Innovations of the embedded world 2016 Nuremberg

From February 23 - 25, 2016, embedded world took place for the 14th time at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center. It is the world's largest trade fair and leading international exhibition for embedded systems. Embedded systems are considered the backbone of the "Internet of Things" and "Industry 4.0"; they work in a networked and energy-efficient manner with the greatest possible security and reliability. The trade fair portfolio included components, modules, complete systems, operating systems and software as well as numerous innovations.

Core topic of safety & security is becoming increasingly important

New in 2016 is the safety & security area, which is dedicated to the security of embedded systems. This involves the operational security of hardware and software as well as protection against external attacks and piracy. The focus was also on the "Internet of Things" and the cloud. In addition to the special safety & security area, special areas were designated for M2M (machine to machine) and "Young Innovative Companies". The hot topic of safety & security was also a substantial item in the program of the embedded world conference 2016, which was part of the trade fair, with security expert Eugene Kaspersky giving the keynote speech.

Embedded systems are everywhere in modern everyday technology

Messe.TV was able to interview the event director Mr. Benedikt Weyerer about the development of embedded world in the hustle and bustle of the trade fair. He is pleased about the steady growth in the number of exhibitors and trade visitors. In principle, he sees embedded world as "the basis of modern daily technical life", the comprehensive function of which the end consumer is generally not even aware of. But from the coffee machine to the smartphone to the car - embedded systems are everywhere where technology is involved. For Industry 4.0, the "Internet of Things" is the big buzzword.

embedded world covers the entire spectrum of embedded systems

The trade fair stands reflected the topics of the future. IoT topics were very present, e-mobility and energy efficiency were on the agenda, innovations for almost all industrial sectors were represented - from telecommunications to vehicle and mechanical engineering. German supplier DATA MODUL presented innovations in the field of display solutions, while ISYSYSTEM, a manufacturer of development and testing tools for embedded software development, used a blue box to showcase specified solutions for system security. MENTOR GRAPHICS presented an industrial IoT gateway with temperature sensor, connected to an NXO K70 running the Nucleus real-time operating system (RTOS). MicroSys' portfolio ranges from 'System on Module' and single-board computers to fully certified complete systems, while Schleissheimer offers software and hardware solutions as a partner to the automotive industry, but is also active in the field of industrial machinery. Monibot takes care of simple server and application monitoring. The range of products on show at embedded world is huge. It covers the entire spectrum of embedded systems.

Trailer for embedded world 2016 at the Nuremberg trade fair

embedded world 2016 in Nuremberg - Trade fair for embedded technology

embedded world in Nuremberg is one of the leading international trade events for embedded systems. In 2016, it once again focused on technological innovations, security and networking. From individual components to complete systems - it was clear how embedded systems are shaping our everyday lives and Industry 4.0.

Embedded systems as the basis of modern technology

Whether coffee machines, smartphones or cars - embedded systems are central components of many everyday and industrial devices. The entire spectrum of this technology was presented at embedded world 2016: from microcontrollers and communication solutions to energy-efficient displays. The trade fair made it clear how deeply embedded systems are anchored in everyday technology - and how great their influence is on the Internet of Things and industrial applications.

• Components and sensors for networked systems
• Software solutions for embedded applications
• Operating systems and middleware for real-time applications

Security and protection as a central theme

One focus was on the topic of “Safety & Security”. With a dedicated exhibition area and comprehensive contributions at the accompanying conference, the focus was placed on operational safety and protection against cyber attacks. Safety-critical applications - for example in automotive engineering or medical technology - place the highest demands on hardware and software. embedded world systematically addressed these requirements.

• New solutions for error prevention in safety-critical applications
• Security-by-design approaches for embedded software
• Specialist presentations and keynote speeches, including from Eugene Kaspersky

Industry depth and breadth of innovation at a glance

Exhibitors such as Data Modul, MicroSys Electronics, Schleissheimer and iSYSTEM presented practical solutions for a wide range of applications at the event. The spectrum ranged from display solutions and industrial IoT gateways to integrated test systems for software developers. In many cases, the focus was on energy-efficient and highly customizable systems.

• Transparent OLED displays with optical bonding
• Embedded software test solutions with hardware-in-the-loop
• Industrial gateways for IoT environments

Conference as a source of inspiration for the industry

The exhibition was accompanied by the embedded world Conference 2016 - a meeting place for developers, system architects and decision-makers. The conference addressed current challenges and trends, for example in the areas of M2M communication, cloud connectivity and safety-critical system architectures. The high technical density and international focus of the contributions made the conference an integral part of the trade fair experience.