HomeEaton | The Automation Conference 2012A look at the Eaton products on display at The Automation Conference 2012.Aug 1st, 2012IIoTIntel Targets Digital Transformation with New ProcessorsHighlighting the promise of the Industrial Internet of Things and Time-Sensitive Networking, Intel releases multiple new processors delivering artificial intelligence, security, functional safety, and real-time communication capabilities.Food safetyMore Rules and Realizations in the Era of Smarter FoodThe FDA’s latest proposed rule establishes additional food traceability requirements, indicative of an impending shift in the global supply chain.RoboticsCobots and the Rise of Lean IntegratorsNew technologies are known for changing how we do things as a society or industry. The increasing popularity of collaborative robots appears to be changing how system integrators are structuredIIoTAccessing the Far Regions of AutomationAs more organizations invest in remote access capabilities, providing information technology support can come with a few issues when it comes to troubleshooting and connectivity.HomeWhat’s Keeping CPGs from Remote Access?Planning to expand remote access technology use in response to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic is one thing; overcoming the long-standing barriers of resistance to this technology is another.CommunicationWhat is Industrial Single Pair EthernetIn this episode of the “Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered” podcast series, we connect with McKenzie Reed of Harting to learn about one of the more recent advances in industrial communications technology—Single Pair Ethernet (SPE).HomeTrends in Adoption of Remote AccessIn a just-released report from PMMI Business Intelligence, 29% of CPG respondents said they do not allow any remote access in their facilities.Business IntelligenceManufacturing and New Automation Technologies - What is Around the Bend?Predictive analytics, digital twinning, and augmented and virtual reality technologies are all finding uses in manufacturing operations – from line installation and maintenance to process training.IIoTGuidance on Industrial Blockchain UseThe Industrial Internet Consortium releases a white paper that provides direction on the use of blockchain applications for Industrial Internet of Things applications.ControlStratus Technologies Updates ztC EdgeAn upgrade of the ztC Edge Portfolio addresses deployment simplification, as well as security, manageability, and performance enhancements.IIoTTechnology Matters: IIoT Missteps, Cybersecurity Readiness, and Volkswagen's Industrial CloudAutomation World explores a new report that outlines key steps around the Industrial Internet of Things many manufacturers overlook, how to assess your cybersecurity readiness, and why Volkswagen created an automation app store for its plants.SponsoredDiscover the Secrets of a Successful Automation ProjectLearn about planning and project management, building your machine or automated system, and technologies to improve manufacturing outcomes. Automation World’s free resource features 150 pages on managing automation projects from start to finish.COVID-19Technological Transitions During a PandemicAs companies continue to operate while adhering to social distancing regulations and implementing contact tracing due to the global pandemic, the adoption of virtualization and mobility technology has accelerated.Business 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.
