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Automation technologies related to discrete manufacturing industry verticals such as automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, textiles, and electronics.

Articles

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manufacturing workers reviewing tasks to be performed
With 1.9 million manufacturing jobs expected to go unfilled by 2033, companies like Nestlé and Merck are turning to AI-powered workforce automation to make workers more effective and create higher-paying roles that appeal to the next generation.
Kelly Collins, principal engineer at Concept Systems
When key automation technologies, such as servo drives, are discontinued, manufacturers face critical decisions. Adopting a proactive approach to upgrades offers performance improvement...
The new Olis app for Android mobile devices
The $499 Olis app is designed to transforming smartphones into automation cell gateways, enabling remote robot control, live video monitoring and diagnostics without additional...
Wiring for Benjamin Electric’s Compass control system.
Wago's PLCs and DC power supplies enable Benjamin Electric to create custom power distribution solutions for microgrids and battery energy storage systems.
Mujin digital twin
Mujin OS is designed to eliminate robot programming through AI-driven autonomy, digital twin technology and real-time motion planning for no-code robotics deployment.
Marty Van Der Sloot, Interstates
Fragmented OT support leads to costly downtime and security risks. Control systems integrators provide unified management, faster incident resolution, proactive maintenance and...
© Gennady Proniaev
digital thread tech
Fragmented data across enterprise systems often disrupts product lifecycle management (PLM), preventing companies from receiving the intended benefits. To avoid this problem, ...
Robot equipped with Teledyne Vision Solutions' Bumblee X 3D vision system
Teledyne Vision Solutions brings together Teledyne’s various vision technologies, including 1D, 2D and 3D cameras and AI software to help users in industries as varied as food...

Products

Siemens Drive System
The new Sinamics G115D is a drive system specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The drive system comprises the motor, drive and gearbox in one unit and is...
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IDEC has introduced the new HT4P Safety Commander— an ergonomic device allowing users to safely hold a HMI tablet while providing power, networking and hardwired emergency stop...
7 23 Teledyne Dalsa
The Z-Trak LP2C 3D profile sensor family for in-line 3D measurement and inspection applications is the latest member of Teledyne Dalsa’s Z-Trak family. The sensors deliver 4,096...
7 23 Banner
The ZMX series 3D time of flight sensor provides a single sensor for volume monitoring. The ZMX sensor is installed over the bin to be filled and through the use of digital imaging...

Videos

industrial Bluetooth short
Learn about the growing interest in the use of Bluetooth for industrial communication, with around 7% of industrial companies currently reporting use of it: https://www.automationw...
Mujin digital twin
Mujin OS is designed to eliminate robot programming through AI-driven autonomy, digital twin technology and real-time motion planning for no-code robotics deployment. Learn more...
ABB Robotics at Automate 2025
Ed Marchese of ABB Robotics highlights the company's industrial robots on display at Automate 2025 with a special focus on their welding and press tending capabilities. Read Automation...
Tim Gaus from Deloitte Explains Industrial AgenticAI
Tim Gaus, smart manufacturing business leader at Deloitte Consulting, explains agentic AI and how it differs from AI data analytics and AI chatbots, how manufacturers can use ...

Downloads

Awfaq4 Big Data Rotated Hero
A down-to-earth look at the technologies behind Big Data and advice from industry on using it.
Aw Remote Access Flat
As the virtual world creates new end user expectations, OEMs and technology suppliers are required to partner in new ways.
Aw Arvr Flat Hero
Augmented reality technologies are proving to be an operator’s best friend in discrete and process manufacturing.
Aw Arvr 2021 Base Hero
Innovations in Robotics, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality lead to improvements in Automation.