HomePODCAST: Improve Energy Efficiency and Reduce Greenhouse Gas EmissionsAug 14th, 2009Listen to PodcastBusiness IntelligenceManufacturing and New Automation Technologies - What is Around the Bend?Predictive analytics, digital twinning, and augmented and virtual reality technologies are all finding uses in manufacturing operations – from line installation and maintenance to process training.IIoTGuidance on Industrial Blockchain UseThe Industrial Internet Consortium releases a white paper that provides direction on the use of blockchain applications for Industrial Internet of Things applications.ControlStratus Technologies Updates ztC EdgeAn upgrade of the ztC Edge Portfolio addresses deployment simplification, as well as security, manageability, and performance enhancements.IIoTTechnology Matters: IIoT Missteps, Cybersecurity Readiness, and Volkswagen's Industrial CloudAutomation World explores a new report that outlines key steps around the Industrial Internet of Things many manufacturers overlook, how to assess your cybersecurity readiness, and why Volkswagen created an automation app store for its plants.HomeArtificial Intelligence Advances Food SafetyLanding AI is helping food producers overcome not only the limitations of their human workforce but of traditional machine vision as well, using machine learning to better evaluate issues around food safety.Business IntelligenceWhen Will AI be Common in Manufacturing?Companies want to rely less on skilled labor and more on AI and machine intelligence, but currently only 1% of all manufacturers are utilizing this technology in their operations.HomeRobotics Special Report: Food-Safe Solutions EmergeNew opportunities for the direct and indirect handling of foods emerge as manufacturers begin developing robots for handling unpacked goods.RoboticsWorkers Wanted? Contact the Robot Employment AgencyStart-up MusashiAI introduces intelligent autonomous robots for quality inspection and forklift driving—allowing the redistribution of human labor to more value-added jobs.HomeSpecial Report: Robots Drive the Manufacturing RevolutionNew innovations in robotics for the packaging industry enable greater flexibility, efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness for those CPGs looking to automate a range of applications.HomeRobotics Special Report: Cobot-Placed Top Sheets Protect Frozen FoodsThe installation of 12 robotic palletizers for frozen food products necessitates the addition of two cobot cap-sheet placers to keep the cases free from dust.AnalyticsIndustry 4.0 Capabilities Come to Enterprise FinanceTraditional financial accounting information is not up to the challenges of an Industry 4.0 world. A focus on acquiring data in real-time opens up a new world of insight and decision making.CommunicationCan IO-Link and SPE Work Together?Integrating an existing industrial communication standard with an up-and-coming method often creates headaches. But several industry experts see an easy path to integrating IO-Link and Single Pair Ethernet.AnalyticsMaking Sense of the Industrial Analytics MarketAs organizations continue to see the value in industrial analytics, making sense of the sheer amount of data produced can be a difficult task. Finding the right product and developing a proper workflow is important to get long-term use out of the system.Business IntelligenceRobotics Solutions Future Looks BrightThe demand for cobots will continue to grow, and robotics will expand outside of end-of-line applications, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.HomeRegister Now for First of Its Kind PACK EXPO ConnectsThe new web-based PMMI Media Group event will bring the packaging and processing industry together, virtually Nov. 9-13.AnalyticsThe Prescription for Transformation is Clear: Better AnalyticsManufacturers seeking industrial transformation and operational improvements should take a look in one place, its own data.AnalyticsData Analysis Helps Glassmaker See Through Its ProcessesUsing OSIsoft’s PI to monitor thousands of data points across a high-intensity float glass production system that runs 24/7, AGC has been able to reduce downtime and improve operations.Supply Chain ManagementWhat Affect Does Automation Have on Supply Chain Management?Learn about the connections between supply chain operations and automation technologies, ranging from analytics and MES to HMI and SCADA software.Business IntelligenceIIoT Blind Spots: Where are They and Do You Have Them?A crucial component of automation advancement, yet one that is lacking at most manufacturers, is the deployment of IIoT connectivity across an entire enterprise, including key areas such as receiving, warehousing, and shipping.AnalyticsPaying for PerformanceThe new automation model focuses on services that reduce a manufacturer’s financial risks by shifting the responsibility of asset acquisition on to the OEM or technology supplier via performance-based service level agreements or cloud-based subscription.
