HomeBeckhoff | The Automation Conference 2012A look at the Beckhoff products on display at The Automation Conference 2012.Aug 1st, 2012HomeCasa Sauza Automates Tequila Production in Mexico with Industry 4.0Implementation of Industry 4.0 in this tequila producer’s plants has consolidated automated and efficient production environments. Through this incursion, Casa Sauza has become a benchmark in automation for the tequila industry in Mexico.ControlKrispy Kreme’s Drive RetrofitThe world-famous doughnut maker is upgrading its Siemens drives to optimize production, save costs, improve worker safety, and enable remote monitoring of equipment.IIoTImproving Human-Machine Interaction with Spatial ComputingThe Digital Twin Consortium and AREA are working together to accelerate use cases for spatial computing—technologies that integrate digital twins and augmented reality to facilitate more dynamic interactions between workers and machines.MotionMotion Control Brings Injection Molding Quality to Additive ManufacturingWith the help of B&R’s automation technology, Evolve’s selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process produces product 10 times faster than 3D printing while delivering assembly quality materials.WorkforceSolving the Industrial Skills GapWhile the skills gap facing industry has been well publicized, overcoming the challenges it presents requires a targeted approach that considers the nuances of the problem.DesignA Solid Foundation for DesignOften, limitations in time, staff, and resources lead companies to skip the design phase when pursuing automation projects. However, doing so can be extremely detrimental.IIoTIs Internet of Things Control via SCADA Too Risky?Ben Manlongat of system integrator Outbound Technologies explains the risks of remotely accessing SCADA data—even if it's 'read only'—and how to secure this critical automation system component.Take FiveERP’s Growing Importance to Production OperationsHow manufacturers are leveraging the connection between ERP and plant floor systems to improve production operations.ControlTwinCAT3 Adds Virtualization, OPC UA Pub/Sub FunctionalityWith its new TF6105 function, TwinCAT 3 supports OPC Unified Architecture pub/sub communication methodologies. TwinCAT/BSD Hypervisor allows for the simultaneous execution of virtual machines and TwinCAT real-time applications on an industrial PC.RoboticsJohn Deere Debuts Autonomous Tractor: “One Giant Robot”The 8R tractor is a step towards solving labor and productivity challenges, but the move to autonomous farming is a five-stage journey.IIoTDemand-Driven Smart ManufacturingThe new MESA International Smart Manufacturing Model provides the answers the industry is seeking on production agility, resource effectiveness, and quality control.WorkforceEducational Partnerships Expand Across IndustryUniversal Robots, Bosch, Danfoss, and Festo have all launched new partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions in the interest of bridging the automation skills gap.ControlEmerson Announces New Edge Technology PortfolioBy combining its Movicon.NExT, WebHMI, Connext OPC UA server, and PACEdge platform, Emerson focuses on helping users approach digital transformation one step at a time.Business IntelligenceRethinking Manufacturing Investments for a Learning EconomyDiscover how investing in companies where intangible capital is the key to building long-term value.WorkforceWhat Happens When The Agile Culture Becomes a Trend?While the Agile framework has much to offer, if not correctly implemented it could result in lost value.Take FiveReal-Time, Voice Programming for Robotic ApplicationsComau's MI.RA/Dexter software allows end users to program robots in real-time using simple verbal commands, such as “look,” “touch,” and “execute.”CommunicationHow Single Pair Ethernet Brings Ethernet to the EdgeDesigned to provide communication, power and extended distance cable runs, Single Pair Ethernet is poised to digitally connect analog devices, simple I/O, and sensors to industrial control networks.HomeLinear Servo Track System Allows Production-on-Demand for Liquid FillingWith the help of a track system from B&R, this Polish OEM is building machines that make it practical for liquid products CPGs, like cosmetics or pharma companies, to plan for short and specialized product runs.CommunicationTrademark Plastics Adapts to Market Changes with ERPTrademark Plastics Inc. connects all its production equipment data into its DelmiaWorks enterprise resources planning software to align orders, production, and quality management.HomeERP System Helps Startup TMRW Foods Grow in the Right DirectionIcicle Technologies’ enterprise resource planning system is helping the plant-based protein producer make sure it has the data it needs—for traceability, HACCP, costing, and more—to optimize its growth.
