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Automation Can Boost Job Satisfaction

Despite concern about robotics and artificial intelligence causing mass layoffs, workers tend to warm up to advanced automation when it’s a clear help, rather than a hindrance. Proper preparation about automation helps workers more easily see the benefits.

Traditional Ladder Logic Vs. Newer Programming Languages

While acknowledging the potential benefits of Python and C++, engineers caution against their indiscriminate use, particularly if there are existing IEC 61131 functions available...

The Industrial Ecosystem of ctrlX World

The system's cabinet-free technology offers adaptable machine design with a smaller footprint and improved cable management.

ABB Acquires Spring Point Solutions, Growing Motor Services Presence

The acquisition involves the integration of SaaS ERP for motor repair facilities.

Insights from the 2023 ODVA Conference

The event featured updates from ODVA's leadership on achievements like the launch of Ethernet-APL, collaborations in process automation, security and energy management.
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Gen Z and Industry

As the manufacturing industries continue to face an ongoing worker shortage, addressing Gen Z’s concerns about industry could go a long way toward reducing the problem.

Cognex Joins Osaro Partners Alliance

The collaborative program aims to optimize purchasing and deployment processes by fostering a community where members can share knowledge, resources and expertise.
Bosch Rexroth’s Mexico Plant Enhances Manufacturing Capacity

Bosch Rexroth’s Mexico Plant Enhances Manufacturing Capacity

The new plant is set to create around 900 jobs by 2027, contributing to the expansion of Bosch Rexroth's production capabilities in North America.

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OnRobot Showcases Sander Tool for Cobots

Exhibited at Automate 2022, the OnRobot Sander can be used with a variety of collaborative robots from Universal Robots and other major suppliers.
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Digital Workflow Tools for Knowledge Transfer Across Operations

J.M. Smucker, Covestro, Pretium use digital workflows for factory, field workers.
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Lean Digitization System at Schneider Electric Factory

This video shows how Schneider Electric uses Aveva’s Lean Digitization System to display Andon notifications, line performance, work order management, Kanban, workforce interaction...

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The Long Term Effects of Remote Access

As the virtual world creates new end user expectations, OEMs and technology suppliers are required to partner in new ways.