HomeCP terms testCP terms testMar 2nd, 2017CP terms testCompanies in this articleABB DrivesControlBluetooth Coriolis and Electromagnetic FlowmetersNathan Hedrick of Endress+Hauser details the usability features of the company's new Proline 10 transmitter for Coriolis and electromagnetic flowmeters. These transmitters feature Bluetooth connectivity and a touchscreen user interface.RoboticsRobot Grippers Adapt to 3D Printing and Injection Molding InfluencesArburg, a manufacturer of injection molding machines, develops a robot gripper that can gently remove injection-molded parts with complex geometries without damaging the surface.IIoTUniversalAutomation.Org Founded to Facilitate Interoperable AutomationSeveral automation technology suppliers and end users have partnered to create an independent, not-for-profit association to accelerate the development and deployment of vendor-agnostic 'plug-and-produce' software.Business IntelligenceSustainability, Supply Chain, Labor Shortages Contribute to End-of-Line Machinery Market GrowthHow a variety of business trends are driving innovations in end-of-line packaging machinery and what to expect at PACK EXPO East 2022.ControlA Preference for Grayscale HMIsWhy a wastewater reclamation department designed its human machine interfaces without color-intensive, action-packed graphics.SponsoredEurotech certified for secure connectivity in Industrial AutomationOne of the first integrated hardware and software solutions certified according to both IEC 62443-4-2/1 standards: find out how we enable simple and secure IoT connectivity in Industry 4.0 applicationsIIoTThree Ways Artificial Intelligence is Changing Food and Beverage ManufacturingArtificial intelligence can aid in remedying some of the pain points in manufacturing, such as maintaining consistent product quality, need for predictive maintenance, and demand for actionable insights from sensor data.PELV 2021Mini-Geo SystemThe Mini-Geo is a modification of B&R’s AcoposTrak shuttle transport system that is synchronized with an IRB 1200 robotic arm from ABB and several vision sensors.PELV 2021Secure and Reliable Digital ConnectivitySinema Remote Connect lets you access remote plants or machines conveniently and securely, even if they’re integrated into other networks.ControlSmart Instruments for Pressure MeasurementKeith Riley of Endress+Hauser highlights the company's new smart instruments for pressure measurement that feature Bluetooth connectivity, instrument-led commissioning features, smart safety functionality, and diagnostics and monitoring capabilities.CommunicationTime Sensitive Networking Product Testing ExpandsThe ability to bring determinism to standard Ethernet for use in industrial control system networking gets a boost from Avnu Alliance’s expanded test and certification capabilities.Plant MaintenanceIndustrial Imaging for Air Leak DetectionFluke Corp.'s Aaron Woody details the company's ii900 Sonic Industrial Imager at Rockwell Automation Fair 2021. It uses acoustic imaging technology to detect compressed air leaks.Business IntelligenceChoose a System Integrator to Help Navigate Your DigitizationSystem integrators go beyond merely answering the question of why digitization on the shop floor is essential by providing how to complete your digital transformation seamlessly and efficiently.Take FiveRemote Access for Navigating The Skills GapWhile the manufacturing skills gap is a complex issue that will need to addressed from many different angles, remote access technology could help to lighten the burden. Find out more on today's Take Five with Automation World video.PELV 2021CtrlX Automation StoreThe ctrlX Store is an online application marketplace for Bosch Rexroth’s ctrlX CORE automation control platform.WorkforceRockwell Automation and Cisco partner on New Manufacturing Training ProgramWith skilled labor shortages on the horizon for many manufacturers, Rockwell Automation and Cisco are collaborating with the University of Wisconsin to nurture a more automation-savvy workforce.PELV 2021Twin Proximity SensorsThe Teledyne TapTone Twin Proximity Sensor is designed to detect and reject low vacuum and no vacuum steel cans with EZ-Open can ends (pull-tabs) at production speeds up to 525 feet per minute.Business IntelligenceNew Technology Companies to WatchThe complexities of industrial automation are leading innovators to develop new technologies aimed at improving production and supply chain issues. This article highlights eight companies helping manufacturers chart a path toward industry’s future.Communication3 Industrial Networking TrendsThe need for more bandwidth, lower latency, greater security, and scalability are driving distinct changes to the networking equipment and tools used by operations and IT.Robotics3D Software for Custom Machine DesignRockwell Automation highlights use of its Emulate3D software to more easily create, develop, and test complex machine designs before physical construction of the system and reduce commissioning time.
