Homehcp -> aw cross-post test 5 updatedhcp -> aw cross-post test 5Dec 29th, 2016hcp -> aw cross-post test 5CommunicationHow BMW Improves Interoperability with OPC UA and Edge ComputingBMW explains how OPC UA has helped the company improve communication, data exchange, and interoperability among assets, systems, and locations.CommunicationWork on OPC UA at the Field Level AdvancesSupport for 5G wireless, controller-to-device and device-to-device communications, time-sensitive networking, and Ethernet advanced physical layer are among the highlights of OPC UA’s extension to field level devices.HomeManufacturing Skills Gap Widens in the Wake of COVID-19A new study by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute says the pandemic erased 1.4 million U.S. manufacturing jobs. And, even as the industry rebounds, the remaining unfilled jobs could cost the U.S. economy $1 trillion.RoboticsWelding Robots Programmable with a Smartphone AppThe new Cobot Welder system from Hirebotics, featuring Universal Robots’ UR10e collaborative robot, can be programmed with Hirebotics’ Beacon smartphone app, eliminating the need for programming skills.CommunicationThe 4 Aspects of Industrial Networking Required for Digital TransformationWith industrial networks undergoing complex transformations to accommodate Industry 4.0, CC-Link IE TSN promises a flexible architecture capable of providing the connectivity, interoperability, determinism, and bandwith required for smart factories.ControlClass Based Unit Synchronization, The Case For Link GroupsMinimize complex controller programming to coordinate activities between units by utilizing product functionality to create a class-based solution.Take5Benefits of Centralized Mobile Robot ControlBolstered by 5G wireless connectivity and AI, a centralized control model for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) could drastically simplify interoperability challenges while reducing per unit costs. Watch this Take Five video to find out more.3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing3D Printed Valves for Field ApplicationsWith a new line of 3D printed valve bodies from Neles heading into the field, additive manufacturing is increasingly proving itself to be effective for more than just prototyping.Business IntelligenceSupply Chain Optimization and the Future of IndustryBeset by cost and availability pressures on all sides, more companies are turning to sophisticated supply chain technologies to navigate the ever-changing production landscape.RoboticsThe Machine-To-Machine MarketplaceThe convergence of technologies—especially Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and blockchain—is setting the stage for a new “machine economy” where self-sufficient systems autonomously execute transactions.CommunicationIs Fieldbus Technology Still Effective?Learn about the combined use of fieldbus and Ethernet industrial networking technologies, even as Ethernet increasingly becomes the plant floor network of choice, in this discussion with Duane Grob of system integration company Avanceon.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.Business IntelligenceFour Ways Industrial Companies Can Accelerate the Digital JourneyExpectations for engaging B2B customers digitally have never been higher. Given this trend, industrial companies need to expand their digital sales capabilities now. Here are some thoughts on how to build momentum.HomeIt’s Time to Step-Up Machine SafetyOEMs understand the need to comply with machine safety standards, but new requirements may necessitate bringing in a third party to help mitigate risk.WorkforceHow to Train Workers for Highly Automated EnvironmentsLearn how new training tools help onboard workers and sharpen the skills of experienced workers in this podcast discussion with Vincent Higgins of Honeywell Process Solutions.Take5How Virtualization is Changing AutomationWatch this Take Five video to learn how hypervisor technology is enabling the creation of virtual machines to reduce computing resources on equipment and manufacturing systems.IIoTUsing SCADA to Monitor Jungle Field SitesPluspetrol replaced its aging SCADA systems with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform to track multiple geographically dispersed sites in the Ecuadorian jungle.Plant MaintenanceReinventing Remote ManagementAdtance adds a new twist to remote service with Fieldstreaming, which can connect multiple cameras—from smartphones to drones—providing a live view of machines and the plant floor.SensorsHow Smart Cameras Help Solve Some of Manufacturing’s Biggest IssuesArtificial intelligence-enabled smart cameras can be used to improve safety, quality, and operator efficiency.3D Printing / Additive ManufacturingHow Advances in Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing Are Changing ManufacturingAdditive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are disrupting every industry—most notably manufacturing and aerospace and defense industries.
