Automation World covers news and trends around industrial automation software and hardware for professionals in the discrete and batch/hybrid manufacturing industries.
Learn how Vivet Technology uses Siemens Simatic WinCC Unified System and Totally Integrated Automation portal technology in its patented Repeating Layer Process (RLP) technology that uses parallel processing to eliminate bottlenecks, reduce costs and increase throughput on traditional assembly lines.
New research from IFS indicates that as many as 67% of food and beverage manufacturers are considered digital laggards when it comes to addressing cyber threats. Learn how a combination...
As technology demands intensify across manufacturing sectors, the industry is experiencing a fundamental shift away from proprietary silos and vendor lock-in toward open, flexible...
Legacy control systems can’t keep up with current manufacturing demands. However, scalable, AI-enabled platforms with flexible licensing and deployment options are reshaping operational...
PLC programming is evolving with AI-assisted coding, low-code platforms and IT-OT convergence. Industry experts from Emerson and Siemens share insights on how this change impacts...
The use of artificial intelligence for batch monitoring and digital twin development are redefining process control — enabling real-time deviation detection, predictive adjustments...
While flexible manufacturing systems can switch between product types, adaptive production creates intelligent operations to address issues ranging from equipment behavior to ...
From collaborative robots, embedded computing, controllers, linear guides and panel PCs to Time-Sensitive Networking switches, Taiwan Excellence award winners showcased a range...
The Quint High-powered (HP) AC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) adds a higher energy output level and panel-mount package to Phoenix Contact’s Quint AC UPS technology....
The new SA1N series of space-saving subminiature photoelectric sensors is available in a barrel-mount fiber-type diffuse-reflective infrared LED style, secured with M6 nuts through...
The Catan C1 EN controller is designed for building and room automation. The compact REG housing has an overall width of 6 HP to fit in all electrical distributors. The flexible...
Learn how PLZ is digitally transforming its brownfield facilities with its digital transformation strategy around improving safety and product quality, increasing productivity...
Güdel’s Matt Berch explains 7th axis robot applications and how the air bearings in the TMF-4-B work. Learn more about Güdel's new CoboMover and the TMF-4-B. Chapters...
The $499 Olis app is designed to transforming smartphones into automation cell gateways, enabling remote robot control, live video monitoring and diagnostics without additional...
Learn about the growing interest in the use of Bluetooth for industrial communication, with around 7% of industrial companies currently reporting use of it: https://www.automationw...
