HomeGary Mintchell Issue PreviewWatch this short video on what's coming in the January 2012 issue of Automation World.Nov 21st, 2011Supply Chain ManagementAnalytics Software Predicts Product QualityThrough its integration with SAP’s S/4HANA and Digital Manufacturing Cloud, Software AG’s TrendMiner software now enables manufacturers to offer supply chain partners greater visibility into quality metrics.CybersecurityIndustrial Cybersecurity Lessons from the Colonial Pipeline BreachAs cyber-attacks on industry continue to increase, there’s plenty to learn about avoiding and mitigating the effects of a breach. Experts from cybersecurity providers Verve Industrial and Keyfactor offer their insights.HomeAttract and Retain a Quality Workforce, Insights with Gardner Carrick at PMMI’s ELCNAM and MI programs and research bring information into labor outreach efforts and retention of a diverse, quality workforce.ControlIs Combining SCADA and MES a Good Idea?System consolidation offers a number of cost and complexity reduction benefits. But when it comes to mission critical systems, do the benefits outweigh the risks? A system integrator who’s worked with manufacturers who have done this offer his insights.Supply Chain ManagementSecuring Cannabis Across the Supply ChainApplied DNA Sciences and and TruTrace Technologies team up to tag, test, and track cannabis products from seed to sale.SponsoredIndustrialNet™ M12 Cat 5e and Cat 6A Overmolded CordsetsPanduit’s M12 A-coded, X-coded, and D-coded cordsets are rated for ten million flex cycles, providing durability and reliabilityBusiness IntelligenceAutomation Investment Expectations for the Batch Manufacturing IndustriesIn this second installment in our series covering automation investment expectations for 2021, suppliers highlight ongoing pandemic, supply chain, and labor issues driving near-term interest in specific technologies.ControlMoving Control System Maintenance to a Proactive StrategyIn this episode of the 'Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered' podcast series, we connect with Bart Winters of Honeywell Process Solutions to learn about shifting your industrial control systems from a reactive to a proactive maintenance strategy.ControlA Proactive Strategy for Control System MaintenanceWhy proactive control system maintenance covering I/O health and performance, HMI/SCADA, and controllers is critical to avoiding unplanned downtime and providing line of sight into issues that need to be addressed.Take5Industrial Cloud BenefitsAs remote access and machine learning boom, cloud computing offers manufacturers a plethora of potential benefits. Watch this 'Take Five with Automation World' video to learn more.ControlOpto 22’s Edge Controller and I/O Feature Ignition OnboardExtending their Ignition Onboard partnership, Opto 22 now offers versions of groov EPIC and groov RIO with Inductive Automation’s Ignition 8 built in.CommunicationOpen Integration Network Eases Interoperability ChallengesRotork’s recent entry into Endress+Hauser’s Open Integration partner program highlights the growing trends of greater industry collaboration and open standards.IIoTCESMII and Plattform Industrie 4.0 Announce CollaborationWith a focus on technology standards, the two groups explained the development of their international agreement at the 2021 virtual Hannover Messe eventRoboticsArtificial Intelligence for Mobile Robot Fleet ManagementAs the deployment of large fleets of autonomous mobile robots becomes more common, coordination and interoperability are becoming challenges. However, artificial intelligence may be the solution.HomeLeading Food Companies to Receive Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards at PACK EXPO Las VegasProFood World is set to honor Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, B&G Foods, Liffey Meats, and Graphic Packaging International for outstanding sustainability achievements.IIoTUniversal I/O: Just in Time for the Digital TransformationA standardized version of I/O provides users and machine builders with the opportunity to scale systems quickly, but traditional I/O still holds an important role.IIoTAutonomous and Remote Ops Trend Up as COVID-19 Changes the LandscapeAccording to LNS Research, approximately 50% of industrial leaders have an autonomous plant initiative formalized. However, transformation comes with challenges and hurdles. Learn what considerations you should take moving forward.IIoTJohn Deere and Audi Apply Intel’s AI TechnologyArtificial intelligence is changing how welding quality inspections are handled—from inspecting specifics such as porosity to providing alerts about faulty welds as they happen.IIoTWhy IIoT Demand Continues to GrowWhether it's the need to scale up or down, re-strategize production, or re-deploy employees, Industrial Internet of Things technology has been essential in making these transformations possible.Take5The Artificial Intelligence Explosion in Industrial AutomationTake Five Video: From supply chain and workforce training to automated quality inspections, artificial intelligence capabilities are being added to automation technologies—changing how users interact with hardware devices and software applications.
