HomeBlog to article cp testBlog to article cp testApr 20th, 2017HomeLive 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.Business IntelligenceWhy 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.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.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.WorkforceHow Artificial Intelligence is Being Used to Streamline TrainingDeepHow is using artificial intelligence to make the creation, delivery, and consumption of digital training materials more efficient.CybersecurityCybersecurity 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.SponsoredMicroHAWK® Industrial Fixed-Mount Barcode ScannersOmron high-performance barcode readers are designed for easy, fast, and reliable decoding of 1D and 2D barcodes.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.CybersecurityProtect OT from Cybersecurity AttacksA Superior Controls’ project engineer shares their insights into determining how vulnerable your factory is to cybersecurity threats, changes you can take to secure your company, and understanding the IT/OT convergence.CybersecurityIndustrial Cybersecurity Concerns Heat Up in The Era of COVID-19A look at how specific cybersecurity threats have grown precipitously in the past two years, according to a new report from CrowdStrike.Business IntelligenceAutomation Investment Trends in Discrete Manufacturing | Schneider Electric Calls for Universal AutomationIn this 'Take Five with Automation World' video, you’ll find out which automation technologies are expected to receive the heaviest investments in 2021 and why Schneider Electric is calling for industry to embrace the concept of universal automation.IIoTIs Your Company Prepared to Make the Digital Transformation?Emerson’s new Digital Maturity Quick Index tool combines financial and business objectives data to create a picture of where digital transformation programs can have the greatest impact.
