HomeTEST - Stratasys WebinarXerox webinar recordingAug 13th, 2015ControlOpto 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.WorkforceMES/MOM Certification Benefits EveryoneRockwell Automation's Global Technical Lead for MES recently got his MOM certification from MESA. Find out why he says this program is worthwhile for system integrators, MES vendors, and end users.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 reliabilityPlant MaintenanceAmazon’s Cloud-Based Machine Learning for Predictive MaintenanceThe new Lookout for Equipment service from Amazon Web Services analyzes machine data in the cloud to predict machine failures.IIoTGoogle Cloud Targets the Manufacturing Industries with SiemensSiemens is integrating Google Cloud’s data cloud and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies with Siemens’ Industrial Edge platform.MotionThe Rise of Flexible Feeding System TechnologyWhy flexible feeding systems, which incorporate robotics, vision, and motion technologies are beginning to replace the vibratory bowl feeders that have long been used sort small parts for assembly and packaging.AnalyticsLeverage Your Existing OT System As You Create Your Digital Transformation RoadmapMalisko Engineering's director of operations provides a guide to understanding your company's essential stepping stones to digital transformation and how to utilize the automation technologies already implemented in your operations.Take5Industrial Wearable Uses and ApplicationsIndustrial wearables, such as augmented reality headsets, are a growing presence in industrial operations of various sorts. Watch this Take Five with Automation World video to find out more.ControlEvonik Uses Modular Process Control for Greater CustomizabilitySiemens’ Simatic PCS Neo process control system is helping chemical manufacturer Evonik make its production model more flexible.ControlCan MES Replace SCADA?A look at the overlaps and differences between SCADA and MES technologies and how their functions can be combined, with an example of a manufacturer that has done it.Robotics5G Expands Autonomous Mobile Robot CapabilitiesAt TCL’s plant in Huizhou, China, improved 5G wireless connectivity enabled the company to add dozens of ForwardX autonomous mobile robots to improve production operations.
