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    • April 2021

    Renown for editorial excellence, Automation World covers the entire spectrum of industrial automation technologies, software and devices. AW reports on developments in discrete manufacturing, batch/hybrid processing and continuous process operations.
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    Plant Maintenance

    Reinventing Remote Management

    Stephanie Neil
    June 11, 2021
    Adtance adds a new twist to remote service with Fieldstreaming, which can connect multiple cameras—from smartphones to drones—providing a live view of machines and the plant floor...
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    Networks

    L-com Debuts 18 New Passive Fiber Optic Splitters/Combiners

    L-com, an INFINITE brand
    April 18, 2021
    A new line of passive fiber optic splitters and combiners designed to work in various passive optical network (PON) and gigabit passive optical network (GPON) applications has...
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    Data

    Saelig Oscilloscopes

    Saelig
    April 17, 2021
    The PicoScope two-channel 9402 Sampler-Extended Real-Time Oscilloscope (SXRTO) series features two models—the 9402-05, which has a 5 GHz bandwidth, and the 9402-16, which has ...
    Precise laser micro-machining is particularly in demand in medical, microelectronics, and component manufacturing in the automotive industry. The AGV3D laser scanner is optimally designed for this, but is also used in additive processes.
    Motion

    Direct-Operated Dynamics in Three Axes

    Aerotech Inc.
    April 15, 2021
    The AGV3D is a new 3D beam deflection system for laser micro-machining.

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    ADVANCED Motion Controls® Introduces 45 Amp Continuous FlexPro® Servo Drives

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    April 14, 2021
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    Protective Camera Enclosure for Intel® RealSense™ D455

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    April 13, 2021
    The Chameleon XS enclosure series for the Intel RealSense Depth Camera family has recently been expanded with the addition of a new enclosure for the D455 camera.
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    IIoT

    How Intelligence is Powering Supply Chain’s Next Wave

    Lauren Gibbons Paul
    April 9, 2021
    Artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies are behind a host of emerging applications, especially for manufacturing demand planning and warehouse applications.
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    Cybersecurity

    Why the Age of IIoT Demands a New Security Paradigm

    Beth Stackpole, contributing writer
    April 5, 2021
    As manufacturers modernize for data-driven business, industrial automation has become a target for cyber attacks. Here’s how companies should assess and plan for a new cybersecurity...
    Brian R. May, Managing Director, Industrial North America, Accenture
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    How Can Industrials Build for an Intelligence-Led Future?

    Brian R. May
    April 2, 2021
    Accenture posits the majority of industrial companies could accelerate their IIoT transformation. Discover their tips for getting more value from your data, crossing the talent...
    Dick Slansky, Senior Analyst, ARC Advisory Group
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    The Electrification of Transportation and Mobility

    Dick Slansky
    March 31, 2021
    Electric vehicles are expanding beyond the personal market into trucks, buses, and other forms of mobility. Discover the technological and design challenges that come with transforming...
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    IoT Platform Partnerships Continue to Gain Traction

    David Miller
    March 9, 2021
    Fujitsu becomes a system integrator for PTC’s ThingWorx and Vuforia platforms to ease adoption and scaling of Internet of Things capabilities.
    General purpose inverter duty rated motors from Siemens.
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    Motor Selection Insights

    David Greenfield
    March 9, 2021
    A look at the factors that come into play when deciding between general purpose and inverter duty-rated motors for industrial applications.
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    IIoT

    Advantech and the Artificial Intelligence of Things

    David Miller
    March 5, 2021
    With more sophisticated computing, faster networking, and large-scale cloud-storage becoming readily available, Advantech sees artificial intelligence delivered to the edge as...
    An Open Process Automation testbed was launched in 2020 at ExxonMobil’s The Woodlands, Texas, facility. Working with Yokogawa as the systems integrator, the testbed contains hardware and software products from a variety of suppliers and is currently confirming readiness for components and standards to support the system design for a field trial in 2021.
    Plant Maintenance

    How COVID-19 Pushed ExxonMobil’s Automation Technology Limits

    David Greenfield
    March 4, 2021
    From remote access and robotics to artificial intelligence-driven operator assistants, ExxonMobil is using industry’s operational realties during the pandemic to drive the development...
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    Safety

    Mobile Robot Safety Standard Published

    David Miller
    Feb. 25, 2021
    R15.08 Part One is the first type-C standard for mobile robots from the Robotics Industry Association; it is expected to reduce costs as well as lower risk and liability for end...
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    Business Intelligence

    An Investment Firm’s View of Industrial Automation Spending Trends

    David Greenfield
    Feb. 23, 2021
    In a session at this year’s virtual ARC Forum, Andrew Obin of Bank of America offered insights into current and expected software and hardware spending in manufacturing, with ...
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    Cybersecurity

    Work on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Standards Begins

    David Miller
    Feb. 12, 2021
    Hoping to clear the path for the development of AI and machine learning standards, the Securing Artificial Intelligence Industry Specification Group has released a report highlighting...
    Eric Reisz, Lead Engineer, Panacea Technologies
    Analytics

    Discussing the Data Layer in Regulated Environments

    Eric Reisz
    Feb. 1, 2021
    By developing a data layer, companies can utilize their manufacturing data beyond only compliance. Discover the key principles and steps needed to put your company's data back...