March 2023

The Digital Twin Takes Shape

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This installment in Automation World’s continuing series on key industrial network technologies clarifies what EtherNet/IP is and traces its development as a leading Ethernet-...
March 21, 2023
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Industrial companies are creating digital twins aimed at boosting efficiency, productivity, and plant performance.
March 15, 2023
Craig Resnick
2022 was a year when industrial markets, despite slower growth, declines in stock valuations, and fears of recession, did not typically suffer from demand problems but were often...
March 14, 2023
Thermal imaging team member capturing data per Baseline workflow directive. Source: Fluke
Fluke's cloud-based thermal imaging workflow software—called Baseline—automates route execution and reporting to optimize asset maintenance.
March 8, 2023
3 23 Leviton
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Leviton’s VerifEye Series 6000 panel mount meters are designed to monitor a data set of electrical parameters for industrial applications. These meters allow users to set thresholds...
March 5, 2023
3 23 Banner
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The K100 Pro Beacon series has two 100mm models: Pro Daylight Visible and Pro Indicator for advanced indication applications. The K100 Pro Daylight Visible model offers a clear...
March 4, 2023
3 23 Applied Motion
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Applied Motion Products new PH Series mini planetary gearmotors are used with small step motors in NEMA 8, 11, and 14 frame sizes. The small design allows them to not adversely...
March 3, 2023
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ARC Advisory Group research indicates that only 11% of industrial companies are currently driving business results from digitalization, but nearly 50% are in the process of digitally...
Feb. 9, 2023
Machine vision used in a robotic work cell.
New sensors and greater incorporation of artificial intelligence are not only improving machine vision capabilities, they’re also making them easier to implement and operate.
Feb. 7, 2023
Chemical plant partially powered by adjacent solar field.
Data analytics software can be applied to a variety of production operations. Identifying energy efficiency losses is one example of how the software can deliver fast results....
Feb. 2, 2023
AWS Monitron sensors mounted on conveyor belt motors. Source: AWS
The Monitron system from Amazon includes wireless sensors and gateways to monitor equipment vibration and temperature data, transfer the data to AWS for analysis, and alert users...
Jan. 24, 2023
Top load mobile robot delivering pallet to robotic workcell.
Manufacturing companies are increasingly using mobile robots in CNC operations to move raw materials from storage to machining, transfer cutting tools between a tool room and ...
Jan. 20, 2023
Dan Riley
Adapting your operations for Smart Manufacturing can help avoid problems with the ongoing labor transition such as increased downtime and incorrect diagnoses of issues.
Jan. 10, 2023
Accuride employees performs destructive testing. Source: Plex Systems
By thinking about its test centers as part of its manufacturing operations, Accuride extends the manufacturing execution system module of its Plex Smart Manufacturing platform...
Aug. 23, 2022