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IIoT
CESMII and Plattform Industrie 4.0 Announce Collaboration
With a focus on technology standards, the two groups explained the development of their international agreement at the 2021 virtual Hannover Messe event
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence for Mobile Robot Fleet Management
As the deployment of large fleets of autonomous mobile robots becomes more common, coordination and interoperability are becoming challenges. However, artificial intelligence may be the solution.
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Leading Food Companies to Receive Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
ProFood World is set to honor Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, B&G Foods, Liffey Meats, and Graphic Packaging International for outstanding sustainability achievements.
Robotics
UnPACKed with AW Podcast: Getting along (and ahead) with Robots
In the first episode of UnPACKed with Automation World, Director of Content, David Greenfield takes us into some of the truths and myths about automation during the past year.
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The Field Wiring Terminal Block
TOPJOB® S lever actuated terminal blocks offer tool-less, easy and intuitive wiring for the end user in the field.
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Basler Announces Flexible Processing Board for Vision Applications
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Allied Motion Releases Advanced DSP-based Brushless Servo Motor Drive
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Machine Vision Projects Made Easy
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Siemens’ Simcenter Portfolio Expands Capabilities for Frontloading CFD Simulation and Increased Productivity
Factory
IIoT
CESMII and Plattform Industrie 4.0 Announce Collaboration
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence for Mobile Robot Fleet Management
IIoT
Universal I/O: Just in Time for the Digital Transformation
IIoT
John Deere and Audi Apply Intel’s AI Technology
Process
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Network Management: The Second Step to Increasing Cybersecurity
IIoT
Autonomous and Remote Ops Trend Up as COVID-19 Changes the Landscape
Robotics
UnPACKed with AW Podcast: Getting along (and ahead) with Robots
IIoT
Why IIoT Demand Continues to Grow
Video
Take5
The Artificial Intelligence Explosion in Industrial Automation
Take5
Industrial Wearable Uses and Applications
Take5
Why the “As-a-Service” Model is Changing Automation Technology Purchases
Take5
Cybersecurity Concerns Grow in Post-COVID Era
Take5
Automation Investment Trends in Discrete Manufacturing | Schneider Electric Calls for Universal Automation
IIoT
Autonomous and Remote Ops Trend Up as COVID-19 Changes the Landscape
According to LNS Research, approximately 50% of industrial leaders have an autonomous plant initiative formalized. However, transformation comes with challenges and hurdles. Learn what considerations you should take moving forward.
IIoT
John Deere and Audi Apply Intel’s AI Technology
Artificial intelligence is changing how welding quality inspections are handled—from inspecting specifics such as porosity to providing alerts about faulty welds as they happen.
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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.
Take5
The Artificial Intelligence Explosion in Industrial Automation
Take Five Video: From supply chain and workforce training to automated quality inspections, artificial intelligence capabilities are being added to automation technologies—changing how users interact with hardware devices and software applications.
Workforce
MES/MOM Certification Benefits Everyone
Rockwell Automation's Global Technical Lead for MES recently got his MOM certification from MESA. Find out why he says this program is worthwhile for system integrators, MES vendors, and end users.
Business Intelligence
Dangerous Manufacturing Rules of Thumb
Find out how fixed and variable cost confusion, counting profit as a percentage of sales, over focusing on cost management and product cost, and pursuing return on investment the wrong way can hurt your facility and your profits.
Plant Maintenance
Amazon’s Cloud-Based Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance
The new Lookout for Equipment service from Amazon Web Services analyzes machine data in the cloud to predict machine failures.
IIoT
Google Cloud Targets the Manufacturing Industries with Siemens
Siemens is integrating Google Cloud’s data cloud and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies with Siemens’ Industrial Edge platform.
Motion
The Rise of Flexible Feeding System Technology
Why flexible feeding systems, which incorporate robotics, vision, and motion technologies are beginning to replace the vibratory bowl feeders that have long been used sort small parts for assembly and packaging.
Analytics
Leverage Your Existing OT System As You Create Your Digital Transformation Roadmap
Malisko Engineering's director of operations provides a guide to understanding your company's essential stepping stones to digital transformation and how to utilize the automation technologies already implemented in your operations.
Take5
Industrial Wearable Uses and Applications
Industrial wearables, such as augmented reality headsets, are a growing presence in industrial operations of various sorts. Watch this Take Five with Automation World video to find out more.
Control
Evonik Uses Modular Process Control for Greater Customizability
Siemens’ Simatic PCS Neo process control system is helping chemical manufacturer Evonik make its production model more flexible.
Control
Can MES Replace SCADA?
A look at the overlaps and differences between SCADA and MES technologies and how their functions can be combined, with an example of a manufacturer that has done it.
Robotics
5G Expands Autonomous Mobile Robot Capabilities
At TCL’s plant in Huizhou, China, improved 5G wireless connectivity enabled the company to add dozens of ForwardX autonomous mobile robots to improve production operations.
Analytics
How Festo Applies Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Applications
To showcase the use of AI in its automation technologies, Festo highlighted two use cases involving predictive maintenance and predictive energy.
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Wireless Network for Manufacturing Offers the Reliability of Wired IO-Link
The use of wireless in manufacturing plants is still met with a good deal of skepticism today. Much of this doubt is based on experience with traditional wireless, which is simply not reliable because it’s neither fast enough nor scalable.
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Live at the ELC: OEMs Can Monetize Predictive Maintenance
Predictive maintenance is an emerging technology for packaging and processing equipment that has the potential to disrupt the OEM business model.
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Live at the ELC: Economic Forecast for Brands Timing Their Packaging Machinery Procurement
The U.S. and global economies are poised for a long period of expansion, meaning more consumer spending power and top line growth for brands, but also higher input prices for CPGs, including materials, machinery, and labor.
Analytics
Additional Report Parameters Enhance Process Performance
Looking to gain more insight into your company’s quality, cost, personnel, and energy activities to make more informed decisions? Start by contextualizing your data with parameters suggested by ECS Solution’s CEO.
Take5
Why the “As-a-Service” Model is Changing Automation Technology Purchases
Learn how software-as-a-service and machines-as-a-service business models are changing how manufacturers purchase, use, and upgrade their industrial automation technologies in this 'Take Five with Automation World' video.
Control
Beckhoff Highlights Material Handling and Machine Vision Updates
Beckhoff’s press conference at Hannover Messe focused on new functionalities for its XTS, XPlanar, and TwinCAT Vision products.
Robotics
Safety Certification Issued for Industrial Collaborative Robot Technology
Veo Robotics’ FreeMove system receives ISO 13849 safety certification from TÜV Rheinland.
