3 Critical Factors for Industry’s Future
Automation World
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Rockwell Automation digs deep into the cybersecurity, sustainability, and workforce issues impacting the discrete manufacturing and processing industries.
How Smart Process Sensors Benefit Discrete Manufacturing
Automation World
JANUARY 8, 2024
Intelligent instruments, along with digital networking technology optimized for typical machine applications, are bringing front-line features to discrete manufacturing applications.
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SIBERprotect delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems
Design World
APRIL 12, 2024
SIBERprotect brings the SOAR (Security, Orchestration, Automation, Response) concept to cyber-physical systems… The post SIBERprotect delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems appeared first on Design World.
Automated Robotic Inspection Cells for 3D Measurement
Gary Mintchell
MAY 10, 2024
This news brings together things I’m interested in (robotic, automated) with things on my peripheral (3D measurement). It should be interested to all of you within the discrete manufacturing market. The post Automated Robotic Inspection Cells for 3D Measurement appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.
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The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum Announces Certification Program
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I have two pieces of news regarding The Open Process Automation Forum. I have unfortunately seen enough of these open automation standards attempts to wonder if this one will go much farther—especially given the maturity of the market. These came just as I was wondering if the organization had been making any more progress.
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Applications now open for 2024 Canadian Automation Awards! Deadline: October 18
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Apply today to the Canadian Automation Awards. This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! The latest automation technologies and solutions can go a long way in managing problems and improving efficiencies in manufacturing facilities.
Revving Up Discrete Manufacturing: Is Your Manufacturing Data Ready for AI?
iBASEt
AUGUST 15, 2024
The Current State of AI in Complex Discrete Manufacturing AI clearly has staying power and will continue to gain momentum as new use cases and applications are discovered. The complex discrete manufacturing industry is already making strides in AI adoption. appeared first on iBase-t.
Growing Into Mediocrity
Gary Mintchell
MAY 10, 2024
I devoted Tuesday this week to exploring Automate, the robot/vision/automation trade show produced by A3. Interesting to delve further into Rockwell Automation’s latest strategy by visiting Otto, the autonomous mobile robot company recently acquired. One thing to note was where consolidation is and has taken place.
ABB Identifies New Frontiers for Robotics and AI in 2024
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 5, 2024
The impetus relates to ABB’s continued expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation. AI-enabled mobile robots can transform sectors like discrete manufacturing, logistics and laboratories,” said Segura. Not to mention, ABB is celebrating 50 years of robotics innovation this year.
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Implementing a hierarchy of automation safety
Control Engineering
JULY 19, 2022
The considerations surrounding design and implementation of industrial automation safety are extensive, with specialized training required to fully address each potential issue. For any equipment using industrial automation, the design of the automation systems certainly plays a role with regards to safety.
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Applications for the 2023 Canadian Automation Awards close Oct. 20!
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Apply today to the Canadian Automation Awards. This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! The latest automation technologies and solutions can go a long way in managing problems and improving efficiencies in manufacturing facilities.
Are Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Control Connected?
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Find out how analytics technologies, such as Model Predictive Control (MPC)—along with artificial intelligence—are impacting production operations, not just in the continuous processing industries, but discrete manufacturing as well.
Hexagon Invests 100 MUSD In Autonomous and Sustainable Manufacturing
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 27, 2023
The patented process combines AI-optimised generative design software, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and automated assembly to build lightweight automotive parts and frames. Parts are 3D printed and assembled autonomously, reducing manufacturing time and human intervention.
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Automation upgrades reduce sortation system wiring and lower costs
Control Engineering
AUGUST 2, 2023
Learning Objectives Understand how a sorting company upgraded their automation systems to improve operations. Automation insights NPI, a Texas-based mail sorting design company, worked on emphasizing and shortening the time to a return on investment (ROI) by upgrading its automation systems.
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How to automate: Best Control Engineering advice, August 2023
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. Industrial automation, including state-of-the-art motion controllers, need to effectively share data.
Software improves AI, automation flexibility
Control Engineering
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Manufacturers are dealing with a flexibility gap, which is the range between viable small batch manufacturing and high-volume automation. Many companies are having a hard time finding workers and usable automation. However, conventional automation is becoming a less suitable solution these days.
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Next-generation Machine Visualization Solution
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Emerson enhanced its presence in discrete manufacturing with its acquisition of parts of the old GE Intelligent Platforms business. They’ve updated the PACSystems HMI platform. Easy-to-use, smartphone-like graphical displays.
3 ways ABB sees AI driving robotics innovation
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
“AI-enabled mobile robots can transform sectors like discrete manufacturing, logistics and laboratories,” said Segura. “We will see this increasingly being overcome as advances in generative AI lower the barriers to automation and expand the focus of education beyond programming.
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Bonfiglioli encourages manufacturers to adopt new energy efficiency standards
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 8, 2022
Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy. .
AI-Powered Automation Decreases Machine Tool Programming Time
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Source | Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division highlights its automated computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming tool called ProPlanAI, that cuts the time to program factory machine tools by 75%.
Robotic process automation market projected to reach $70 billion by 2032
Control Engineering
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Robotic process automation insights. The demand is increasing for robotic process automation in healthcare, as robotic process automation can mimic human interaction. The global robotic process automation market is forecasted to be valued at $2.57 Six key takeaways from robotic process automation report.
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CoreTigo’s Industrial Wireless Technology Enhances Factory Automation Worldwide
i4.0 today
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
CoreTigo is set to display its IO-Link Wireless technology, and its vast array of products, solutions, and applications for advanced industrial automation at SPS (12-14, Nov) & Rockwell Automation Fair (Nov 18-21) 2024. At Automation Fair, visitors will be able to visit CoreTigo at Stand 1248.
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Three Product Announcements From Honeywell User Group 2023
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 22, 2023
Digital twins exist not only in discrete manufacturing. Rather than a couple of hours of presentations with maybe one or two interviews like many conferences, we had two days of presentations and 1:1 interviews. Well organized and a lot of information. Of course, that means Honeywell has been active in product development.
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AI in manufacturing: Where it’s been and where it’s going
Control Engineering
JUNE 29, 2023
Manufacturing AI insights The integration of AI into discrete manufacturing aligns with the concept of Industry 4.0, The future of AI in manufacturing will be able to help with machine learning algorithms to reduce downtime, improve efficiency and extend equipment lifecycles.
Jim Beretta, president of Customer Attraction, shares top automation trends for 2023
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. Now manufacturers don’t have a choice.
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Automation Fair, Nov. 6-9: What’s possible with automation, productivity, resilience, sustainability?
Control Engineering
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Learning Objectives Review what’s at Automation Fair 2023 by Rockwell Automation. Understand the target audience for Automation Fair 2023 Rockwell Automation. Rockwell Automation opens its 32 nd annual Automation Fair today at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, expecting more than 10,000 attendees for the Nov.
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Automation show announced for 2023
Control Engineering
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Automate , is returning to Detroit for a second straight year, running from May 22-25, 2023. Produced by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), Automate will feature advances in robotics, vision, artificial intelligence (AI), motion control and other technologies from more than 600 exhibitors.
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Logistics, robotics advances at the heart of improving automation
Control Engineering
MARCH 27, 2023
In 2019, ProMat was running concurrently with Automate, run by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), and each side had its own space. ProMat emphasized material handling and logistics; Automate emphasized robotics and automation. This is the way of the future in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics.
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Hexagon AI-Powered CAM Software Streamlines Part Programming
Modern Machine Shop
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Source: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has announced its ProPlanAI CAM programming tool, which is said to cut the time taken to program factory machine tools by 75%. ProPlanAI will “learn” from the data being created by a company’s CAM programmers.
Supply chain management unlocks manufacturing financial power
Manufacturer's Monthly
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials seems to have reached its end for discrete manufacturers. Image: kerkezz/stock.adobe.com ECI Solutions’ M1 ERP transforms supply chain management by fostering collaboration, streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and unlocking cost savings.
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PUDU T300 marks Pudu’s move from service to industrial robots
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 22, 2024
The Shenzhen, China-based company said its new robot offers maneuverability, a “map-and-go” feature, and flexible deployment to help manufacturers worldwide. The acceptance of robot deliveries in the industrial sector is higher due to the commonality of automated transportation and manufacturing processes.
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Automation is driving manufacturing growth and potential
Control Engineering
JANUARY 18, 2023
Automation and manufacturing insights. Automation is a rapidly growing part of manufacturing that touches nearly all end markets and industries today. Acceptance is growing, but some companies need to overcome financial and cultural barriers to fully adopt and embrace automation as a solution.
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ABI Research examines and ranks 11 PLM solution providers
Automation Mag
MAY 23, 2024
The companies evaluated and ranked are as follows: Market leaders : PTC, Siemens, Dassault Systèmes Mainstream : Autodesk, ARAS, SAP, Infor, Oracle Followers : Epicor, Propel, NEC “Overall, the PLM software market is a well-defined ecosystem with clear industry leaders for both process and discrete manufacturing industries.
How robotics-as-a-service can help manufacturers with operations challenges
Control Engineering
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Robotics insights The consumer packaging industry faces significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and a worker shortage, leading to a need for increased automation. Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media and Technology “Automation is inevitable,” he said. There is no way out.”
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Automation provides opportunities for many industries
Control Engineering
JANUARY 18, 2023
Automation and manufacturing insights Automation and robotics are known for being used in manufacturing applications, but their potential is being realized in other industries such as agriculture, retail and medical. What’s coming to the fore in automation in farming is more with less,” he said.
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Enhancing manufacturing with ERP: growth and efficiency unleashed
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 23, 2024
By embracing ERP software and harnessing its distinctive feature set, our team facilitates tailored functionalities and capabilities essential for local mid-sized manufacturers, particularly within the discrete manufacturing sector.”
Bonfiglioli strengthens service in South Australia
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 25, 2023
Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy.
Pack Expo Recap: Developing automation systems for facilities
Control Engineering
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Automation insights Manufacturers at Pack Expo are focusing on delivering comprehensive yet user-friendly solutions, addressing challenges like the skills gap and high customer demand in the packaging and logistics industries.
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RS partners with Omega Engineering adding to its portfolio of sensors and industrial control products
Automation Mag
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
More than 540 industrial controls essential for executing and automating a wide range of industrial processes, including controllers and accessories, panel meters, and signal conditioners. More than 1,900 wire, cable, and connector products, including a broad selection of wire in addition to cable management solutions and cable assemblies.
Six industrial robotics trends for 2023
Control Engineering
JANUARY 19, 2023
Industrial robotics insights Robotics are being used more often in industrial manufacturing facilities due to a rising labor and skills gap and strong industry demand. Trends in the industrial robotics market include increased digitalization and automation and an emphasis on making robots easier to use.
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Addressing manufacturing labor shortages
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. Robots play a key role in automation growth Analysts are saying it. Manufacturers are saying it.
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Automate 2023 Day Two: Optimize and simplify manufacturing applications
Control Engineering
MAY 24, 2023
This is a critical aspect becoming mandatory for manufacturers looking to reduce downtime. Martin Buena-Franco, automation products marketing manager for The Raymond Corporation, said their approach to the material handling market is about engaging the customer’s needs. “We Automation is about optimization.”
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Open system technology consolidates automation controls
Control Engineering
OCTOBER 21, 2022
This breakthrough open system platform consolidates a variety of automation controls into one centralized controller, allowing for seamless and secure collaboration by teams across different locations. The post Open system technology consolidates automation controls appeared first on Control Engineering.
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Robot sales reach record high in North America for third straight quarter
Control Engineering
AUGUST 30, 2022
For the third-straight quarter, robot sales in North America hit a record high, driven by a resurgence in sales to automotive companies and an ongoing need to manage increasing demand to automate logistics for e-commerce. Courtesy: Automate. The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is a CFE Media and Technology content partner.
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