Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 3, 2023

Modern Machine Shop began writing about RAMTIC a quarter-century ago, and the RAMTIC system is still fundamental to Renishaw’s approach to shopfloor automation and process control. If Renishaw was to increase the efficiency of its shop floor, it needed real-time, data-driven process control.

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Gary Mintchell

JUNE 25, 2024

This news holds relevance for those hoping for “open” process control technology. The co-owners of Process Automation Device Information Model (PA-DIM), including FieldComm Group , ISA 100 WCI, NAMUR, ODVA , OPC Foundation , PROFIBUS and PROFINET International , VDMA, and ZVEI, today announced the release of the PA-DIM Version 1.1

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 8, 2025

As cyber threats continue to evolve, the manufacturing industry finds itself at the forefront of these attacks. For the third consecutive year, manufacturing has become the most targeted industry for cyberattacks. Ransomware Attacks in Manufacturing Industry Are Surging Ransomware continues to be the most prevalent form of cyberattack.

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Automation World

MARCH 18, 2025

Because manufacturing execution system software can manage manual and automated workflows, it serves as a critical link connecting distributed control systems, asset maintenance and enterprise systems.

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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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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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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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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 7, 2025

The Automation Revolution: 8 Key Forces Driving Growth in Smart Factories As industries race toward full automation, 2025 is emerging as a defining year for industrial transformation. For ecosystem players, this shift demands investments in AI-powered inspection , system upgrades, and intelligent automation to stay competitive.

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Mold Making Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Source | United Grinding United Grinding highlights a new feature for WALTER Tool Grinding Machines called the Automated Tool Production (ATP). With this new system, the machines now offer an automation solution for cylindrical precision tools. The system control is based on the OPC-UA data model, FLAMES.

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Robotics Business Review

MARCH 26, 2025

These new system ‘s capabilities enable manufacturers to scale robotic production across the smart factory in a standardized way for greater plant capacity, quality, and EBITDA margins, the company claimed. FlexxCORE now includes features to further extend the coordination among systems, said the company.

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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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Gary Mintchell

MARCH 31, 2025

New level measurement process device profiles for EtherNet/IP network-capable level sensors support NE 107 diagnostics and are aligned with the Process Automation – Device Information Model (PA-DIM). The post ODVA Add Level Sensors to EtherNet/IP Process Device Profiles appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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DO Supply

JANUARY 10, 2025

WSNs in industrial settings The WSN technology has been recently employed in industrial automation from short-range personal area networks (PANs) to cellular networks and even global communication through satellite. WSN integration allows to communicate wirelessly with the control system. This betters systems responsiveness.

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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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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

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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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

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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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 8, 2025

Moreover, Industrial AI is taking over decision-making, automation, and process optimization, bringing in a new era of efficiency and innovation. Industrial AI Is Driving a Massive Transformation Across industries, AI is revolutionizing manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain management. The Result?

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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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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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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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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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Automation World

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Electrification can make numerous industrial processes such as those using curing ovens, paint booths and drying/post-processing systems more sustainable while improving process controls and reducing maintenance costs.

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Automation World

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Electrification can make numerous industrial processes such as those using curing ovens, paint booths and drying/post-processing systems more sustainable while improving process controls and reducing maintenance costs.

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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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Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Additionally, its advanced process control mechanisms prioritize plate protection and consumable efficiency, minimizing downtime and maximizing output. With four gas-connect console options, the XPR460 offers unparalleled flexibility and control over the cutting process.

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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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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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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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