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How Virtualization is Changing Automation
Watch this Take Five video to learn how hypervisor technology is enabling the creation of virtual machines to reduce computing resources on equipment and manufacturing systems.
Plant Maintenance
Reinventing Remote Management
Adtance adds a new twist to remote service with Fieldstreaming, which can connect multiple cameras—from smartphones to drones—providing a live view of machines and the plant floor.
Sensors
How Smart Cameras Help Solve Some of Manufacturing’s Biggest Issues
Artificial intelligence-enabled smart cameras can be used to improve safety, quality, and operator efficiency.
Control
Moving Control System Maintenance to a Proactive Strategy
In this episode of the 'Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered' podcast series, we connect with Bart Winters of Honeywell Process Solutions to learn about shifting your industrial control systems from a reactive to a proactive maintenance strategy.
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
How Advances in Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing Are Changing Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are disrupting every industry—most notably manufacturing and aerospace and defense industries.
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The ILPS-18S Series Spring Loaded LVIT Linear Position Sensor Economical High-Performance Gauging Probe
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With Smart MechatroniX, Bosch Rexroth Offers New Solutions for the Factory of the Future
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MES Provides Insight Needed in Competitive Distillery Sector
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Basler Announces Flexible Processing Board for Vision Applications
Factory
IIoT
Using SCADA to Monitor Jungle Field Sites
Sensors
How Smart Cameras Help Solve Some of Manufacturing’s Biggest Issues
3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
How Advances in Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing Are Changing Manufacturing
Cybersecurity
4 Key Components of Industrial Control System Protection
Process
Take5
How Virtualization is Changing Automation
Plant Maintenance
Reinventing Remote Management
Cybersecurity
Bridging the IT-OT Gap Is the First Step to Combating Cybersecurity Threats
Take5
Supply Chain Technology for a Changing World
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Take5
How Virtualization is Changing Automation
Take5
Supply Chain Technology for a Changing World
Take5
Part Feeding Systems Get Automated
Take5
Advances in Conveyance Technology
Take5
3D Printing for Parts, Not Just Prototyping
Cybersecurity
4 Key Components of Industrial Control System Protection
Amid the ongoing rise in cyber-attacks on industrial companies, it’s worth revisiting four basic, yet critical aspects of industrial control system cybersecurity.
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MWC’s Robot Configurations Provide Flexibility
Robotics come into play in the cheesemaker's palletizing operations. But for the most part, that level of complexity isn't needed in a facility producing such consistent product types and sizes. What's needed more is simplified automation.
Motion
Cable Design Considerations for Dynamic Applications
Answers to questions about the types of industrial cables used in a variety of automation applications.
IIoT
Simulation Platform for IoT Network Testing
HiveMQ’s Swarm complements it existing MQTT platform by allowing end-users to run simulated tests of large scale IoT networks prior to commissioning.
Cybersecurity
Bridging the IT-OT Gap Is the First Step to Combating Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity should be at the forefront of every manufacturer's mind. The key element to this journey starts with uniting the disparate and independent departments of IT and OT.
Take5
Supply Chain Technology for a Changing World
In the wake of unprecedented supply chain disruption, a new suite of intelligence software products is helping companies to navigate. Watch this Take Five video to learn more.
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Check out The Cobot Spot from Universal Robots
Looking for automation solutions for packaging and palletizing? This is your destination for all things cobot. Whether it’s webinars, video case studies or product information, you’ll find it all in this one spot.
IIoT
Why Remote Access is More Widely Used in the Process Industries
From dealing with core operating factors such as the hazardous and remote location of many assets to new consolidation and outsourcing trends, the process industries are leading the way with remote monitoring technology use.
IIoT
Mars Partners with Microsoft for its Global Digital Transformation
The plan includes a “cloud-first” strategy, leveraging AI, IoT, and digital twins across its businesses, focusing on intelligent supply chains, and delivering hyper-relevant consumer experiences.
Workforce
Moving Towards a New Office Strategy
As COVID-19's end comes into sight, companies are beginning to determine office re-entry protocols for their employees. Autoware's CEO discusses remote work balance, defining an office strategy, and integrating clients into your new workspace.
Take5
Part Feeding Systems Get Automated
Watch this Take Five video to learn how the integration of robotics, vision systems, and artificial intelligence are evolving parts feeding systems.
IIoT
Creating the Digital Thread to Connect OEMs and End Users
Siemens and SAP expand their partnership to connect plant floor operations, remote condition monitoring conducted by OEMs, and product development via digital twins to facilitate collaboration across an asset’s entire lifecycle.
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MES Provides Insight Needed in Competitive Distillery Sector
The Bourbon Trail is facing tight margins and market erosion, making the insights from Parsec’s TrakSYS software particularly helpful. But the food and beverage industry overall could benefit from capabilities in OEE, track and trace, and more.
Control
OEM Uses Virtualization to Modernize Motion Control System
Using Real-Time Systems’ hypervisor technology to create virtual machines, ProCom enables its motion control system to communicate with the enterprise and support dashboards and tools for machine monitoring, management, and maintenance.
Workforce
Addressing People Development with a 360° Approach
Qualified personnel with the skills and motivation to make your new production line a success can be hard to come by. Eliminate this pain point by having your system integrator hire and train your new employee.
Take5
Advances in Conveyance Technology
Take Five Video: An assortment of flexible conveyance options available on the market today can allow manufacturers to more precisely position products, achieve energy efficiency gains, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
Analytics
Dell’s Edge Computing Strategy to Complement the Cloud
Rather than serving as an alternative to the cloud, Dell’s new edge products bolster and enhance the cost-savings, scalability, and increased computing power the cloud offers end-users.
Communication
New Tool for Troubleshooting Industrial Ethernet
Fluke Networks’ LinkIQ locates source of industrial ethernet network, cable, and connection failures.
Control
Automation World Exclusive Interview with Beckhoff
An interview with Hans Beckhoff, Beckhoff Automation managing director and founder, and Kevin Barker, president of Beckhoff USA, offers insights into where industry is heading with automation technology.
IIoT
Automating Industrial Business Processes with Business Process Modeling Notation
Integrating systems and machines has been in industry for a long time. The next step, integrating human workers, can be made through business process modeling notation (BPMN)—enhancing quality, increasing data integrity, and improving maintenance.
Take5
3D Printing for Parts, Not Just Prototyping
Learn how 3D printing/additive manufacturing has moved well beyond its use as a prototyping tool and is now producing parts for use in assemblies. Watch this Take Five with Automation World video to find out more.
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Attract and Retain a Quality Workforce, Insights with Gardner Carrick at PMMI’s ELC
NAM and MI programs and research bring information into labor outreach efforts and retention of a diverse, quality workforce.
