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Industry 4.0 and New Italian Tax Incentives in 2020

(EN) New Industry 4.0 tax incentives in 2020. Starting from January 1st, in Italy the new tax credit for investments in capital goods will replace the previous super-amortization and hyper-amortization. The new amendment proposed by the Ministry of Economic Development introduces many innovations to support companies in their technological and digital transformation process.

Enermanagement 2019: Efficient Energy Management

(EN) The focus is on energy management at the twelfth edition of Enermanagement, the conference organized by FIRE, the Italian Federation for the Rational use of Energy. The event is scheduled in Milan, Wednesday 11 December 2019 at the Palazzo delle Stelline Congress Center, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Advantages of SoftPLC vs Traditional PLC

(EN) Let's face it: softPLC devices are easier to work with than traditional PLCs. The advantages of a softPLC are increasingly clear, especially in the era of Industry 4.0, where principles such as flexibility, efficiency and cost-effectiveness are essential.

New 10.1” ESA Web Panel

(EN) ESA’s industrial web panel family welcomes the new 10.1” version. A new option that adds even more versatility and adaptability to any work environment. Discover all its features in this article.

ESA CNC Applications: Simple Management for Complex Machines Control

(EN) ESA CNC applications meet the need of increased usability and simplicity in controlling complex machines for processing different materials. Discover the benefits of our industrial computer numerical control applications.

What is a Motion Controller and How Does It Work?

(EN) Motion controllers are special devices that control the engine operating modes. In other words, it’s the brain of every motion control system. As such, its task is telling the motor what to do based on the desired production outcome.

Edge Computing and the New Smart Industry

(EN) A new trend promises to revolutionize the industry as we know it: edge computing. We had so gotten used to talking about Cloud computing that it’s difficult to imagine effective alternative solutions. However, to meet the new needs of manufacturing we must think differently.

SAVE 2019: Industrial Automation and Instrumentation

(EN) SAVE, the exhibition/convention dedicated to industrial automation and instrumentation, returns to Veronafiere with its thirteenth edition. On October 23 and 24 2019, Verona’s Palaexpo congress center will become a technology and innovation hub with the participation of many industry leaders, including ESA.

Industry 4.0 and Energy Efficiency

(EN) Nowadays, energy consumption in manufacturing is one of the most discussed and relevant subjects. Scarcity of resources and environmental impact have imposed greater sensitivity on the topic, making production sustainability one of the main objectives of Industry 4.0.

5 Future Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Trends

(EN) What HMI trends lay in the future of industrial automation and manufacturing? From artificial vision to the operator’s role, here’s what the industry experts say.