HomeGary Mintchell Issue PreviewWatch this short video on what's coming in the January 2012 issue of Automation World.Nov 21st, 2011Business 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.HomeMoving Automation Up the LineAccording to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence, OEMs and suppliers should assist manufacturers to identify new automation projects that lie outside the traditional end-of-line packaging and palletizing.CybersecuritySecuring Your On-Premise or Cloud Industry 4.0 SystemsWith the amount of data that moves throughout an Industry 4.0-enabled manufacturing environment, choosing the best tool to secure your on-premise or cloud systems can be a challenge.CybersecurityAssessing Your Cybersecurity ReadinessWith COVID-19 increasing the need for remote connections to your network, the need for solid cybersecurity protections becomes ever more important.IIoTOrganizations Join Forces to Address Digital Transformation Challenges for Oil and GasTo address the digital transformation challenges oil and gas companies have historically faced, Doris Group, Schneider Electric, and Aveva have partnered to create digital twin technology to help face these challenges.Plant MaintenanceSimulation Environments: Worth the Investment?Establishing a simulation environment in a facility can have many benefits when it comes to testing, risk management, downtime, and even troubleshooting. But deciding if the investment is worth it depends on the facility itself.
