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How Shell Global Manages Data Across Numerous Sites
Aveva’s Engineering Data Warehouse and its digital twin models are being used by Shell Global to achieve that much sought-after goal of data management—a single source of truth.
Communication
Using Time-Sensitive Networking to Improve Productivity
Explaining this new technology’s application in four industry verticals applications, Tom Burke of the CC-Link Partner Organization highlights the variety of ways in which Time-Sensitive Networking can boost production.
Robotics
Flexible Feeding System for High Mix, Low Volume Manufacturers
By integrating robotics, vision, and intelligence, Engineered Vision’s Flex-Bot is designed to help surmount the specific challenges faced by small batch manufacturers.
Control
What is the Advantage of Combining Vision and Control Technologies?
In this episode, we connect with Daymon Thompson of Beckhoff USA to learn about the trend of combining previously separate automation functions into one system for ease of access and use, specifically the combination of vision and machine control.
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CPGs Lean on OEMs During the Pandemic
From equipment startups to training to more automation, manufacturers are asking machine builders to adopt new technology and service roles in difficult times.
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Industrial Application Platform Update
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Thermal Mass Flowmeters
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Network Needs Versus Network Nicety
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High Pressure Processing Helps Emerging Brands
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IIoT
Moving to a More “Open” Environment
Communication
Using Time-Sensitive Networking to Improve Productivity
Robotics
Flexible Feeding System for High Mix, Low Volume Manufacturers
IIoT
Connecting Sensors to the Cloud
Process
IIoT
The Increasing Value of Cloud for OEMs
Analytics
How Shell Global Manages Data Across Numerous Sites
Communication
S.M.A.R.T. Communication Manufacturing
COVID-19
Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer Connect Worker Safety Technologies
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IIoT
Technology Matters: IIoT Missteps, Cybersecurity Readiness, and Volkswagen's Industrial Cloud
Robotics
Technology Matters: Robot Employment Agency, MRP-Led Operations, and Data Analytics
Plant Maintenance
Augmented Reality for Machine Troubleshooting
OEE
Technology Matters: OEE, BMW's AI Robots, Cloud Cost Factors
Supplier News
Video: Ensure customer confidence with easy package printing validation
IIoT
Connecting Sensors to the Cloud
The “last mile” connection of lower-level plant floor devices to the cloud is the focus of a new partnership between ifm and CloudRail.
COVID-19
Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer Connect Worker Safety Technologies
Integrating workforce management and environmental health and safety technologies provides the flexibility and intelligence companies need to operate safely during the pandemic and navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Sensors
Vision and Control on One CPU
Though combining multiple control functions on one controller is not particularly new, the high compute and bandwidth requirements of vision have typically required it to exist on a separate controller. Technology advances are changing that reality.
Control
What is the Advantage of Combining Vision and Control Technologies?
In this episode, we connect with Daymon Thompson of Beckhoff USA to learn about the trend of combining previously separate automation functions into one system for ease of access and use, specifically the combination of vision and machine control.
Robotics
Why ABB Recycles Its Robots
Remanufacturing programs for used robots appear to be a compelling business model for ABB, and a flexible option for various end-users.
Plant Maintenance
The Long Term Effects of Remote Access
The virtual world is creating new end user expectations around how products are delivered and serviced, requiring OEMs and technology suppliers to partner in new ways.
Plant Maintenance
Smart Glasses Ease Troubleshooting Communication
Beumer has added augmented reality to the tools available to its customers while servicing equipment, enabling faster, easier support. The OEM even used the smart glasses technology to commission and install new equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Robotics Integration in End-of-Line Packaging
Showing how various modules can be integrated into a packaging line with robotic capabilities, Brenton highlighted innovations in case packing and linear servo tracks.
PEC 2020
Motor/Drive Systems Maintain Speed Regardless of Load
Oriental Motor highlighted its BMU and BLE2 series of high-performance, IP66 motors that feature speed and torque monitoring.
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Blister Machine Features Vacuum System for Reject/Transfer
In the compact TF1pro blister machine, a vacuum arm lifts ‘good’ blisters, precisely lowering them to the transfer actuator. Another key safeguard: an upper seal plate that retracts when web motion stops to prevent unnecessary heat exposure.
PEC 2020
Guided Analytics Software Streamlines Equipment Maintenance
Aveva demonstrates how the guided analytics capabilities of its Insight software alerts users to performance anomalies, directs repairs, and provides deep, user-specific equipment details.
PEC 2020
Improving Product Quality with Automated Traceability
Omron Automation demonstrates how it uses the MQTT industrial communication protocol to track work-in-process and finished goods.
PEC 2020
What Is Machine-Centric Robotics?
End users’ increasing retrofits of machines to process more SKUs is driving the integration of ABB’s robots with B&R’s control system to speed up cycle times, minimize dwell times, and eliminate extra hardware like external encoders for tracking.
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Opportunities for Robotics in Omni-Channel Fulfillment
Fanuc shares stats on e-commerce growth as well as provides insight on the opportunities for using robotics in a number points along the logistics supply chain.
PEC 2020
New Edge Computing Platform Combines Data, Analytics, and Control
The forthcoming PACEdge IIoT controller from Emerson Automation Solutions combines Emerson’s technologies with those from its recent acquisitions of GE Intelligent Platforms and Progea.
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End-of-Line Automation: Risk Reduction Through Digital Twin Technology
See how digital twin technology can speed design and concept level processes for risk reduction and faster machine development solutions.
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Modular Platform for Healthcare Manufacturing
Optima's new Zero machine platform offers extreme flexibility in packaging for a range of products in one system, including feminine hygiene and light incontinence products.
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A Cobot for End-of-Line Palletizing
Yaskawa Motoman’s HC20XP collaborative robot with a 1.7 meter reach is IP67-rated, easy to program, and safe and flexible enough to work alongside people or move between conveyors.
PEC 2020
The Adaptive Machine for Mass Customization
B&R’s adaptive machine concept includes its AcoposTrak, integrated machine vision, machine centric robotics, and digital twin technologies.
PEC 2020
Palletizer System with Built-In Analytics
The Alvey 890i series from Honeywell Inteligrated is a fully automated palletizing system that also analyzes real time and historic data to detect any performance-impacting conditions.
PEC 2020
Autonomous Mobile Robot
Omron’s new HD-1500 mobile robot is guided by sensors and laser technology to move safely around production environments to pick up and drop off materials and products.
PEC 2020
High-Payload, High-Reach, Lightweight 6-Axis Robot
The C12XL 6-axis robot from Epson Robots is the company’s highest payload, highest reach robot and can be used for packaging, kitting, machine tending, or palletizing.
