HomeISA Expo 2008: Iconics VideoAutomation World visited the Iconics booth at the ISA Show, Oct. 14-16, Houston, TX.Dec 5th, 2008DesignABB’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.WorkforceWhat Financial Metrics Drive Manufacturing Company Value?Find out what metrics manufacturers should use to gain insights into their performance, drive their stock price, and create long-term financial impact—outside of just routine financial statement-oriented accounting systems.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.SponsoredBelden HighFlex VFD Cables Available from Digi-KeyBelden's series of UL-rated, extra flexible VFD cables provides supremely pliable, flexible constructions for use on-machines (16-8 AWG) and increases ease of installation without sacrificing any crucial elements.Plant MaintenanceThe Benefits of a “Deny All” Approach to SecuritySoftware-Defined Networking (SDN) has typically been used to protect and manage IT networks, but its device-based, zero-trust security, and administration benefits can provide real value for operational technology (OT) spaces as well.WorkforceWhere Do Operators Fit With Current Manufacturing Technology Trends?What if technology could be adopted that brought about an improvement in business processes and fostered the up-skilling of people?HomeBarcode Readers Aid in SerializationPackaging machinery OEM Packaging Efficiency Solutions found just the right bar code scanners for a system that inspects all angles of the bottle or label at speeds to 100 bottles/min.WorkforceEasing the Path to a Connected WorkforceIn an effort to extend overall operational visibility to plant floor workers, the Aveva Teamwork platform promises to provide knowledge sharing, digital training, and streamlined communication capabilities.RoboticsTechnology Matters: New Servo Drive, Robots, and Flexible Feeder SystemHighlights of several new automation technologies showcased at PACK EXPO Connects, including Lenze's new i950 servo drive, Omron's HD-1500 autonomous mobile robot & FH 3D vision sensor, and Epson Robots' IntelliFlex flexible feeder and C12XL 6-axis robot.IIoTManufacturing Innovation – Who Do The Little Guys Turn To?Learn how organizations like the National Institute of Standards and Technology and Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center are working to close the manufacturing innovation gap which impacts many small to mid-sized manufacturing companies.HomeRemote Access Technologies Help Keep Food Sanitation Workers SafeCloud services, augmented and virtual reality, and videoconferencing applications are among the latest tools that suppliers are using to keep food and beverage workers safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.IIoTImproving Process Accessibility with Wireless MeteringEmerson’s 5700 Coriolis transmitter features Wi-Fi connectivity, but can also be delivered without Wi-Fi for applications in which such connectivity brings undesirable risk.
