Homepw-aw-testtesttestDec 21st, 2016DesignStreamlining CAD Deliverables for Digital TransformationModel-based definition can substantially increase the efficiency with which documentation is created from computer-aided design projects.Supply Chain ManagementAnalytics Software Predicts Product QualityThrough its integration with SAP’s S/4HANA and Digital Manufacturing Cloud, Software AG’s TrendMiner software now enables manufacturers to offer supply chain partners greater visibility into quality metrics.CybersecurityIndustrial Cybersecurity Lessons from the Colonial Pipeline BreachAs cyber-attacks on industry continue to increase, there’s plenty to learn about avoiding and mitigating the effects of a breach. Experts from cybersecurity providers Verve Industrial and Keyfactor offer their insights.ControlIs Combining SCADA and MES a Good Idea?System consolidation offers a number of cost and complexity reduction benefits. But when it comes to mission critical systems, do the benefits outweigh the risks? A system integrator who’s worked with manufacturers who have done this offer his insights.HomeAttract and Retain a Quality Workforce, Insights with Gardner Carrick at PMMI’s ELCNAM and MI programs and research bring information into labor outreach efforts and retention of a diverse, quality workforce.SponsoredCheck out The Cobot Spot from Universal RobotsLooking 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.Plant MaintenanceIs Your System Maintainable?Don’t waste your money on a system integrator (SI) who leaves an undecipherable system when they finish. Learn steps your SI should take for a smooth transfer of information, so your team can utilize the new process right away—without information gaps.Business IntelligenceAutomation Investment Expectations for the Batch Manufacturing IndustriesIn this second installment in our series covering automation investment expectations for 2021, suppliers highlight ongoing pandemic, supply chain, and labor issues driving near-term interest in specific technologies.ControlMoving Control System Maintenance to a Proactive StrategyIn this episode of the 'Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered' podcast series, we connect with Bart Winters of Honeywell Process Solutions to learn about shifting your industrial control systems from a reactive to a proactive maintenance strategy.ControlA Proactive Strategy for Control System MaintenanceWhy proactive control system maintenance covering I/O health and performance, HMI/SCADA, and controllers is critical to avoiding unplanned downtime and providing line of sight into issues that need to be addressed.Take5Industrial Cloud BenefitsAs remote access and machine learning boom, cloud computing offers manufacturers a plethora of potential benefits. Watch this 'Take Five with Automation World' video to learn more.SponsoredCheck out The Cobot Spot from Universal RobotsLooking 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.CommunicationOpen Integration Network Eases Interoperability ChallengesRotork’s recent entry into Endress+Hauser’s Open Integration partner program highlights the growing trends of greater industry collaboration and open standards.IIoTCESMII and Plattform Industrie 4.0 Announce CollaborationWith a focus on technology standards, the two groups explained the development of their international agreement at the 2021 virtual Hannover Messe eventRoboticsArtificial Intelligence for Mobile Robot Fleet ManagementAs the deployment of large fleets of autonomous mobile robots becomes more common, coordination and interoperability are becoming challenges. However, artificial intelligence may be the solution.HomeLeading Food Companies to Receive Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards at PACK EXPO Las VegasProFood World is set to honor Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, B&G Foods, Liffey Meats, and Graphic Packaging International for outstanding sustainability achievements.IIoTUniversal I/O: Just in Time for the Digital TransformationA standardized version of I/O provides users and machine builders with the opportunity to scale systems quickly, but traditional I/O still holds an important role.IIoTAutonomous and Remote Ops Trend Up as COVID-19 Changes the LandscapeAccording to LNS Research, approximately 50% of industrial leaders have an autonomous plant initiative formalized. However, transformation comes with challenges and hurdles. Learn what considerations you should take moving forward.IIoTJohn Deere and Audi Apply Intel’s AI TechnologyArtificial intelligence is changing how welding quality inspections are handled—from inspecting specifics such as porosity to providing alerts about faulty welds as they happen.IIoTWhy IIoT Demand Continues to GrowWhether it's the need to scale up or down, re-strategize production, or re-deploy employees, Industrial Internet of Things technology has been essential in making these transformations possible.
