In high-tech mechanical engineering, low-code software development is on the rise. Additive Industries works with Cordis Suite, which, from a graphical model, enables digitization steps such as dashboard analysis, data integration, simulation and augmented reality in addition to PLC code. Cordis Suite works seamlessly with Beckhoff's hardware and software. To make processes as streamlined and efficient as possible,...

The CRISP-DM (CRoss Industry Standard Process for Data Mining) model is a methodology developed in 1996 by about five large tech companies. With the goal of standardizing data mining activities. The CRISP-DM methodology is still one of the most widely used analytical models for a data coach, data scientist and a data analyst. The...

Every year, millions of apples are harvested in the Netherlands that must be sorted before they go to the consumer. This is done partly by the sorting machine and partly by hand. Two students from Fontys argue, based on their research findings, that using deep learning it should be possible to improve the quality of apples by...

Digital twins seem well suited to the manufacturing industry and could even revolutionize it in the form of more efficient production and better maintenance. But how do you deploy this technology as an SME? They often lack the knowledge and insight to invest in twins. Teade Punter, however, sees plenty of opportunities....