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Automation technologies related to discrete manufacturing industry verticals such as automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, textiles, and electronics.
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industrial engineers review operational data.
Practical strategies on legacy system integration, preparing the workforce for AI-driven automation and prioritizing high-impact projects despite budget limitations.
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digital transformation of manufacturing
It’s not just about tech upgrades; it's about competitive advantage. Companies embracing holistic digital change see 50%+ productivity gains, improved talent retention and stronger...
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data flowing from manufacturing equipment
Learn how data fabrics — scalable data architectures that can handle all OT and IT data types, historize them and make the data available in real-time — are being deployed to ...
Luigi De Bernardini, CEO at Autoware
The boundary between IT and OT is dissolving. Manufacturers that continue to treat them as separate domains risk inefficiency and missed opportunities. By integrating MES-ERP ...
holy trinity of smart manufacturing
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have long been the backbone of smart manufacturing by orchestrating production workflows through predefined logic and configurations. But...
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intralogistics in manufacturing
The impact of supply chain disruptions over the past few years has changed the manufacturing calculus. This interview with representatives from Plex by Rockwell Automation explain...
The robotic palletizing system developed by Doig
By automating robot setup and programming, complete robotic applications for palletizing can be deployed in less than two hours, helping to make robotic automation more accessible...

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...
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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

Güdel Air Bearing 7th Axis
Güdel’s Matt Berch explains 7th axis robot applications and how the air bearings in the TMF-4-B work. Learn more about Güdel's new CoboMover and the TMF-4-B. Chapters...
Fredrik Ryden of Olis Robotics at Automate 2025
The $499 Olis app is designed to transforming smartphones into automation cell gateways, enabling remote robot control, live video monitoring and diagnostics without additional...
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...

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.