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digital transformation of manufacturing
It’s not just about tech upgrades; it's about competitive advantage. Companies embracing holistic digital change see 50%+ productivity gains, improved talent retention and stronger resilience amid global challenges.
holy trinity of smart manufacturing
Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have long been the backbone of smart manufacturing by orchestrating production workflows through predefined logic and configurations. But...
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intralogistics in manufacturing
The impact of supply chain disruptions over the past few years has changed the manufacturing calculus. This interview with representatives from Plex by Rockwell Automation explain...
The robotic palletizing system developed by Doig
By automating robot setup and programming, complete robotic applications for palletizing can be deployed in less than two hours, helping to make robotic automation more accessible...
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manufacturing assembly lines
Learn how Vivet Technology uses Siemens Simatic WinCC Unified System and Totally Integrated Automation portal technology in its patented Repeating Layer Process (RLP) technology...
Danny Smith, Sage Group
Lessons from the energy industry show manufacturers of all types why true visibility means more than having access to data; it means turning that data into timely, trustworthy...
Sonair's ADAR tech on an AMR
LiDAR has long guided AMRs, but a new 3D ultrasonic tech known as ADAR is poised to redefine robot safety and perception.
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Manufacturing engineer using apps on smartphone
Industrial automation technology has been evolving from closed systems to smartphone-like app platforms, enabling remote monitoring, predictive maintenance and scalable operations...

Products

Planet Technology's TSN-6325-8T4S4X industrial-grade Layer 3 Time-Sensitive Networking managed Ethernet switch
From collaborative robots, embedded computing, controllers, linear guides and panel PCs to Time-Sensitive Networking switches, Taiwan Excellence award winners showcased a range...
Phoenix Contact's Quint AC Uninterruptible Power Supply
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....
SA1N series of space-saving subminiature photoelectric sensors
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...
Phoenix Contact Catan C1 EN controller
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...

Videos

PLZ Digital Transformation Short
Learn how PLZ is digitally transforming its brownfield facilities with its digital transformation strategy around improving safety and product quality, increasing productivity...
Güdel Air Bearing 7th Axis
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...
Fredrik Ryden of Olis Robotics at Automate 2025
The $499 Olis app is designed to transforming smartphones into automation cell gateways, enabling remote robot control, live video monitoring and diagnostics without additional...
industrial Bluetooth short
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...

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