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Open-Source Software Meets Industrial Automation

As more automation technology suppliers incorporate open-source tools, the ability to use open-source software in automation projects no longer depends on access to arcane software knowledge commonly known only to developers and IT-savvy engineers.

Daniel C. Malyszko, director of operations and forward thinker, Malisko Engineering

Updates Along the IIoT Journey and the Role of the Integrator

As more organizations continue down the path of digital transformation, it’s easy to lose track of what your end goals. Asking the right question and properly using a system integrator can make all the difference.

Henrik Soderlund of Ericsson (left), Vijay Kamineni of Logan Aluminum (center), and John Magee of Hitachi Vantara at ARC Forum 2020.

Hitachi’s Digital Transformation

Positioning itself as a major supplier of digital transformation technologies to companies such as Ericsson and Logan Aluminum through its Hitachi Vantara business, Hitachi also highlights use of its Lumada IIoT technologies at its Omika Works factory.

What is Functional Machine Safety?

In this episode, we connect with Todd Mason-Darnell and Pamela Horbacovsky of Omron Automation to understand what the term 'functional machine safety' means and how it applies to end users and OEMs when assessing new and legacy equipment.

Students from the surrounding Philadelphia-area robotics teams will display their design, engineering and troubleshooting skills

Future innovators of the packaging industry showcase their creations at PACK EXPO East

Future innovators of the packaging industry showcase their creations at PACK EXPO East

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Tools to Help the Digital Transformation

Inductive Automation rolled out enhancements to its Ignition Edge industrial application platform and new partner and development communities that will help turn data into actionable information.

Dick Slansky, senior analyst, ARC Advisory Group

Simulation for Intelligent Cyber-physical Systems

As products continue to get smarter, so does the complexity and integration requirements. Learn how designers of these cyber-physical systems are using advanced simulation platforms as a guide in this increasingly complex manufacturing space.

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Aveva Targets Digitization of Discrete Manufacturing

After proving the capabilities of its new Discrete Lean Management software in Schneider Electric factories, Aveva rolls out the software to help digitize operations at plants still using paper-based systems.

Brian R. May, managing director, Industrial North America, Accenture

Remaking Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

The constant introduction of new technologies is blurring industry boundaries, leaving some industrial equipment manufacturers struggling to keep up in the transition. Learn the steps that a few companies are taking to ensure they don't get left behind.

Robert Stocker, senior engineer, Avanceon

The Challenges of Project Commissioning

What does it take to successfully commission a project? Robert Stocker shows how time, effort, and communication is required by all team members to get the project off the ground.

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AutomationDirect adds Click PLC input simulator and high-current relay output modules

Higher amperage relay output modules and an 8-point input simulator module are now available from AutomationDirect for the Click series stackable micro brick PLCs.

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InsightCyber Launches Portfolio of Managed IoT Security Services

Launch includes controlled release of NetRadar Express, the entry-level version of the company’s IoT visibility platform, which monitors up to 2,000 ICS/OT devices–for free

Demo of Bedrock Automation's OSA platform undergoing a firmware update. Oscilloscope in background demonstrates how the control system's operations are unaffected during the update process.

Bumpless Firmware Upgrades for Controllers

Bedrock Automation demonstrates how firmware updates to its automation platform can be conducted without disrupting its operation.

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Remote I/O Connects Legacy Devices for IoT

Opto 22 releases groov RIO, a software configurable, distributed I/O device capable of more than 52,000 field I/O combinations for transmitting data from installed devices to Ethernet networks, apps, or the cloud.

Industrial Robot Growth

PMMI Business Intelligence recently completed a study of the industrial robot market, with a focus on the food, consumer packaged goods, and life sciences markets. This infographic highlights key findings from the research.

New MicroHAWK V/F400 and V/F300 Series Smart Cameras

Industrial automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas recently launched the V/F400 and V/F300 Series Smart Cameras, the latest additions to its popular MicroHAWK line that combines code reading and vision inspection capabilities into a single

The DIGIT framework abstracts what is an inherently unique and often complex and messy transformation process into a simpler form, allowing for the revelation of actions and activities we believe are mission-critical for digital business transformation and, therefore, IoT program success. Source: Georgia Tech Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies (CDAIT).

Expert Advice on Making the Digital Transformation

Georgia Tech’s Center for the Development and Application of Internet of Things Technologies provides new insights and advice on IoT project implementation with suggested frameworks for improving your approach to this transformative process.

Smart Manufacturing

Seeking an End to Pilot Purgatory

Launched in 2016, the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute is ready to unveil an information infrastructure that promises to provide the frictionless movement of democratized data.

IIoT Enables Next-Level Remote Asset Monitoring

Connectivity advances and intelligent offerings are making it easier for manufacturers to monitor remote plant sites while opening up potential for new product-as-a-service offerings.

Wireless Goes Mission Critical

Startup company CoreTigo brings wireless products to end users and technology suppliers to deliver IO-Link Wireless capabilities to legacy systems and new devices.

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Epson to Showcase its Latest Robots Solutions for Real World Automation Application Needs at ATX West

Epson Robots, the #1 SCARA robot manufacturer in the world, will show how its latest robots meet the needs of high-performance precision parts automation applications in simulated demos at the Automation Technology show, ATX West.

Edge Computing Infrastructure

Edge-to-Legacy System Integration

Beyond its application for local data storage and analysis, edge computing is enabling new industrial computing architectures as it bridges the IT/OT divide and replaces other long-used industrial computing platforms.