July 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.
SPE uses a single twisted pair of wires, as opposed to the two or three used in other forms of industrial ethernet.
SPE uses a single twisted pair of wires, as opposed to the two or three used in other forms of industrial ethernet.
SPE uses a single twisted pair of wires, as opposed to the two or three used in other forms of industrial ethernet.
SPE uses a single twisted pair of wires, as opposed to the two or three used in other forms of industrial ethernet.
SPE uses a single twisted pair of wires, as opposed to the two or three used in other forms of industrial ethernet.
Communication

Industrial Ethernet Advances Broaden the Network’s Value Across Industries

July 13, 2021
Recent innovations in industrial Ethernet’s physical layer—Single Pair Ethernet and Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer—are being heralded as game-changers for their ability to extend...
Larry White, CMA, CFM, CPA, CGFM, Executive Director of the Resource Consumption Accounting Institute.
Larry White, CMA, CFM, CPA, CGFM, Executive Director of the Resource Consumption Accounting Institute.
Larry White, CMA, CFM, CPA, CGFM, Executive Director of the Resource Consumption Accounting Institute.
Larry White, CMA, CFM, CPA, CGFM, Executive Director of the Resource Consumption Accounting Institute.
Larry White, CMA, CFM, CPA, CGFM, Executive Director of the Resource Consumption Accounting Institute.
Analytics

Hidden Opportunities in the Order-to-Cash Process

July 11, 2021
The order-to-cash process is thought of as an accounting process, but it involves most elements of a manufacturing organization. Discover how to improve your business outcomes...
M3 Sm15 Mobile Computer
M3 Sm15 Mobile Computer
M3 Sm15 Mobile Computer
M3 Sm15 Mobile Computer
M3 Sm15 Mobile Computer
Control

Mobile Computer M3 SM15 for IoT Mobile Device Management

July 8, 2021
The M3 mobile computer is a compact RFID handheld computer for Internet of Things applications.
Modern advanced analytics applications empower engineers to directly interact with data of interest to create insights quickly enough to optimize production outcomes. Source: Seeq
Modern advanced analytics applications empower engineers to directly interact with data of interest to create insights quickly enough to optimize production outcomes. Source: Seeq
Modern advanced analytics applications empower engineers to directly interact with data of interest to create insights quickly enough to optimize production outcomes. Source: Seeq
Modern advanced analytics applications empower engineers to directly interact with data of interest to create insights quickly enough to optimize production outcomes. Source: Seeq
Modern advanced analytics applications empower engineers to directly interact with data of interest to create insights quickly enough to optimize production outcomes. Source: Seeq
Analytics

Analytics Overload: Why You’re Confused

July 8, 2021
And if you aren’t confused, you aren’t paying attention!

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U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter craft. Source: GE Aviation
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter craft. Source: GE Aviation
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter craft. Source: GE Aviation
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter craft. Source: GE Aviation
U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter craft. Source: GE Aviation
IIoT

U.S. Air Force Looks to Fly with 3D Printed Parts

July 6, 2021
Metal additive manufacturing is being applied to the production of oil lubrication system parts for the GE F110 engine, which powers the Air Force’s F-16 jet fighter.
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IIoT

Simulation Platform for IoT Network Testing

June 7, 2021
HiveMQ’s Swarm complements it existing MQTT platform by allowing end-users to run simulated tests of large scale IoT networks prior to commissioning.
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IIoT

Creating the Digital Thread to Connect OEMs and End Users

May 26, 2021
Siemens and SAP expand their partnership to connect plant floor operations, remote condition monitoring conducted by OEMs, and product development via digital twins to facilitate...
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Communication

New Tool for Troubleshooting Industrial Ethernet

May 20, 2021
Fluke Networks’ LinkIQ locates source of industrial ethernet network, cable, and connection failures.
Hans Beckhoff, managing director and founder of Beckhoff Automation (left), and Kevin Barker, president of Beckhoff USA.
Hans Beckhoff, managing director and founder of Beckhoff Automation (left), and Kevin Barker, president of Beckhoff USA.
Hans Beckhoff, managing director and founder of Beckhoff Automation (left), and Kevin Barker, president of Beckhoff USA.
Hans Beckhoff, managing director and founder of Beckhoff Automation (left), and Kevin Barker, president of Beckhoff USA.
Hans Beckhoff, managing director and founder of Beckhoff Automation (left), and Kevin Barker, president of Beckhoff USA.
Control

Automation World Exclusive Interview with Beckhoff

May 18, 2021
An interview with Hans Beckhoff, Beckhoff Automation managing director and founder, and Kevin Barker, president of Beckhoff USA, offers insights into where industry is heading...
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Cybersecurity

Industrial Cybersecurity Lessons from the Colonial Pipeline Breach

May 13, 2021
As cyber-attacks on industry continue to increase, there’s plenty to learn about avoiding and mitigating the effects of a breach. Experts from cybersecurity providers Verve Industrial...
Festo uses predictive maintenance in the automotive industry to increase efficiency in the maintenance of servo-pneumatic welding guns by avoiding unforeseen downtimes and service and complaint costs. Source: Festo.
Festo uses predictive maintenance in the automotive industry to increase efficiency in the maintenance of servo-pneumatic welding guns by avoiding unforeseen downtimes and service and complaint costs. Source: Festo.
Festo uses predictive maintenance in the automotive industry to increase efficiency in the maintenance of servo-pneumatic welding guns by avoiding unforeseen downtimes and service and complaint costs. Source: Festo.
Festo uses predictive maintenance in the automotive industry to increase efficiency in the maintenance of servo-pneumatic welding guns by avoiding unforeseen downtimes and service and complaint costs. Source: Festo.
Festo uses predictive maintenance in the automotive industry to increase efficiency in the maintenance of servo-pneumatic welding guns by avoiding unforeseen downtimes and service and complaint costs. Source: Festo.
Analytics

How Festo Applies Artificial Intelligence for Predictive Applications

April 20, 2021
To showcase the use of AI in its automation technologies, Festo highlighted two use cases involving predictive maintenance and predictive energy.