HomePro-face | The Automation Conference 2012A look at the Pro-face products on display at The Automation Conference 2012.Aug 1st, 2012RoboticsThe Machine-To-Machine MarketplaceThe convergence of technologies—especially Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and blockchain—is setting the stage for a new “machine economy” where self-sufficient systems autonomously execute transactions.CommunicationIs Fieldbus Technology Still Effective?Learn about the combined use of fieldbus and Ethernet industrial networking technologies, even as Ethernet increasingly becomes the plant floor network of choice, in this discussion with Duane Grob of system integration company Avanceon.IIoTA Journey to the CloudWhile now much more common, the movement of applications to the cloud has been an industry interest for many years. Learn more in this reflection of regulated industry’s adoption of the cloud.Business IntelligenceFour Ways Industrial Companies Can Accelerate the Digital JourneyExpectations for engaging B2B customers digitally have never been higher. Given this trend, industrial companies need to expand their digital sales capabilities now. Here are some thoughts on how to build momentum.HomeIt’s Time to Step-Up Machine SafetyOEMs understand the need to comply with machine safety standards, but new requirements may necessitate bringing in a third party to help mitigate risk.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.Take5How Virtualization is Changing AutomationWatch this Take Five video to learn how hypervisor technology is enabling the creation of virtual machines to reduce computing resources on equipment and manufacturing systems.IIoTUsing SCADA to Monitor Jungle Field SitesPluspetrol replaced its aging SCADA systems with Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform to track multiple geographically dispersed sites in the Ecuadorian jungle.Plant MaintenanceReinventing Remote ManagementAdtance adds a new twist to remote service with Fieldstreaming, which can connect multiple cameras—from smartphones to drones—providing a live view of machines and the plant floor.SensorsHow Smart Cameras Help Solve Some of Manufacturing’s Biggest IssuesArtificial intelligence-enabled smart cameras can be used to improve safety, quality, and operator efficiency.3D Printing / Additive ManufacturingHow Advances in Artificial Intelligence and 3D Printing Are Changing ManufacturingAdditive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are disrupting every industry—most notably manufacturing and aerospace and defense industries.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.HomeMWC’s Robot Configurations Provide FlexibilityRobotics come into play in the cheesemaker's palletizing operations. But for the most part, that level of complexity isn't needed in a facility producing such consistent product types and sizes. What's needed more is simplified automation.MotionCable Design Considerations for Dynamic ApplicationsAnswers to questions about the types of industrial cables used in a variety of automation applications.IIoTSimulation Platform for IoT Network TestingHiveMQ’s Swarm complements it existing MQTT platform by allowing end-users to run simulated tests of large scale IoT networks prior to commissioning.IIoTHiveMQCybersecurityBridging the IT-OT Gap Is the First Step to Combating Cybersecurity ThreatsCybersecurity should be at the forefront of every manufacturer's mind. The key element to this journey starts with uniting the disparate and independent departments of IT and OT.Take5Supply Chain Technology for a Changing WorldIn the wake of unprecedented supply chain disruption, a new suite of intelligence software products is helping companies to navigate. Watch this Take Five video to learn more.HomeCheesemaker Harvests the Data Cream of the CropThe MWC cheese and whey facility, ProFood World's 2021 Manufacturing Innovation Award winner, continues to layer on SCADA functionality to get more information from the data it gathers.IIoTWhy Remote Access is More Widely Used in the Process IndustriesFrom dealing with core operating factors such as the hazardous and remote location of many assets to new consolidation and outsourcing trends, the process industries are leading the way with remote monitoring technology use.
