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Automation needs intelligence

To advance the All Electric Society, automation and autonomy require cognitive intelligence.

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Automation needs intelligence

Automation is becoming the key driver of industrial transformation. Today, it goes far beyond traditional processes and stands for autonomous systems, intelligent processes and new forms of industrial self-control. In conjunction with electrification and digitalisation, it is significantly shaping the future of industrial value creation.

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Automation meets autonomy

Automation continues to evolve: Find out how autonomous functions, AI and digital twins can make your production more flexible, efficient and future-proof. Discover the next level of industrial innovation!

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AI & Robotics: setting the pace in the autonomous automation area

Discover why these technologies are crucial for global competitiveness and how market sizes and revenues have developed in recent years.

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Autonomy becomes a principle for success

In an interview with Prof. Kasper Hallenborg about new opportunities created by software-driven robotics, digital twins and decentralised intelligence – and why automation is being fundamentally rethought right now.

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A look into the future of industrial intelligence

Prof Dr Martin Ruskowski, CEO of SmartFactory-KL, describes what a factory looks like that is not only automated, but also autonomous.

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The architecture redefining automation

Experience how modern automation featuring smart architectures and agents can make your production more flexible, efficient and future-proof. Discover the synergy between man and machine!

Cross-sectional technology for the All Electric Society

Cross-sectional technology for the All Electric Society

Drawing on standardised interfaces, digital modelling and intelligent connectivity, universal, skill-based, AI-supported automation is not just a vision.

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Efficient production with agent-based systems

Agent-based systems are revolutionising industrial production: they enable flexible matrix production, raise efficiency and transparency and adapt dynamically to new requirements.

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From product to process intelligence

Automation and systems engineering enable flexible, efficient production – also for small batches. Find out how HARTING Applied Technologies will digitally and individually optimise your production.

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Autonomous production from order to delivery

Experience how HARTING is enabling consistent, flexible and transparent production thanks to MOM, AMR and ERP deployment. Boost efficiency and quality through automated processes and real-time data.

From regulations to autonomy

From regulations to autonomy

When IT and OT work interact and operate seamlessly, modern industrial processes are created – right through to autonomisation. Experience how end-to-end data and AI solutions can take your production to the next level!

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Digital services become self-learning

Modern automation with AI, digital twins and intelligent services is actively supporting everyday working life. Discover how services are becoming increasingly context-sensitive, precise and flexible.

Efficient data communication with Single Pair Ethernet

Experience how Single Pair Ethernet and intelligent sensor technology are revolutionising automation. Perinet enables direct data transmission from sensors through to IT levels – for efficient, future-proof production processes.

Drones: The new dimension in automation

Commercial drones and quadcopters are helping to enable industrial self-control and take automation processes in various market segments to the next level.

Autonomous processes in arable farming

Autonomous processes in arable farming

What has matured in factory halls and therefore at industrial field levels is becoming the foundation for autonomous, selective and precisely timed processes in arable farming. Discover how modern components and connectivity are promoting autonomous systems.

Automation is revolutionising agriculture

Automation is revolutionising agriculture

AI-supported systems enable precise, sustainable and resource-saving field work. Discover how arable fields are becoming high-tech environments.

Autonomy active on our fields

Autonomy active on our fields

Sensor technology, automation and data-based processes are fundamentally changing agricultural work out in our fields. Find out why Amazone's latest generation of fertiliser spreaders represents a technological milestone.

Modular connectors for flexible automation

Yamaha Motor and HARTING look back on a long-standing partnership. In the recent development project, the Han-Eco® connector is being used in conjunction with the Han-Modular® system to reliably connect its first collaborative robot ("cobot") “YAMAHA Motor Cobot” to the control system.

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Time series as the future of production

AI in production is paying off today: Time series analyses make maintenance plannable, quality predictable and energy efficient – often without new hardware. Find out how you can achieve measurable benefits with existing data.

tec.news editorial team

tec.news editorial team

Company: HARTING Stiftung & Co. KG

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