HomeGary Mintchell Issue PreviewWatch this short video on what's coming in the January 2012 issue of Automation World.Nov 21st, 2011Business IntelligenceDemystifying Standards Development and the Benefits of InvolvementTo help guide technology suppliers and end users in how best to engage with and influence the standards development community, the Industrial Internet Consortium has released a whitepaper that explores standard-making history, terminology, and strategy.AnalyticsGoogle and Litmus Expand Edge-to-Cloud PartnershipThis new partnership agreement centers on the integration of the Litmus industrial edge computing platform into Google Cloud’s smart factory suite.ControlThe First Commercial Open Industrial Control System Rolls OutThe Coalition of Open Process Automation unveils COPA QuickStart for open process automation.CybersecurityDevice-Level Security for Legacy EquipmentRockwell Automation’s new CIP security proxy device allows older systems and equipment to use digital certificates and encrypted communication for enhanced cybersecurity at the device level.CommunicationIO-Link Gets North American Support CommunityAn agreement between PI North America and the IO-Link Community will educate the North American market about the IO-Link technology through seminars, workshops, technical training, trade fairs, and managing related product test and certifications.SponsoredLow cost, compact DIN rail AC-DC power suppliesThe XP Power DRC series compact DIN rail AC-DC power supplies designed for low cost applications in industrial & control electronics.Business IntelligenceIndustrial Marketing in the 4.0 EraAs Industry 4.0 continues to transform every branch of the manufacturing industry, marketing is no exception. Learn how implementing automation into your marketing approach can increase customer success.Take5Network Requirements for Industry 4.0 InitiativesIn order to be effective for digital transformation initiatives, an industrial network must provide ample interoperability, bandwidth, and determinism. Watch this Take Five video to learn more.COVID-19Smart Manufacturing in a PandemicCOVID-19 put every manufacturer to the test. Massive fluctuations in supply and demand drove the need for immediate adaptation and improvement, increased customer support, and the use of remote or cloud-based solutions.AnalyticsEdge Computing and Containerization Bring Cloud Capabilities OnsiteEmerson’s PACEdge industrial edge computing platform allows end-users to containerize cloud-native applications to test them in a pilot environment and scale up as needed.WorkforceHow Automation is Helping Industry Adapt to Today’s Workforce RealityThough it represents one of the greater job skill challenges for new entrants, technology is increasingly viewed as a key attractor for the next-generation industrial workforce.SponsoredLow cost, compact DIN rail AC-DC power suppliesThe XP Power DRC series compact DIN rail AC-DC power supplies designed for low cost applications in industrial & control electronics.CommunicationFieldbus in the Industrial Ethernet AgeWith Ethernet having become the preferred industrial network type, do fieldbus networks still play a role? The answer depends on the application, even though Ethernet is clearly winning out.CommunicationIndustrial Ethernet Advances Broaden the Network’s Value Across IndustriesRecent innovations in industrial Ethernet’s physical layer—Single Pair Ethernet and Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer—are being heralded as game-changers for their ability to extend Ethernet cabling lengths and address hazardous environment concerns.Supply Chain ManagementRockwell Automation Has Its Sights Set On the CloudThe industrial automation supplier’s recent acquisitions of Plex and Fiix expand its supply chain and operations management vision.IIoTThree Scale-Up Pitfalls for Early-Stage CompaniesA manufacturing scale-up project varies greatly depending on the development phase your company occupies. It's essential for early-stage companies to understand common issues that arise when first involving a system integrator and how to solve them.Take5Why Remote Access is Popular in Continuous ProcessingFind out in this Take Five video why the use of remote access tends to be higher in the processing industries than in discrete manufacturing and where processing companies tend to use the technology most.AnalyticsHidden Opportunities in the Order-to-Cash ProcessThe order-to-cash process is thought of as an accounting process, but it involves most elements of a manufacturing organization. Discover how to improve your business outcomes by evaluating each step in its procedure.WorkforceAutonomous Mobile Robots and Wearables Come Together to Boost Warehouse ProductivityA new partnership between inVia Robotics and Rufus Labs aims to combine mobile robots, wearables, and intelligent analytics to improve human-machine collaboration and maximize labor efficiency.Plant MaintenanceColgate-Palmolive Focuses on Machine Health to Improve Supply Chain OperationsThe COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the connection between production operations and the supply chain. In response, Colgate-Palmolive is connecting asset health and the supply chain to free up capital for strategic growth.
