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Information can be shared more conveniently via OPC UA, enabling detailed feedback to be received immediately. Photo: Wenzel Group

The communication and interface standard OPC UA represents a promising means of significantly reducing the work and costs involved in integrating measurement solutions in production. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik

OPC UA Companion Specifications facilitate the configuration of machines and their data transfers. They also simplify the communication with IT systems as a means of improving the planning and control of production processes. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik

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The open communication standard allows useful knowledge from measuring sequences and manufacturing processes to be combined and used for prompt compensation of the processing machines – yielding fewer rejects and missing parts as well as greater cost-effectiveness for the customer. Photo: Wenzel Group

The communication and interface standard OPC UA represents a promising means of significantly reducing the work and costs involved in integrating measurement solutions in production. Photo: Carl Zeiss Industrielle Messtechnik

Look out! Cyberattacks can be prevented by training employees in the company or online – or at least by reducing the impact. Photo: Siemens

Look out! Cyberattacks can be prevented by training employees in the company or online – or at least by reducing the impact. Photo: Siemens

Steffen Zimmermann, Head of Competence Center Industrial Security at VDMA: “IT not only makes machines smart and interactive, but also more susceptible to cyber attacks”. Photo: VDMA

Heinz-Uwe Gernhard, IT Security and Application (C/TED1) at Robert Bosch GmbH: “In today’s networked world, nobody is safe from a cyber attack. A change of heart must take place here.” Photo: Bosch

Dr. Alexander Broos

The Baden-Württemberg-based tool specialists are offering additively manufactured coolant discs for their reaming system. These ensure reliable chip control and long tool life. Photo: Horn/Sauermann

The Baden-Württemberg-based tool specialists are offering additively manufactured coolant discs for their reaming system. These ensure reliable chip control and long tool life. Photo: Horn/Sauermann

Detailed view of the 3D-printed coolant attachment. This ensures flow-optimised supply to the cutting edge. Photo: Horn/Sauermann

Time exposure of a planetary gear during the formation process. The component is built up layer by layer in a metal powder bed using a laser. Photo: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen

Special requirements – including high temperatures – apply when 3D printing clamping technology. AMF’s zero point clamping modules, which are specially adapted to additive manufacturing, fulfil these conditions and also accelerate the setup processes. Photo: AMF