Home24V Interface moduleSIRIUS ACT with PROFINET’s standard interface module offers 24V DC; a screw terminal, front plate mounting; and 1 to 20 terminal modules connectable.Aug 20th, 2018Access full product specs here.Companies in this articleSiemens IndustryVideos from Siemens IndustryView all videosSicharge D - the future of fast chargingFüllstandsüberwachungsrelais SIRIUS 3UG4501AFCI Demonstration Video -- see Siemens AFCI technology at work.RoboticsYou're Hired: Recruiting Mobile RobotsThere's a new workforce out there, made up of highly intelligent, semi-autonomous robots. Here's some advice for picking the best candidate.CybersecurityRFID as an Industrial Cybersecurity MethodWidely used across industry for site access, RFID cards can support added functionality for access to manufacturing processes, controllers, and HMI software.HomeReport: Innovative New Machinery at PACK EXPO ConnectsPMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the machinery category.SensorsSensor Fusion: The Swiss Army Knife of DigitalizationWith the proper communication protocols and network architecture in place, smart sensor technology and the data it provides can be the bulwark on which digital transformation is built.Business IntelligenceSurvey Results Forecast Pros and Cons for Manufacturing in 2021A new study from BDO reveals that, while the market for manufactured goods is improving, industry may yet have some challenges to surmount in 2021.SponsoredView Product Demos On DemandMissed part or all of PACK EXPO Connects? Browse dozens of demos by category or search by keyword. Find solutions to your packaging and processing challenges now through March 31.AnalyticsCan Artificial Intelligence Explain Itself?As an end user, you may never have to work with artificial intelligence from a developer’s perspective, but knowing how it works is key to ensuring its successful use. Fortunately, the technology can explain itself.IIoTGet Connected to Protect Frontline Workforce and Increase Operational AgilityWith workforce shortages and COVID-19 continuing to challenge manufacturers, find out how a connected workforce can drive improvement and competitive advantage while keeping employees safe.IIoTA Refined Smart Manufacturing Definition for 2021Discover how industry organizations need to converge on concrete guiding principles and a definition for smart manufacturing, in order to achieve the next phase of Industry 4.0—democratization of smart manufacturing.DesignABB’s Adaptive Execution Takes a Leaf from Nature’s BookThe company’s latest offering can reduce automation capital expenditures by up to 40%.SustainabilityDeveloping a Sustainability Program FocusThough industrial sustainability efforts certainly have not stopped in the past few years, they also haven’t moved forward at the pace seen several years ago. Part of the problem is determining where to focus efforts.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.Plant MaintenanceOptimizing Asset Performance Through ProcurementDiscover how procurement determines the management of risk and ultimate success of asset performance optimization and why finding the right outsourcing delivery model is so critical.IIoTNetwork Portal Targets InteroperabilityWith the release of its PCH Portal, Parker Hannifin looks to address industry’s ongoing need to integrate disparate networks and devices with a flexible network portal capable of communicating across protocols, standards, and vendors.IIoTIs the Cloud Beneficial for Small and Mid-Sized Manufacturers?Learn how manufacturers are actually using cloud computing today and how it can be leveraged for optimal application by smaller manufacturing organizations in this discussion with Brian Fenn, COO of system integration company Avanceon.RoboticsCobot Gripper Helps Automate Hydraulic Manifold ProductionUse of a collaborative robot and gripper at Tomenson Machine Works leads to a 40% reduction in misloads and return on investment in six months.SensorsSmart Sensors for Moisture MeasurementWith quality assurance procedures continuing to move away from inspection and toward a real-time, continuous approach relying on process feedback, Kett has leveraged the growing computing power of sensors to provide a better means of measuring moisture.HomeReport: Innovative New Controls at PACK EXPO ConnectsPMMI Media Group editors—covering a virtual event instead of an in-person exposition—divided and conquered to collectively take in as much of PACK EXPO Connects as possible. Here’s what they saw in the controls category.IIoTEmerson Takes on Magnolia Power Plant Project in MississippiManufacturers aren’t the only adopters of Industry 4.0 technologies—the utility sector has long been active in the space as well, and the Tennessee Valley Authority has recently pledged $110 million to digitally transform its power generation fleet.IIoTEdge Computing Gets a Platform FocusRecent announcements from Siemens and Stratus Technologies/Rockwell Automation show how edge computing is evolving into a platform for broader industrial digitalization applications.