HomeAW to PW article crosspost testAW to PW article crosspost test 8Dec 27th, 2016AW to PW article crosspost testPlant MaintenanceTechnology Matters: Remote Access, Virtual Workforce Training, and Functional Machine SafetyA review of automation technology developments recently covered by Automation World to help you stay on top of what’s happening in the world of industrial automation.COVID-19Technology Steps Forward for Social DistancingAs more manufacturers are allowed to resume production amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping their workers distanced will be key to keeping them healthy. Here are some innovations to help achieve that.CommunicationWhere 5G and Industry 4.0 Meet Amid COVID-19A survey conducted by Nokia and ABI Research highlights moves toward private cellular networks in manufacturing. The question now is: Will COVID-19 accelerate or decelerate this trend?COVID-19The (Virtual) Grand Tour: Getting Creative with RestrictionsCOVID-19 has forced many companies to shift strategies, causing many organizations to get a little creative. In terms of plant tours and inspections, going virtual may be the first step in working through the restrictions.SensorsEncoder Selection TipsTo control motion on a machine or electromechanical system you need continuous positional feedback from the moving parts. That’s where encoders enter the picture. But how do you determine which one is best for the job?CommunicationTechnology Built for the Open Road Hits the Plant FloorGeneral Mills turns to Sena Technologies—known for its Bluetooth motorcycle helmets—to train machine operators while social distancing.ControlTechnology Matters: Open Source SCADA, HMI Upgrades, and Wearable SensorsA review of automation technology developments we’ve recently covered to help you stay on top of what’s happening in the world of industrial automation.IIoTMaximizing Productivity with the Power of DataBringing your manufacturing processes into the fourth industrial revolution.Plant MaintenanceEnsuring a Successful Automation Migration ProjectMigrating or upgrading a system can be long and often difficult process, which oftentimes leaves organizations second-guessing the project as a whole. However, there are possible steps to take to make sure everything is easier and successfulAnalyticsCutting the Cost of Compliance with Connected SystemsA look at how Blendtech bridges information technology and operation technology systems to improve safety and accounting as well as compliance with regulations.3D Printing / Additive ManufacturingThe 3D Printing-ERP ConnectionAs the use of 3D-printed parts for production grows, including this new production capability in ERP scheduling using demand-driven materials requirements planning is critical to avoiding production capacity issues.RoboticsRobots: How to Choose the Right OneAvailable in a range of performance capabilities and prices, robots are becoming ubiquitous in all types of industrial production operations. Understanding the capabilities of each robot type is key to making the best choice for your business.IIoTCloud Cost Factors: 7 ConsiderationsManufacturers looking to move data to the cloud face unique challenges due to the nature of industrial business and existing capital investments. Here’s advice on how to assess those challenges from a cost vantage point.Supply Chain ManagementSix Business Imperatives Driving a Connected Manufacturing StrategyAs industrial facilities become increasingly becoming connected, these businesses are also creating new connections to innovate how they leverage data for productivity gains, savings, and revenue growth.HomeNew Technologies Feed the Hunger for InformationTrying to keep up with productivity, quality, safety, sustainability, and other industry demands, food and beverage plants are turning increasingly to the innovations found in today’s sensor instrumentation.HomeEconomic Outlook: 2020 and BeyondDiscussing the current economic outlook amidst a “double black swan event,” Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics presented “Guidance in an Uncertain Economy” last week as part of PMMI’s Executive Leadership Conference.WorkforceBudgeting for ManufacturingOne of the most important parts of manufacturing is budgeting, and ensuring that both manufacturing and finance are on the same page and have all the necessary information is how to come up with an accurate budget.COVID-19COVID-19—Let’s Look Beyond TodayThough it may seem like a good idea to hold back on transformation projects during the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Hughes shows how that may come at the risk of falling behind those who are continuing down this track.AnalyticsMadTree Brewing Gets a One-Stop Supervisory Management SystemThough outdated, many organizations continue to use spreadsheets and whiteboards to keep track of and consolidate data. MadTree Brewing Company was among those companies until they implemented the Ignition platform from Inductive Automation.SensorsHow Can Vision Systems Be Used to Inspect Solids and Liquids?In this episode, we explore vision system selection factors, how to justify vision system investments, the types of industrial applications they're most suited for, and how the technology can be used to inspect liquids and solids on the production line.
