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3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing
3D Printed Valves for Field Applications
With a new line of 3D printed valve bodies from Neles heading into the field, additive manufacturing is increasingly proving itself to be effective for more than just prototyping.
Robotics
The Machine-To-Machine Marketplace
The convergence of technologies—especially Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and blockchain—is setting the stage for a new “machine economy” where self-sufficient systems autonomously execute transactions.
Communication
Is Fieldbus Technology Still Effective?
Learn about the combined use of fieldbus and Ethernet industrial networking technologies, even as Ethernet increasingly becomes the plant floor network of choice, in this discussion with Duane Grob of system integration company Avanceon.
Sponsored
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
Using SCADA to Monitor Jungle Field Sites
Pluspetrol replaced its aging SCADA systems with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform to track multiple geographically dispersed sites in the Ecuadorian jungle.
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.
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.
Sponsored
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.
Home
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IIoT
5 Things to Consider About Your Plant Floor Data and IIoT
From getting data to the cloud to machine learning and analytics, there are some key aspects of the Industrial Internet of Things that should not be overlooked.
IIoT
The Importance of the Word “Industrial” in the Industrial Internet of Things
When creating industrial IIoT control systems, hardware and software platforms must be provided by an operations technology-focused expert.
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
From Warehouse to Enterprise with Edge Computing
How a hand sanitizer packaging plant is using a unique automation architecture to modernize its operations.
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.
