The year 2016 draws to an end and
leads once again to cool, cloudy, rainy,
and foggy weather conditions typical
for autumn. But is there nothing else
to see under these adverse conditions?
Aren´t there computers in the cloud
and servers in the fog! This proves that
there is now also once again the final
spurt for the embedded industry in the
current year. Two important events for
the embedded community – the exhi-
bitions electronica in Munich and SPS/
IPC/Drives in Nuremberg – are the
highlights to indicate this final spurt.
And due to the Internet of Things and Industrie 4.0 respectively, you´ll
find Cloud Computing and Fog Servers and discussions about how
they will fit in future into the embedded market at both of these events.
When the electronica will open its gates on 8th of November this
year exhibitors will present the latest embedded solutions and prod-
ucts that pertain to key themes such as the Internet of Things (IoT),
industrial electronics and automation. Embedded is one of the most
important focal points of this fair. Besides the Embedded exhibition
sector in Hall A6, the Embedded Platforms Village is another visi-
tor highlight where companies can demonstrate their know-how. The
Embedded Platforms Conference is a communications platform that
revolves around components, tools and software. The first day of the
conference focuses on “IoT and Security” and “Microcontrollers and
Peripherals.” On the second day of the conference, participants will
discuss the “Power and Sensors” and “Embedded Communication”
sectors. You see electronica transformed into a “must visit” exhibition
for developers of embedded systems.
Just two weeks after electronica 2016, SPS/IPC/Drives will open its
gates on November the 22nd at the exhibition centre in Nuremberg
– the second important event for the embedded community – espe-
cially for the designers of embedded systems for use in industrial
automation. Once again this fair will provide their industry visitors
with a comprehensive overview of individual components and com-
plete solutions for electrical automation. Furthermore it highlights
the pioneering technologies of the future – say Industrie 4.0. Due to
the positive reception in the previous year, and the increasing chal-
lenges faced by industrial production, Hall 3A is once again the show-
case for the Industrie 4.0 Area. This Area offers visitors a wide range
of opportunities for obtaining information focusing on digitalization
and intelligent networking of production. The „Automation meets IT“
joint stand and forum presents data-based business models as well
as IT-based solutions from the world of automation en route to the
digital production of the future. On the joint stands „AMA Center for
Sensor Technology, Measurement and Testing Technology“ in Hall
4A and „Wireless in Automation“ in Hall 10, visitors can obtain spe-
cific and comprehensive information on the respective topics which
are also close tied to Industrie 4.0.
I hope, you as a member of the embedded community, are well trained
for the final spurt we all have to overcome. If you need some relaxing
between the two spurts please join the AspenCore booth 471 in Hall A6.
Yours Sincerely
Wolfgang Patelay
Editor
November 2016
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