Software and additive manufacturing for the factories of the future
Software and IT solutions will be high on the agenda at HANNOVER MESSE 2018, which is no wonder in view of their pivotal role in connecting the individual links in the industrial value chain. Integration and networking are central to the digital transformation of industrial production. For this reason, the exhibit categories "Automation" and "Digital Factory" will be a magnet for visiting professionals in April.
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Hannover. Software and IT solutions will be high on the agenda at HANNOVER MESSE 2018, which is no wonder in view of their pivotal role in connecting the individual links in the industrial value chain. Integration and networking are central to the digital transformation of industrial production. For this reason, the exhibit categories "Automation" and
The value of data lies in collation and integration. This applies to design data, product data as well as machine data. For this reason, companies depend on effective data management systems. Against the background of the Internet of Things, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) delivers essential information for product improvement purposes. The same applies to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), which integrate various information flows (tool data, capacity data and warehouse data). This creates the basis for predictive maintenance and the elimination of unplanned downtimes.
The role of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems is changing. Originally, such systems were designed to initiate, process and invoice orders. Now they are capable of scheduling orders in advance (i.e. which customer orders can be taken when, and at what cost). In this way, ERP software is helping to automate business processes.
The trend towards digitization is also making an impact on the standard software market. Artificial intelligence and cloud services allow users to capitalize on growing volumes of data. The engineering company
The ARBURG portfolio ranges from smart machines and host computers to smart factory solutions and services for plastics manufacturers. In all cases, the goal is to create flexible and automated processes, generate added value and enhance efficiency and reliability. At HANNOVER MESSE 2018, the company will be showcasing its smart factory solutions, the Arburg Remote Service (ARS), Industry 4.0 components, and a combination of injection molding and additive manufacturing to create customized components in single-unit batches.
Additive manufacturing as a key element in the digital factory
Additive manufacturing will be one of the highlights at HANNOVER MESSE. This display category will be located in the southern section of Hall 6, together with CAD and PLM technology. "We regard industrial 3D printing as a key element of future factories," says Dr. Adrian Keppler, CEO of
On Tuesday 24 April 2018, the
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