April 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 Can Help Turn Manufacturing Data Into Insight

April 12, 2022
See how digital twins are creating real-time virtual representations of physical systems that not only bring data together from multiple sources, but also unify and contextualize...
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Guidewheel Dashboard March2022
Guidewheel Dashboard March2022
Guidewheel Dashboard March2022
Guidewheel Dashboard March2022
Communication

Digital Transformation of the Industrial Workforce

April 12, 2022
The tools that help Pretium Packaging, Covestro, and J.M. Smucker Company tap into and transfer tribal knowledge on the factory floor.
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Robotics

The Next Generation of Cobots Will Transform the Workforce

April 7, 2022
Lean about the next generation of industrial and collaborative robots that will be integral components of Smart Manufacturing.
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Cybersecurity

Securing Controls with Defense in Depth

April 7, 2022
Created with input from end users and system integrators, this article outlines the most prevalent threats to industrial cybersecurity systems and how to prevent them, with a ...

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A desktop screen shot of the SafetyChain software showing package weight trends.
A desktop screen shot of the SafetyChain software showing package weight trends.
A desktop screen shot of the SafetyChain software showing package weight trends.
A desktop screen shot of the SafetyChain software showing package weight trends.
IIoT

User-Defined Continuous Improvement Software

March 24, 2022
SafetyChain’s plant management platform is a personalizable suite of software delivered as a service that addresses data capture and visualization as well as worker task direction...
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Motion

Omron’s New R&D Center to Focus on Motion Control Technologies

March 17, 2022
The Omron Advanced Motion Research and Development Center will extend the capabilities of its CK3E programmable multi-axis motion controller to better serve the semiconductor,...
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Supply Chain Management

Blockchain’s Role in Tracking Food Across E-commerce

March 14, 2022
The FDA focuses on supply chain safety risks as more consumers buy their food online.
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IIoT

How Connected Worker Technology Helps Address Industry Labor Issues

March 10, 2022
From delivering specific work instructions and logging activities to integrating with existing business and operations systems, connected frontline worker platforms are transforming...
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Abb Irb 5710
Abb Irb 5710
Abb Irb 5710
Abb Irb 5710
Robotics

New ABB Robots for Material Handling and Assembly

March 10, 2022
Powered by ABB’s OmniCore V250XT controller, the IRB 5710 and IRB 5720 self-optimizing robots feature multiple mounting options.
Mitsubishi Electric MelSec remote I/O module with safety functions.
Mitsubishi Electric MelSec remote I/O module with safety functions.
Mitsubishi Electric MelSec remote I/O module with safety functions.
Mitsubishi Electric MelSec remote I/O module with safety functions.
Mitsubishi Electric MelSec remote I/O module with safety functions.
Communication

The Differences Between Local and Remote I/O

March 8, 2022
Understanding how local and remote I/O modules work can benefit your operations through improved safety, less wiring, and standardization for spare parts and engineering drawings...
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Cybersecurity

Why You Should Be Concerned About Ransomware

March 2, 2022
More than 80% of industrial companies surveyed by Claroty have experienced ransomware attacks—nearly 50% of which impacted production operation systems.
GE Digital's Proficy Orchestration Hub
GE Digital's Proficy Orchestration Hub
GE Digital's Proficy Orchestration Hub
GE Digital's Proficy Orchestration Hub
GE Digital's Proficy Orchestration Hub
IIoT

New Software Connects ERP and PLM Data to MES

Feb. 24, 2022
GE Digital’s new Proficy Orchestration Hub connects and transforms disparate manufacturing product data into production-ready formats.
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Analytics

Survey Charts Industrial Autonomy Progress in Sustainability

Feb. 17, 2022
In a recent survey conducted by Yokogawa, environmental sustainability was identified as one of the areas where autonomous technologies would have the most significant impact....
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Keith Mandachit2
Keith Mandachit2
Keith Mandachit2
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Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Headaches Reveal Golden Opportunities in the Industrial and Utility Worlds

Feb. 14, 2022
While current supply chain disruptions may be frustrating in the short term, they could offer an opportunity to accelerate innovation.
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Analytics

Saint-Gobain Sekurit Deploys Edge Platform

March 2, 2021
As a key part of its Industry 4.0 strategy, Saint-Gobain Sekurit implements Litmus Edge technology to connect its plant floor and IT assets.