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How Open Systems Enable Practical IIoT Data Use

Weidmuller demonstrates how the open architecture of its control systems and the built-in intelligence of its edge devices enable straightforward applications of operations data—remote and on site.
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Why the Connected Worker is Key to Improving Automated Manufacturing

Connected workers provide the critical human touch needed to supervise and complement automated processes through the use of wearables, augmented reality and mobile devices.

Unified Namespace: Real-World Applications and Challenges

Though Unified Namespace provides a single, standardized naming convention for all data points, there are a number of factors to address when connecting systems.

Behind the Proliferation of IIoT Gateways

Gateways are a common piece of hardware used to connect devices to a network. Industrial Internet of Things gateways play a larger role in connecting the IT and OT worlds.
Banner Engineering’s Asset Monitoring Gateway.

Asset Monitoring On-Premises or from the Cloud

Motion demonstrates the Asset Monitoring Gateway for remote equipment monitoring through the use of multiple sensor devices.
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Industrial Augmented Reality Status Check

A look at the factors that have slowed AR headset adoption thus far as new headset and metaverse technologies enter the market.
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The Future of ChatGPT in Manufacturing

ChatGPT may not be a game-changer in terms of application to manufacturing execution systems yet. But it's continued development bears watching.
The app combines connectivity, cameras, sensors, 3D modeling and augmented reality overlays.

Volvo Group Develops Augmented Reality App

The app, built using PTC’s CAD and augmented reality technologies, is directed at first responders to help guide them in rescue operations.

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The Fluke 3560 FC wireless vibration sensor is small enough to fit in hard-to-reach places and affordable enough to place on multiple locations on equipment.
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IoT Edge Device

The SeaConnect 370 Internet of Things edge device from Sealevel Systems allows users to monitor and control processes and trigger actions with SeaCloud, a cloud-based, built-in...
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IoT Gateway from Mitsubishi Electric and ILS Technology

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. and ILS Technology, a Telit company, announced that they have collaborated on the e-Factory IoT Gateway, Mitsubishi Electric’s new Machine...

Videos

IoT Platform Use in Manufacturing

Access the full podcast discussion Emerson's Steven Ward to learn about IoT platforms, how they're applied across different industries, what operations technology professionals...
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Remote Asset Monitoring

Motion demonstrates how Banner Engineering's Asset Monitor Gateway can be used to remotely monitor equipment that requires the use of multiple different peripheral devices to ...
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How Decoupling Hardware and Software Extends Automation

Schneider Electric’s Michael Martinez explains how decoupling devices from software allows you to extend the life of automation systems while also improving their availability...
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Artificial Intelligence Operates Chemical Plant

A look at how Yokogawa’s AI technology controlled a JSR chemical plant for 35 days and how manufacturers are using AI to analyze sensor data.

Downloads

Aw Field Guide To I Io T Implementation

Automation World's Field Guide to IIoT Implementation

Tips and tactics for embracing the industrial internet of things.