HomeDavid MillerSenior Technical WriterControlTwinCAT3 Adds Virtualization, OPC UA Pub/Sub FunctionalityWith its new TF6105 function, TwinCAT 3 supports OPC Unified Architecture pub/sub communication methodologies. TwinCAT/BSD Hypervisor allows for the simultaneous execution of virtual machines and TwinCAT real-time applications on an industrial PC.WorkforceEducational Partnerships Expand Across IndustryUniversal Robots, Bosch, Danfoss, and Festo have all launched new partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions in the interest of bridging the automation skills gap.Take FiveReal-Time, Voice Programming for Robotic ApplicationsComau's MI.RA/Dexter software allows end users to program robots in real-time using simple verbal commands, such as “look,” “touch,” and “execute.”HomeWhen is a Retrofit Appropriate for Packaging Machinery?Retrofits of existing packaging machinery can result in substantial cost savings, and enable an incremental approach to Industry 4.0 initiatives. But they may not always be the right choice.
