Control Engineering

AUGUST 11, 2023

How to automate insights Automation continues to enable manufacturing efficiency with fewer experienced workers available, Control Engineering explains in the “How to automate” August 2023 print and digital edition. The post How to automate: Best Control Engineering advice, August 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 30, 2023

Workforce development insights Manufacturers’ biggest challenge continues to be attracting and retaining a quality workforce and the demographics indicate this won’t be going away as workers get older. of manufacturing leaders in the U.S. million manufacturing jobs will remain unfilled in the U.S. alone by 2030.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Wintriss booth at FABTECH 2023. Wintriss Controls Group had a successful FABTECH show from September 11-14, 2023 in Chicago, where it received tremendous interest from attendees about the latest, advanced features in its SmartPAC PRO Press Automation Controller and ShopFloorConnect ® OEE and Data Collection Software.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 17, 2023

Industrial transformation insights Hannover Messe’s theme for the 2023 event is industrial transformation. For many manufacturers, industrial transformation is about being more open from a product perspective and giving engineers more flexibility. The workers might not be there, but the demand remains strong.

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Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Manufacturing optimization insights Manufacturing technologies are getting more sophisticated in their capabilities, but they’re also getting easier to use so they’re more accessible. Manufacturing technologies are getting more sophisticated and are capable of performing more tasks than ever.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

AUGUST 19, 2023

Configit also recognized as a Sample Vendor in the Mass Customized Discrete Manufactured Products category

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iBASEt

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The complex discrete manufacturing industry, with its intricate processes and systems, is no stranger to these challenges. This is where the concept of a model-based enterprise (MBE) comes into play as a practical approach to dealing with the demands of the competitive manufacturing landscape.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Automate , is returning to Detroit for a second straight year, running from May 22-25, 2023. Now is the opportunity for companies to take their business to the next level at the most important automation event in 2023,” said Jeff Burnstein, president of A3 in a press release. A3 is a CFE Media and Technology content partner.

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

North American companies ordered fewer robots in the first quarter of 2023 than for the same period last year. They also might be waiting to see the latest innovations in robotics at Automate 2023 next week in Detroit. The post Robot orders down in first quarter of 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 18, 2023

Asset management insights Some vendors are collaborating with manufacturers to find solutions to many different challenges. When it comes to data gathering and putting it all together, not a lot of manufacturers want to do this themselves.” “People in IT are your friends and can help you do things.”

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Control Engineering

JUNE 7, 2023

Six industrial robotics trends for 2023 Robotics are becoming more important and manufacturers are recognizing their growing role in many different industries and applications. The post Hot Control Engineering robotics articles in 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering. Also: See additional robotics stories here.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In a demonstration at Fabtech 2023, Chris Duncan, sales engineer at Balluff, walked Control Engineering through a demonstration of its operator guidance technology for fastener sequencing. The post Fabtech 2023 interview: fastener sequencing demo appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hot topics in Control Engineering, for February 2023, for stories posted in the last three months included VFD parameters, Microsoft DCOM, superconductivity, control systems and more. The post Control Engineering hot topics, February 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering. Links to each article below.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Control Engineering’s top 5 pieces of content over the past week covered Control Engineering’s 2023 Engineering Leaders under 40, PLC programming and Pack Expo 2023. Read about the 2023 leaders here Engineering Leaders Under 40 include 34 rising stars of innovation. What makes an engineering trailblazer?

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Control Engineering

APRIL 12, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how a material handling focus can help manufacturers, distribution centers and warehouses. Review ProMat 2023 Siemens product announcements. Warehousing, distribution center insights A material handling focus can help manufacturers, distribution centers and warehouses, as Siemens explained at ProMat 2023.

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iBASEt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In my last blog , I introduced the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in the complex discrete manufacturing space, noting that companies need to take certain steps to prepare for AI adoption. Solving Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Challenges with AI The production process takes too long.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 31, 2023

economy and high interest rates, resulting in a 37% drop in robot orders and a 20% decrease in value in Q2 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The ongoing labor shortage, especially in manufacturing (down another 2000 jobs in July, according to the U.S. A slow U.S. A slow U.S.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 25, 2023

Warehousing, distribution center insights Beckhoff Automation XPlanar motion control platform demonstrated applications appropriate for small-scale mobile robots using projected video at ProMat 2023. ProMat 2023, March 20-23, in Chicago, was organized by MHI. Courtesy: Mark T. Each XPlanar mover can transport 400 g (about 9 lb).

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Control Engineering

APRIL 26, 2023

Learning Objectives Motion control advances, robotics help warehousing, distribution centers and logistics in factories, as shown by ProMat 2023 exhibitors. million square feet, it also had more than 150 educational sessions, at ProMat 2023, March 20-23, in Chicago, organized by MHI. Courtesy: Mark T.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 22, 2023

Six industrial robotics trends for 2023 Robotics are becoming more important and manufacturers are recognizing their growing role in many different industries and applications. The post Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 16-22, 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering. Links to each article below.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 4, 2023

Advances in automation technologies are transforming the industrial manufacturing landscape. Broadly termed “digital transformation,” these smart manufacturing initiatives bring physical and cyber systems together for greater performance, efficiency, sustainability and safety. Manufacturers used to have a choice.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Automate 2023 Day Three: Sensors gaining insights under the surface Manufacturers highlighted sensors and information systems designed to go beyond what is shown on the surface and give customers real insights. The post Hot Control Engineering discrete and process sensing articles in 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 12, 2023

Manufacturing insights Manufacturing decline is now expected in 2024 rather than 2026. The Americas enjoyed a strong year for manufacturing growth in 2022, but labor shortages continue to hamper US manufacturers. Chinese manufacturing economy gets back on its feet after a turbulent period. In 2022, U.K.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 29, 2023

PLC programming language fundamentals for improved operations, maintenance Programmable logic controller (PLC) programming languages help keep manufacturing operations running smoothly. The post Top 5 Control Engineering content: August 21-27, 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Control Engineering’s top 5 pieces of content over the past week covered material science innovations, advice for optimizing VFDs, and Control Engineering’s 2023 System Integrator Giants. The post Top 5 Control Engineering content: February 6-12, 2023 appeared first on Control Engineering. There’s no postponing the patch as of March.

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Control Engineering

JULY 26, 2023

The Americas region is forecast to experience highest growth in 2023 and remain most resilient in 2024, while Japan is predicted to suffer the largest decline. Although the APAC region is the largest market for motion controls, the Americas will show the highest growth rate in 2023 of 7.4%. In 2022, the market was worth $17.7

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Leading edge machine safety controls solutions Modern machine safety controls solutions are critical for industrial manufacturing companies to maximize production capability while making equipment safe for workers to operate and improving employee morale.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Global manufacturing insights Europe still buffeted by the economic storm, with Germany’s manufacturing economy set to shrink by 1.4% Manufacturing growth in the U.S. Europe in particular is feeling the pinch, while the Americas region fared well during the first half of 2023. for manufacturing production.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Global manufacturing insights The Interact Analysis Manufacturing Industry Output (MIO) Tracker predicts a slight dip in global manufacturing industry output in 2024, followed by an uptick in 2025, contingent on appropriate fiscal policies and stimulus initiatives. contraction – rather than 0.3% Could the global malaise stick?

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Control Engineering

MARCH 23, 2023

Movement of materials, goods and products through a manufacturing facility, warehouse or distribution center represents an opportunity for improved efficiency for many organizations. at ProMat 2023, March 20-23 in Chicago , or ganized by MHI. at ProMat 2023, March 20-23 in Chicago , or ganized by MHI.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 3, 2023

effective October 1, 2023. The role had been performed on an interim basis by Reinhard Schaefer in addition to his role as a member of the Divisional Board of Management with responsibility for Manufacturing. The post Manufacturer names Wieckowski CEO, President appeared first on Control Engineering.

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i4.0 today

MAY 25, 2023

Critical Manufacturing, the provider of innovative, future-ready Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), announces its partnership with L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS), a leading Engineering and R&D services company headquartered in India. Director, Head of Manufacturing Service, Danfoss Group IT.

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Control Engineering

APRIL 16, 2023

To kick off the 2023 Hannover Messe show, the Hermes Award was given to Bosch Rexroth for the third time, winning this time for their Smart Flex Effector project, which consists of a sensor-based compensation module (end effector) for robots, featuring independent, precise kinematics in six degrees of freedom.

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Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Discrete sensor insights Machine vision and sensor technology can help manufacturers discover flaws during the inspection process and make corrections with powerful cameras. During Automate 2023 in Detroit, a few companies emphasized sensor technology as a way to glean valuable insights.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Market Insights Machinery sector growth outperformed manufacturing in 2022. London, 31 st January 2023 – Updated research by Interact Analysis shows that Asia Pacific (APAC), Europe and the US have performed very differently in terms of manufacturing output growth during 2022. Americas region to grow by 3.1% for Europe.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2023

Organizers are calling Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 the “most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America this year,” highlighted sustainability, noting the Sept. Increased sustainability emphasis includes expert speakers, actionable sustainable solutions in manufacturing, materials, recovery, logistics, analytics and design.

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