Communication is an essential part of Industry 4.0. Everything, devices, modules and machines, is communicating, in all directions. And we keep hearing about OPC UA. What does it mean? Where does it come from? What is it good for? This white paper answers your questions and explains why OPC UA is more than just another fieldbus system.
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The Digital Twin
As a machine manufacturer, you want to continuously improve the efficiency of your processes. To achieve this, all the data on the entire lifecycle of a product have to remain consistent and available. So how do you avoid losing data between the individual phases? And how can all the participants have access to the same set of data and add to it? You will find the answers in this white paper on the digital twin.
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Cloud computing in mechanical engineering
The cloud has become an integral part of our everyday lives – 65 percent of German companies are already using cloud computing. But what exactly do we mean by cloud computing? In a series of practical examples, we show how the cloud enables us to make real progress through data analysis and data processing.
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The software dilemma in mechanical engineering
Digitalisation in the modern world is changing the machine-building industry. Both the complexity of machines and individuality are on the rise, and new services and business models are emerging. This means that the demands made on software are increasing exponentially. And we must find ways to make programming more effective.
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Functional safety
The regulations covering machine safety require the manufacturer of a machine to guarantee the safety of people, machines and the environment throughout the machine’s lifecycle (and in all modes of operation). This white paper gives an overview of the regulations and tips on how to implement them. It also explains the consequences of non-compliance. Interesting suggestions for further reading are included.
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The digital challenge
Every company should ask itself an important question: Are we prepared for a digital transformation? This white paper offers a practical guide to the steps you have to take in order to master digitalisation. It includes basic facts, shows how the different areas are connected, gives tips on how to overcome obstacles and makes suggestions for further reading.
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Lenze to showcase automation platform at the PPMA Show
Visitors to the stand will get a chance to interact with Lenze’s automation platform, where they can see for themselves what advanced automation can do for their business from geared motor to the cloud.
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One is the magic number
Standardisation of products means many end users aren’t getting what they want at a competitive price. Is single piece flow, or ‘batch size 1’, the solution to this problem? Lenze’s Michael Sachpekidis reveals three broad areas that can help manufacturers efficiently manufacture products that are effectively unique.
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