s largest nonprofit contract research institutes for software technology based on artificial intelligence, has announced that it is one of the … Read the full press release

La science et l’industrie unissent leurs forces dans un nouveau projet de recherche en Allemagne visant à simplifier l’Industrie 4.0

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) SAARBRÜCKEN, Germany, 16-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Le Centre allemand de recherche sur l’intelligence artificielle (DFKI), l’un des plus grands contrats à but non lucratif au monde instituts de recherche pour la technologie logicielle basée sur l’intelligence artificielle, … Read the full press release

Distributed Control Systems: ABB remains a global leader on the DCS market according to ARC Advisory Group’s DCS market analysis and forecast report

ABB’s Distributed Control Systems (DCS) maintained a leading share of around 20 percent in 2020 in a market worth more than $14 billion During 2020 ABB saw growth across key regions, despite the impact of the pandemic on the DCS market across industry … Read the full press release