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    • December 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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    Cybersecurity

    Remote Access Cybersecurity Management

    Stephanie Neil
    Dec. 21, 2021
    The next big cybersecurity challenge for manufacturers is how to secure the remote access points that have been implemented on the plant floor during the pandemic before hackers...
    Brian R. May, Managing Director, Industrial North America, Accenture
    IIoT

    Accelerating the Industrial Enterprise

    Brian R. May
    Dec. 16, 2021
    Using insights and lessons learned from industry executive surveys, discover a framework that companies can use to assess their own growth efforts and build accelerated growth...
    Thanks to an investment in cloud ERP, Core Technology Molding was not only able to keep operations going, but tripled its business during a pandemic year.
    IIoT

    Pandemic Accelerates Edge-to-Cloud Digital Transformation

    Beth Stackpole, contributing writer
    Dec. 15, 2021
    An Automation World survey reveals an uptick in cloud and edge deployments as manufacturers roll out performance monitoring, collaboration, quality assurance, and predictive maintenance...
    Dick Slansky, Senior Analyst, ARC Advisory Group
    Control

    Why Quality Management Systems Are So Essential

    Dick Slansky
    Dec. 14, 2021
    Learn the history of QMS systems, how it can extend beyond manufacturing, and recommendations for your production line.

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    Business Intelligence

    Producing Omega-3 Oils from Marine Algae

    Jeanne Schweder
    Dec. 13, 2021
    A broad automation project, for a joint venture by Evonik and DSM, enables initial annual production to meet about 15% of the industry’s current total demand for omega-3 oils....
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    Control

    Rockwell Automation Fair Highlights Industry Challenges, PlantPAx 5.0 Updates

    David Miller
    Nov. 11, 2021
    The keynote address emphasized common struggles processing companies face today and highlighted the benefits of the latest version of Rockwell’s distributed control system.
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    Control

    The Path from PID to Autonomy

    David Greenfield
    Nov. 11, 2021
    The concept of autonomous operations in manufacturing is not built on wholly new technologies. In fact, it can be seen as part of the continuing development of closed loop feedback...
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    Robotics

    Improving Human-Robot Collaboration for Material Handling Tasks

    David Miller
    Nov. 10, 2021
    A new partnership between Fetch Robotics and Lucas Systems aims to help combine human and robot labor more efficiently.
    This illustration depicts the MQTT infrastructure. Source: Cirrus Link.
    Cybersecurity

    Securing MQTT Messages

    David Greenfield
    Nov. 9, 2021
    The use of a message broker in MQTT communications addresses some industrial networking security concerns, but not all of them. The co-inventor of the technology offers tips on...
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    IIoT

    Making Legacy Equipment Connections Work

    David Greenfield
    Nov. 4, 2021
    System integrator Luke Stephenson of Enterprise Automation share his insights on why MQTT and cloud computing are critical components of legacy equipment data collection and analysis...
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    Communication

    Volvo Group Capitalizes on Digital Thread Innovations

    David Miller
    Nov. 3, 2021
    The company is expanding its collaboration with PTC beyond its construction equipment business unit to encompass the broader organization.
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    Cybersecurity

    Securing Distributed Control Systems

    David Greenfield
    Nov. 2, 2021
    Industrial control system cybersecurity is often discussed in broad terms, but the distributed control systems used in the continuous processing industries introduce some unique...
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    IIoT

    Integrators Dish on Industrial Technology Trends

    David Greenfield
    Oct. 28, 2021
    The value of remote access for viewing control system data and training purposes, along with lessons from automation project failures, were among the key takeaways from 2021 for...
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    Workforce

    Frito-Lay Improves Workplace Ergonomics with Wearable Technology

    David Miller
    Oct. 28, 2021
    The use of Kinetic’s Reflex wearable devices at Frito-Lay facilities reduced recordable injuries by 19% and cut work time lost by 67%.
    A Cisco Industrial Asset Vision sensor in the field at Bouchaine Vineyards.
    Sensors

    Industrial Sensors Boost Vineyard Data

    David Greenfield
    Oct. 26, 2021
    Bouchaine Vineyards deploys Cisco Industrial Asset Vision sensors to collect temperature, light, humidity, wind, and water data throughout the growing season.
    Michael De Boer, Automation Manager, Interstates
    Business Intelligence

    Best Practices for Integrating Plant Floor Automation

    Michael De Boer
    Oct. 25, 2021
    Looking to achieve your manufacturing plant's goals with automation? Learn what common challenges to expect and best practices to make your system integration a success.
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    Cybersecurity

    3 Common Attack Vectors for Industrial Control Systems

    David Greenfield
    Oct. 21, 2021
    A critical key to effective control system security requires understanding how cyber-attacks occur.
    Automated operations at Ginkgo Bioworks.
    Control

    Inductive Automation Explains What’s Next for Ignition

    David Greenfield
    Sept. 22, 2021
    Automation technology trends around mobility and data access are driving quality and process improvements to the Ignition industrial automation platform.