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    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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    The keynote address emphasized common struggles processing companies face today and highlighted the benefits of the latest version of Rockwell’s distributed control system.
    Nov. 11, 2021
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    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...
    Nov. 11, 2021
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    A new partnership between Fetch Robotics and Lucas Systems aims to help combine human and robot labor more efficiently.
    Nov. 10, 2021
    This illustration depicts the MQTT infrastructure. Source: Cirrus Link.
    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...
    Nov. 9, 2021
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    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...
    Nov. 4, 2021
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    The company is expanding its collaboration with PTC beyond its construction equipment business unit to encompass the broader organization.
    Nov. 3, 2021
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    Industrial control system cybersecurity is often discussed in broad terms, but the distributed control systems used in the continuous processing industries introduce some unique...
    Nov. 2, 2021
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    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...
    Oct. 28, 2021
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    The use of Kinetic’s Reflex wearable devices at Frito-Lay facilities reduced recordable injuries by 19% and cut work time lost by 67%.
    Oct. 28, 2021
    A Cisco Industrial Asset Vision sensor in the field at Bouchaine Vineyards.
    Bouchaine Vineyards deploys Cisco Industrial Asset Vision sensors to collect temperature, light, humidity, wind, and water data throughout the growing season.
    Oct. 26, 2021
    Michael De Boer, Automation Manager, Interstates
    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.
    Oct. 25, 2021
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    A critical key to effective control system security requires understanding how cyber-attacks occur.
    Oct. 21, 2021
    Automated operations at Ginkgo Bioworks.
    Automation technology trends around mobility and data access are driving quality and process improvements to the Ignition industrial automation platform.
    Sept. 22, 2021