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• A practical look at process automation – how to avoid common mistakes

  In the digital economy, process automation is a critical factor for operational excellence. Intelligent systems take over some of the control of recurring everyday tasks. The key advantage: they are faster and more reliable. However, implementing software and AI for automation requires a focus on a clear business vision and fundamental customer needs. If you want to generate long-term added value, you should follow a few rules and critically question prevailing assumptions.

  Automation•Simone Belko•19 Dec 2024•12 minutes

  

• Fiscal policy - economic cycle and developments in the energy crisis

  Die Energiekrise und Pandemie dämpfen die wirtschaftliche Entwicklung. Auf den Welt-Energiemärkten zeigt sich eines ganz klar: Wir werden mit hohen Energiepreisen leben müssen. Deshalb stellen sich Fragen wie: Wie wird sich die Wirtschaft entwickeln und welche Massnahmen zur Bekämpfung einer bevorstehenden Rezession gibt es?

  Markets & Industry•Dr. Dirk Sven Kircher, M.Sc., B.A.•9 Jan 2023•13 minutes

  

• BIM explained - Building Information Modelling as the future of construction

  Building Information Modelling are the words behind this acronym and describe the creation of visual models which carry the information to be shared. Here stands the key of its definition; visualisation with information built-in to be part of a collaborative project.

  Construction & Building Industry•Tequma AG•21 Jul 2022•5 minutes

  

• What is Industry 4.0? - Basics explained

  The next industrial revolution is also called Industry 4.0. It is often mentioned in articles and news and discussed in many companies. What it actually means and which areas it covers, we explain to you here in this article.

  Markets & Industry•Benjamin Talin•6 Apr 2022•4 minutes

  

• Industry 4.0 for SME companies

  In order to find an optimal introduction to the topic of Industry 4.0, we should first clarify the terminology. After that, I will give you a brief outlook of the possibilities with short examples and their already existing applications. The goal should be to understand how far progress has already changed everyday life in many companies. Through this understanding, I want to take away your fear of these changes and encourage you to start with your own digital strategy for your company.

  Markets & Industry•Friedrich Prötsch-Jechtl•11 Jan 2022•6 minutes

  

• Back to the future - Optimize processes in 3 steps

  Constantly reacting to changes is exhausting. If the next change begins before the previous one has really been completed, things can get very bumpy. Here you will learn how to use the retrospective tool to stabilize situations, optimize processes and get back on track.

  Processes•Corinna Hischke•12 May 2021•7 minutes

  

• A brief history of robotics - Modern robots

  In the last 80 years, thanks to enormous technological progress, robots have transformed from a futuristic utopia into an integral part of the modern world. In the article, we present the types of robots that exist, how they are differentiated, and their various benefits.

  Robotics•ARTI - Autonomous Robot Technology GmbH•15 Jan 2021•6 minutes

  

• A brief history of robotics - from the beginnings to the present day

  It is impossible to imagine science fiction literature without robots, and they already determine our lives to a large extent. There is no doubt that robotics will play a major role in every area of life in the future. But how far back does this idea go, how far apart are fiction and reality, and what exactly is a robot?

  Robotics•ARTI - Autonomous Robot Technology GmbH•15 Jan 2021•5 minutes