Softing Industrial releases version v1.20 of edgeConnector Siemens. The software module is based on container technology and connects Siemens controllers with industrial IoT applications. In addition to SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500, the new version also supports SIMATIC S7-300/400 controllers.
The new RAFI eCatalog is now available online at components.rafi.de. The eCatalog presents more than 5,000 electro-mechanical RAFI components divided in the product groups: emergency stop, pushbuttons, control components, signal lamps, tactile switches and accessories. The completely updated catalog comes with a new user interface and a whole range of new functions. For example, a product finder makes it easy for customers to find the ideal component by entering the parameters they need.
VIA Technologies, Inc. today announced the launch of the VIA VAB-950 board powered by the MediaTek i500 AIoT platform. Combining high-performance AI technology for display, object recognition, and voice with rich wireless and I/O connectivity features, the board accelerates the development of groundbreaking smart devices for myriad home, commercial, industrial, and educational use cases.
Artificial intelligence, specifically machine learning, finally also arouses increasing interest in the more classical industrial applications, whether for servicing and error prognosis or the optimisation of operating and manufacturing parameters: the use of specialised and high-performance hardware supports the rapid development of software and algorithms effectively.
The industry is taking a keen interest in the implementation of predictive maintenance that allows increasing equipment availability, lower maintenance costs and thus increased productivity.
On September 25, Comau attended the Global Smart Factory Summit in Shanghai. The summit is one of the most important events in smart manufacturing and digitalization with more than 300 OEM digital initiative experts in attendance, and over 20 eminent speakers delivering key-note speeches. Wang Junwu, Comau China's Engineering Director, introduced Comau's digitalization platform in.Grid.