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Automated Energy Efficiency

With downtime and OEE programs largely automated, manufacturers are turning their attention to energy efficiency as the next benchmark for optimization.
The app combines connectivity, cameras, sensors, 3D modeling and augmented reality overlays.

Volvo Group Develops Augmented Reality App

The app, built using PTC’s CAD and augmented reality technologies, is directed at first responders to help guide them in rescue operations.
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Advantech and Altizon Develop Digital Transformation Partnership

Advantech and Altizon launch an integrated hardware and software offering designed to simplify and speed up the modernization of factory operations.
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Smarter Automation Is Accelerating Digital Transformation

Data is everything in today’s manufacturing environment. But capturing data that can guide critical decisions about production, labor and machine maintenance can be a challenge...
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Schneider Electric Emphasizes Sustainable, Digital Industrial Transformation

With Hannover Messe as its showcase, Schneider Electric unveiled several new products and services aimed at helping industrial companies manage energy use and meet net-zero commitments...
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HMI & SCADA Amid the Digital Transformation

This edition of our research series gauging insights from end users and system integrators explores two key technologies at the intersection between humans and machines: human...
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GAF Shares its Digital Transformation Lessons

The successful and ongoing process of creating GAF’s Factory of the Future involves creation of a specific plan for technology selection and deployment based around a digital ...
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3D Mapping for Augmented Reality

The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance has published a report that reviews 3D mapping technologies and explains how to choose a 3D scanner for specific applications.

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Machine Vision Software

Version 5.5 of MVTec Merlic is a no-code software for users who have little or no experience in machine vision. This software makes it possible to create complete machine vision...
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Robot-Based Press Automation

ABB's IRB 760PT offers 25% faster cycle times and is capable of handling loads up to 450 kg.
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Mobile Robot Moves Payloads Up to 250 kg

Omron’s LD-250 can be used to transport large automobile components such as transmission blocks and voluminous packaging materials—things that would traditionally be moved by ...
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AutomationDirect Adds Schmersal IP69K Rated Joysticks

AutomationDirect is a distributor offering thousands of industrial automation products for electrical control systems, including PLCs, operator interfaces, AC drives, motors, ...

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ABB Showcases Its ASTI Mobile Robotics

At Modex 2022, ABB demonstrated the autonomous mobile robot capabilities of the ASTI Mobile Robotics Group, acquired by ABB in 2021.
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The Artificial Intelligence Explosion in Industrial Automation

Take Five Video: From supply chain and workforce training to automated quality inspections, artificial intelligence capabilities are being added to automation technologies—changing...
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Industrial Wearable Uses and Applications

Industrial 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...
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Cybersecurity Concerns Grow in Post-COVID Era

As industrial networks migrate to the cloud, cybersecurity threats in the manufacturing sector are increasing in tow. Watch this Take Five video to find out what industries are...