Automation World covers news and trends around industrial automation software and hardware for professionals in the discrete and batch/hybrid manufacturing industries.
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Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have long been the backbone of smart manufacturing by orchestrating production workflows through predefined logic and configurations. But...
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...
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...
Learn how Vivet Technology uses Siemens Simatic WinCC Unified System and Totally Integrated Automation portal technology in its patented Repeating Layer Process (RLP) technology...
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...
Industrial automation technology has been evolving from closed systems to smartphone-like app platforms, enabling remote monitoring, predictive maintenance and scalable operations...
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...