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    • February 2022

    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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    IIoT

    Digital Twins for Discrete Manufacturing Applications

    Dick Slansky
    March 8, 2022
    Discover how the implementation of the digital twin is contributing to an immediate and significant impact on how companies implement technologies that enable smart manufacturing...
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    Supply Chain Management

    Responsible Supply Chain Management

    Brian R. May
    March 3, 2022
    See how social developments such as sustainability and the circular economy demand a rethinking of supply chain management after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    John Deere's 8R autonomous tractor.
    Robotics

    John Deere Debuts Autonomous Tractor: “One Giant Robot”

    Stephanie Neil
    March 2, 2022
    The 8R tractor is a step towards solving labor and productivity challenges, but the move to autonomous farming is a five-stage journey.
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    IIoT

    Why the MQTT Protocol is So Popular

    James R. Koelsch, contributing writer
    Feb. 25, 2022
    This first installment in a four-part series on key industrial network technologies explains how an ultra lightweight data transfer protocol became a widely used data gathering...

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    Plant Maintenance

    Creating the Smart, Sustainable Factory

    Stephanie Neil
    Feb. 22, 2022
    Manufacturers on a journey to lower carbon emissions and optimize energy use need to measure consumption from the supply chain to the line, the cell, and the product being produced...
    Trademark Plastics Inc. cross-trains machine operators to be the first line of quality by inspecting parts beside the molding machine.
    Communication

    Trademark Plastics Adapts to Market Changes with ERP

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    Jan. 11, 2022
    Trademark Plastics Inc. connects all its production equipment data into its DelmiaWorks enterprise resources planning software to align orders, production, and quality management...
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    ArcelorMittal Launches 5G Steel Initiative

    David Miller
    Jan. 6, 2022
    ArcelorMittal France is launching a private 5G network with Ericsson and Orange Business Services to deliver high data throughput for all connected devices, including autonomous...
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    Design

    A Digital Thread for Industrial Lithium-Ion Battery Innovation

    David Miller
    Jan. 5, 2022
    A new partnership between Rockwell Automation and Cadenza Innovation will create a digital thread to gather real-world data pertaining to the performance of lithium-ion batteries...
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    Cybersecurity

    Cybersecurity at the Forefront of Industry Concerns in Early 2022

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    Jan. 4, 2022
    Log4j presents industry with another serious security concern as the new year begins. Meanwhile, ISA 99 updates its cybersecurity approach.
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    Control

    PLC, PAC, or IPC?

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    Dec. 23, 2021
    Determining which type of controller to use in an automated system can lead to some difficult choices. Focusing on the application and specific capabilities of each controller...
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    Communication

    OPC Foundation Updates Field Level Communication Specs and Launches Cloud Library

    David Miller
    Dec. 16, 2021
    New specifications address OPC UA information models and networking services, while the OPC UA Cloud Library provides information model access for applications.