Homecp blog post test to HCPcp blog post test to HCPMar 29th, 2017ControlCan MES Replace SCADA?A look at the overlaps and differences between SCADA and MES technologies and how their functions can be combined, with an example of a manufacturer that has done it.Robotics5G Expands Autonomous Mobile Robot CapabilitiesAt TCL’s plant in Huizhou, China, improved 5G wireless connectivity enabled the company to add dozens of ForwardX autonomous mobile robots to improve production operations.AnalyticsHow Festo Applies Artificial Intelligence for Predictive ApplicationsTo showcase the use of AI in its automation technologies, Festo highlighted two use cases involving predictive maintenance and predictive energy.HomeWireless Network for Manufacturing Offers the Reliability of Wired IO-LinkThe use of wireless in manufacturing plants is still met with a good deal of skepticism today. Much of this doubt is based on experience with traditional wireless, which is simply not reliable because it’s neither fast enough nor scalable.HomeLive at the ELC: OEMs Can Monetize Predictive MaintenancePredictive maintenance is an emerging technology for packaging and processing equipment that has the potential to disrupt the OEM business model.HomeLive at the ELC: Economic Forecast for Brands Timing Their Packaging Machinery ProcurementThe U.S. and global economies are poised for a long period of expansion, meaning more consumer spending power and top line growth for brands, but also higher input prices for CPGs, including materials, machinery, and labor.AnalyticsAdditional Report Parameters Enhance Process PerformanceLooking to gain more insight into your company’s quality, cost, personnel, and energy activities to make more informed decisions? Start by contextualizing your data with parameters suggested by ECS Solution’s CEO.Take5Why the “As-a-Service” Model is Changing Automation Technology PurchasesLearn how software-as-a-service and machines-as-a-service business models are changing how manufacturers purchase, use, and upgrade their industrial automation technologies in this 'Take Five with Automation World' video.ControlBeckhoff Highlights Material Handling and Machine Vision UpdatesBeckhoff’s press conference at Hannover Messe focused on new functionalities for its XTS, XPlanar, and TwinCAT Vision products.RoboticsSafety Certification Issued for Industrial Collaborative Robot TechnologyVeo Robotics’ FreeMove system receives ISO 13849 safety certification from TÜV Rheinland.SensorsFlir Systems and Neurala Develop AI-Powered Industrial Machine VisionThe goal of combining artificial intelligence with industrial vision systems is to enable manufacturers to place automated inspection points anywhere and be able to quickly reconfigure them for new applications as needed.SponsoredSolve Integration Challenges Using Rich Data from Your InstrumentationAdvanced communication protocols enable ultra-fast, real-time information exchange and control between PLC/DCS and intelligent digital instrumentation. Learn how the integration, start-up, and productivity of industrial process systems can be improved.Take5Cybersecurity Concerns Grow in Post-COVID EraAs industrial networks migrate to the cloud, cybersecurity threats in the manufacturing sector are increasing in tow. Watch this Take Five video to find out what industries are being targeted, who these e-criminals are, and how to protect your factory.IIoTHow Intelligence is Powering Supply Chain’s Next WaveArtificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are behind a host of emerging applications, especially for manufacturing demand planning and warehouse applications.RoboticsA New Class of Machine Will Be Born RoboticIn the future every machine will be an intelligent and “understanding” robot if it’s using the code-free Robust.AI cognitive engine.HomeMotors and Drives Come Together for Motion Efficiency, Performance, ReliabilityBeyond the advances made to both motors and drives in terms of energy efficiency, safety, cleanability, and more, suppliers emphasize the importance of how they work together in a complete motion system.CybersecurityNozomi Networks’ Cybersecurity Added to ABB and Tempered Networks’ ProductsNozomi’s real-time network visibility becomes part of ABB’s distributed control system and Tempered Network’s Airwall technology.WorkforceSpatial Computing and Digital Twin Drive Interactive AR SimulationsPTC’s Vuforia Engine Area Targets brings augmented reality and digital twin technologies together to create interactive, photorealistic simulations of factory environments.3D Printing / Additive ManufacturingFord and Nissan Use HP 3D Printing to Address Production SustainabilityUsed 3D-printed powders and parts are being turned into components for Ford’s Super Duty F-250 trucks; the technology is also being used to create replacement parts for older Nissan models.CybersecurityWhy the Age of IIoT Demands a New Security ParadigmAs manufacturers modernize for data-driven business, industrial automation has become a target for cyber attacks. Here’s how companies should assess and plan for a new cybersecurity landscape.
