Automation World

JULY 10, 2024

Automated smart water management tools can help semiconductor fabricators address sustainability goals and still turn a profit.

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Automation Manufacturing Process control 130

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 15, 2024

Emerson has gone through a process of divesting companies and adding others, such as NI (nee National Instruments) becoming overall more of an automation company. Much like years ago when Rockwell shed aerospace and trucks and other industries becoming Rockwell Automation.

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Automation World

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

While this may sound like some untested concept, increasingly familiar technologies and processes, such as virtualization, edge and cloud computing, DevOps and open-source software are all aspects of the movement towards software-defined automation.

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Metrology

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Flexxbotics has announced the publication of a new white paper titled 'Autonomous Process Control (APC) using Robots and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing'. The post Autonomous Process Control Using Robotics and Automated Inspection in Manufacturing appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 13, 2024

Targeted at Open, Modular Process Control Systems Modular compute, switch, and I/O architecture enables interoperable standard for industrial PCs, PLCs, and distributed control systems. Supports IEC 61499 and IEC 61131 for compatibility with a wide range of automation systems. I am trying to understand this one.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 27, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand proportional-integral-derivative’s (PID’s) role in process control applications. PID insights Proportional-integral-derivative (PID) is a valuable tool for process control applications, but sometimes the application is too complex for basic PID. Courtesy: Maverick Technologies 4.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

Yokogawa has sent a couple of process automation announcements recently. The second concerns strengthened industrial network support in CENTUM in the Control and Safety System family of solutions. The post Yokogawa Updates OpreX Process Automation Family appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Ruland Manufacturing has chosen Flexxbotics FlexxCORE technology for its robotic machine tending needs. Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics, which delivers workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that Ruland Manufacturing Co.

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Gary Mintchell

JANUARY 18, 2024

I seldom report when an automation supplier gets a project “win.” a specialist in lithium-ion battery recycling, to provide automation solutions in support of sustainable production and operational efficiency goals at the newest of three lithium-ion recycling plants located at SungEel’s Hydro Center complex in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 13, 2024

Caron Engineering showcases its latest technology for automation, tool monitoring and process control. In addition to unveiling features of its flagship TMAC adaptive tool monitoring system, Caron Engineering highlights AutoComp, automated tool wear compensation software and ToolConnect, an RFID tool data management system.

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Gary Mintchell

MAY 31, 2024

While on the smaller, more flexible Process Control theme, let’s take a look at ABB. That company brought a new editor who came from industry up to the Cleveland suburbs to learn all about their newly designed process control system, the 800xA. is said to reduce the complexity and cost of automation projects.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The automation side of Yokogawa has not contacted me for years. This news incorporates a lot of things currently receiving media attention—data integration and visualization solution that incorporates robotic process automation (RPA). I’ve lost all my contacts there. Recently some news has come my way. Yokogawa Electric Corp.

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Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Automation Robotics 130

Gary Mintchell

MAY 17, 2023

While I see companies that are predominantly American rushing to capture open technology initiatives and make them as proprietary as possible, here is another predominantly German initiative pushing for using standards to move manufacturing technology forward. They have their own mechanical equipment, sensors, actuators, and controller.

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Manufacturing Automation Process control Function 130

Gary Mintchell

MAY 31, 2024

We often imagine the customers of the large process control systems suppliers we probably think of large corporations who can (and sometimes do) acquire large and complex control systems. The post Emerson’s New Flexible Control Helps OEMs and Small Manufacturing Operations appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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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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Gary Mintchell

JULY 7, 2023

Rockwell Automation started calling itself a software company with its partnership with PTC and acquisitions of Plex and Fiix. Global technology and software leader Emerson will bring together customers, experts, and automation industry leaders for a three-day, process automation experience as part of the first Emerson Exchange Immerse.

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Metrology

JANUARY 3, 2024

Smart manufacturing, characterized by the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and automation, has ushered in a new era of industrial efficiency.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 15, 2022

Assess the process or processes under consideration for automation. Determine if a redesign is needed prior to automating. Examine lessons learned and best practices for effective control system applications. Automation Application Insights. Automation cannot cure overly complex operations.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 11, 2022

“In more than 25 years in the automation and energy business, I have never experienced more exciting times, albeit with more existential challenges,” says Peter Terwiesch, President, ABB Process Automation. Terwiesch spoke with me several times back when he was CTO of ABB process automation.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

ISA100 WCI, NAMUR, ODVA, PI, VDMA, and ZVEI Plan to Partner with FieldComm Group and OPC Foundation to Collaboratively Develop the Process Automation Device Information Model Standard. New co-owners of the PA-DIM specification include ISA100 WCI, ODVA, PROFIBUS/PROFINET International, NAMUR, VDMA, and ZVEI.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 14, 2023

The major automation companies intrigued me when they all switched from messaging their mission as automation to software. Now Rockwell Automation is messaging itself as the digital transformation company. We are seeing many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), process licensors, and producers entering the Green H2 Economy.

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Automation Manufacturing Process control 130

Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The goal of a common metrology platform is to seamlessly support the design/build process, including CAD/CAM and computer-aided inspection (CAI). Photo Credit, all images: Verisurf Automated metrology is pervasive in manufacturing today, but not just for quality verification. The metrology genie is essentially out of the bottle.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 4, 2023

Understand the shift toward the smart factory and the challenges process manufacturers face. Learn how IEC 61499 and IEC 61131-3 are impacting universal automation. Learn about universal automation’s benefits and how technology such as Ethernet-APL and edge devices will improve users’ intelligence. They are not alone.

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Automation Control Algorithm Process control Industry 4.0 98

Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

There has been a shift in how the manufacturing industry thinks about automation. With no end in sight to the labor shortage, automation is becoming a necessity, especially for smaller manufacturers. Automation is no longer optional for these manufacturers. Finally, we have a story from Athena Manufacturing.

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Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. For these processes to run over wireless infrastructure, the communications technology must deliver against strict application requirements for performance and reliability. 2) Manufacturing logistics. Non-Real-Time.

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Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

One of the meetings I look forward to these days at the ARC Forum in Orlando concerns updates from The Open Process Automation Forum , a working group of The Open Group. That company faced upgrading its automation platforms at considerable expense. Other end user companies faced the same challenge. We’ll see where this one goes.

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Automation World

MAY 7, 2024

Automation professionals can engage in research and development projects, contribute to employer-led partnerships for training resources and help develop pathways for a skilled workforce.

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Manufacturing Automation Process control 130

i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Honeywell today announced it is driving new automation capabilities into Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS), with Release R530. Experion® PKS offers industry-leading flexibility in automation system design, engineering, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Today Magazine.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 14, 2023

Thread verification is the latest enhancement to New Scale Robotics ’ Q-Span Automated Gauging System , a do-it-yourself (DIY) robotic automation system for quality teams in high-mix, small-batch manufacturing. Data from any or all gauges can be used in real time for in-process decision making and process monitoring.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Process control 97

Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This partnership news concerns German sensor company SICK and Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser. Both companies are aiming for a strategic partnership for SICK’s process automation business segment and have signed a joint memorandum of understanding.

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Control Engineering

JULY 29, 2022

Automation helps manufacturers expand when skilled workers are unavailable. To do so, Deken said, develop the right balance when considering preparation, process improvement, technology investment and risk mitigation. Learning Objectives. Digital transformation tools can help.

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Automation Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

John Berra, former chairman of Emerson Process and the leader who assembled that group, once told me in an interview that he wished someone would write a book about the early days and development of automated process control. He also wrote a column for me when I was at Automation World after he retired.

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MEM

JUNE 5, 2023

Designer and manufacturer of complete industrial thermal systems , Watlow, and leader in industrial automation and process control , Eurotherm, will exhibit at Thermprocess in Düsseldorf from June 12 to 16.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical manufacturing, modular and automated platforms are spearheading a transformative shift, particularly in the realm of non-biologics. Robotics streamline procedures, while automation addresses critical challenges such as supply chain disruptions and worker safety.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 20, 2024

Searching for news from the event, I found a couple of press releases—one regarding Batch Processing, one regarding battery manufacturing, and also news that there will be an Americas HUG in Dallas October 1-3. Brief information for the new products follows.

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Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Process control Automation 130

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s all hard to tell what’s up with the major automation suppliers in this era. The post Honeywell User Group 2024 appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. That’s the power of energy transition,” Maheshwari said. Finally, imagine a world that is a better place to live. That is what it means to stay ahead of the curve.”

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eFlex Systems

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Discover how connected process control transforms manufacturing with scalable tech, faster integration, and automation for a flexible, efficient future.

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