Critical Manufacturing has been named as a Leader by Gartner, Inc. in its 2021 Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). According to Gartner, “there has been a fundamental shift in the MES market, driven by evolving technologies that challenge the MES status quo and driven by vendors with the agility and talent to accelerate the adoption of those technologies.” Critical Manufacturing believes that its modern MES delivers on the new capabilities and technologies needed for manufacturers to gain rapid benefits from their smart manufacturing initiatives.

Zeller + Gmelin launches innovative additives against engine wear

Innovative additives are needed to reduce wear and pollutants even in downsized engines. Lubricant manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin is launching its new additive program under the motto "The PLUS for the engine" with no less than three new fuel additives: Divinol System Cleaner Petrol, Divinol System Cleaner Diesel and Divinol System Cleaner DPF.

The independent jury chaired by Prof. Dr. Reimund Neugebauer, President of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, nominated three companies for the HERMES AWARD 2021: Bosch Rexroth, Phoenix Contact and Pilz (listed in alphabetical order). The winner will be announced at HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition on 12 April.

Wear on the spindle in ball screws can be continuously monitored and evaluated with an intelligent system from KIT

Kimoknow, a KIT spin-off, develops digital assembly assistant - based on automated AI-supported object recognition

KIT engineers and industrial partners work on the economic production of individualised industrial and consumer goods

Elisa Automate, a business unit of Polystar OSIX AB and the leading supplier of Machine Learning / AI-based network automation solutions for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), today announced that Telefónica, one of the largest operator groups in the world, has been testing Elisa Automate’s automation solutions in its Global Transport SDN Network laboratory.

Thordon Bearings has announced the appointment of Millstream Engineering as an authorized distributor for the Southern Ontario and Western Canada regions.

Konica Minolta is pleased to announce a new version of its Workplace Go template solution for SMBs — a modern "out-of-the-box" Intranet solution with extensive collaboration features. New enhancements include the full integration of Microsoft Teams and a new design that is based on SharePoint "Modern Experience". The new version is designed to meet businesses’ needs for communication, collaboration, productivity and social networking even better and faster than before.

DOMAMID® FR 6G30V0E BK receives approval for new applications

DOMAMID® and TECHNYL® brands meet increasingly strict fire codes and flammability requirements
Since February 2020 DOMO has offered a fully complementary product family of PA6 and PA66

The traditional whiteboard brainstorm has gone virtual and a lot more engaging, thanks to a new collaboration between the Post-it® App from 3M and Miro.

The Post-it® App integration with Miro provides a robust digital collaboration experience for users around the world, allowing teams to co-create on an infinite canvas.

Interview with Philipp Keller from Lorey
Philipp Keller is the owner and managing director of Lorey Frankfurt. For 225 years, the well-known Frankfurt specialty store has been offering a diverse assortment for upscale tableware and cooking culture. Nextrade is an important B2B marketplace for the company to link stationary and online trade and thus to offer its customers great added values in the local store.