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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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 30, 2023

What has changed between then and now, of course, is that automotive manufacturers have achieved higher levels of accuracy in their design and manufacturing. Precision-manufactured parts are now achievable at scale, and product performance, efficiency and reliability all have increased because of it. As for 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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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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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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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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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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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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Control Engineering

JANUARY 17, 2023

Multivariable process control insights. Multivariable processes have more than one input or output required for proper control. Examples include distillation columns, reactor control and power systems. One often overlooked option for getting more out a process are multivariable process control improvements.

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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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Automation Mag

JANUARY 10, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught manufacturers many new lessons. However, the one that it has reinforced is the importance of being able to control the entire manufacturing process. As an example, many manufacturing facilities implement different solutions for vision, motion, safety and data collection.

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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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Control Engineering

AUGUST 5, 2022

Advanced Process Control Insights. The industrial automation industry, which includes advanced process control (APC), is expected to have a positive outlook through 2022 and beyond. According to FMI, the industrial automation industry is expected to have a positive outlook through 2022 and beyond.

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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

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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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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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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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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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Process control insights. Distributed control systems (DCSs) are at the heart of process manufacturing operations and have evolved to focus on digitalization. Using pre-made and pre-tested automation software modules will allow companies to use DCSs more effectively.

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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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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MAY 6, 2024

Industry-Leading Linear Cooler Technology Extends Detector Life for 24/7 Automation Beyond Three Years

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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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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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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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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Manufacturing execution system (MES), a software designed to optimize manufacturing processes, is proving to be crucial in this digital transformation, providing real-time data and process control. Download the Frost Radar NOW! appeared first on Frost & Sullivan.

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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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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

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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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 28, 2024

introduces the FormControl X, a user-friendly measurement software for machining centers, designed for automated quality control of workpieces in individual and series production. The software can also enable automated monitoring of machining processes in line with the principle of statistical process control (SPC).

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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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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The industrial automation and process controls (IA&PC) industry is evolving at an exhilarating pace, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and responsiveness across industries. Utilizing data collected from smart sensors and automated control systems for real-time analysis.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 12, 2024

How can software-defined automation boost your company’s competitiveness in the industrial world? Software-Defined Automation (SDA) is revolutionizing this space by decoupling hardware and software, enabling unprecedented flexibility. The industrial landscape is rapidly evolving into a software-driven ecosystem.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 12, 2024

How can software-defined automation boost your company’s competitiveness in the industrial world? Software-Defined Automation (SDA) is revolutionizing this space by decoupling hardware and software, enabling unprecedented flexibility. The industrial landscape is rapidly evolving into a software-driven ecosystem.

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

JANUARY 17, 2024

RS is proud to offer Festo’s extensive portfolio of flexible, cost-effective, and user-friendly electric automation products engineered to improve the way people work and companies compete.

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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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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FormControl X software automates quality control of workpieces in individual and series production with data accessible from various devices away from the machine tool. Source: Blum-Novotest A robot is often the first thing that comes to mind when industrial automation is mentioned.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 17, 2024

FLIR , a Teledyne Technologies company, recently announced the FLIR A6301, a cooled-core longwave thermal imaging camera designed for 24/7 inspection and automation applications aimed at making production lines more efficient and improving product quality. FLIR developed the automation camera with customers and integrators at the forefront.

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