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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Process control Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 13, 2023

Many consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are affected by supply chain shortages and are taking steps to avoid shortages or overproducing items, not in demand. In October 2022, PepsiCo said it plans to automate and digitize more of its supply chain data to ease ingredient shortages and boost efficiency.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Freight 52

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.

Process control 52

Process control Function Automation Process manufacturing 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 7, 2025

Automation at a Crossroads The global autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) industry is shifting at an unprecedented pace, redefining industrial logistics, warehouse management, and smart manufacturing. OTTO Motors : Specializing in AI-driven logistics automation.

Logistics 52

Logistics Robotics Robotics Automation 52

Gary Mintchell

JUNE 22, 2023

CLOUD-BASED DIGITAL TWIN Honeywell Digital Prime solution —a cloud-based digital twin for tracking, managing, and testing process control changes and system modifications. The solution is offered in three tiers – Lite, Supreme and Ultimate, providing a variety of control and monitoring options for operators.

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Process control Discrete manufacturing Supply Chain Automation 130

Automation Mag

JANUARY 10, 2023

However, the one that it has reinforced is the importance of being able to control the entire manufacturing process. Without complete process control, manufacturers are vulnerable to ever-changing buyer demand, unpredictability in supplier delivery, threats of substitutions and the rise of new competitors.

Process control 52

Process control Manufacturing Six Sigma Automation 52

NCMS

AUGUST 24, 2022

The US Navy is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to integrate the demand and supply planning processes, identify process controls and accountability standards, and develop scalable process automation initiatives with the capability to iterate divergent data sources.

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Process control Sourcing Automation 40

Control Engineering

APRIL 4, 2023

The measurement and automation company Endress+Hauser invested 240.5 million, 43 new products and 235 patent applications, noted Endress+Hauser, Swiss-based automation and measurement company with US headquarters in Greenwood, Indiana, at its annual media conference, Aug. million euros in new buildings and machinery, 24.7%

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Logistics Automation Benchmarking 52

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Cobot Systems , Hirebotics , Kane Robotics , MidAtlantic Machinery , PCC Robotics , Robotiq , Schunk , Vectis Automation , VersaBuilt. Automation. Beckhoff Automation —The XPlanar magnetic conveyor was the hot thing in this booth. These partners exhibited within the booth. Click for more information. For more information.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 130

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Robotics Robotics Supply Chain 130

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JANUARY 17, 2025

READ MORE: Explore the global Software-defined automation growth opportunities Revolutionizing Quality Control in Automotive Manufacturing with AI Integrating AI into automotive quality control processes to achieve unparalleled precision and efficiency.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Logistics Supply Chain 52

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 1, 2022

I haven’t been confident in product direction, where different elements of process automation would fit, and would it make a transition to software. Where did that fit with Process Solutions and UOP? Honeywell and Aramco JV for Business Process Software. Honeywell has been an enigma to me for several years.

Supply Chain 130

Supply Chain Compliance Fit Automation 130

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Is your organization embracing key strategies in industrial automation to optimize processes and accelerate growth? Disruptive technologies and innovative solutions are boosting automation in the industrial landscape.

Automation 52

Automation Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Value chain 52

Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

SMEs Western Manufacturing Technology Show (WMTS) 2025 is reportedly set to deliver a transformative experience for Western Canadian manufacturers, with the launch of the SmartMTX Pavilion in partnership with the Manufacturing & Export Enhancement Cluster (MEEC) and a strategic colocation with the Automation Expo & Conference (AEC).

Smart manufacturing 69

Smart manufacturing Supply Chain Automation Process control 69

Automation Mag

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Beginning with CNC machining in the 1950s and 60s, industrial automation took its first strides with computing. emerged with process control systems, robotics and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems in the 1970s through the 1990s. They needed specialized expertise and new components. Industry 3.0

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 69

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Automation 69

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 28, 2024

Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience Geopolitical chaos is driving the need for robust PLM solutions that can enhance supply chain resilience, manage risks, and ensure compliance with varying international regulations, crucial for maintaining continuity in industrial operations. appeared first on Frost & Sullivan.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Artificial Intelligence Automation Compliance 52

Control Engineering

JULY 24, 2022

Bundy Group , an investment bank and advisory firm, provides an update on mergers & acquisitions and capital placement activity in the automation market. The second half of 2021 has continued to witness a tremendous amount of mergers and acquisition and capital raise activity in the automation sector. Courtesy: Bundy Group.

Automation 52

Automation Process control Supply Chain Robotics 52

iBASEt

AUGUST 4, 2022

While all manufacturers are straining in the current environment due to COVID pandemic-driven supply chain and labor scarcity issues and the growing impact of inflation on the economy, small and mid-sized business (SMB) manufacturers are being hit particularly hard. The primary beneficiary then was the ERP system.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Supply Chain Function 98

Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

Today, pharmaceutical production plants must embrace more flexible production and faster process implementation to reduce time to market for new product developments. They also need improved supply chain management to ensure better product quality and more stable/reliable product supply, and they need to reach target yields faster.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Smart manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Benchmarking 98

iBASEt

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Embedded Quality in MES MES is a hub for managing production activities, including resource allocation, work-in-process tracking, and scheduling. An MES with integrated quality management automates checks at every stage, capturing real-time errors and minimizing defect risks.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain 59

E&T

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The nature of the factory floor and supply chains continues to evolve, hailing a new era of efficiency and agility driven by automation, data analytics, and interconnected systems. Innovative technologies have the potential to revolutionise every aspect of the value chain.

Manufacturing 69

Manufacturing Supply Chain 3D printing Smart manufacturing 69

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Learning Objectives Explore the process of scaling up from an R&D environment to an automated food-grade production facility. System integration insights When kicking off a project with a key process control scope, the state of the art of the process technology should be as well known by the team as possible.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Process control 52

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

JUNE 21, 2018

Supply chain relationships. Some of the challenges that have arisen out of increased completion include more pressure on supply chains, customer consolidation and the potential impacts of tariffs on pricing. Advanced process control. Robotics/advanced automation. Changing product/service mix.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Rapid prototyping Smart manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This latest Series combines AI and automation to immediately respond to customer supply and demand changes through continuous, autonomous updates and offers flexibility and customisable options to address production needs, to make autonomous factories a reality.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Assembly Line Process control Automation 52

Control Engineering

JANUARY 1, 2023

These plants are often using control technologies that are 20 to 40 years old. In many cases, the control system is reaching end of support, which can lead to many problems. Supply chain issues make it harder to find replacement parts for aging control systems, generating long lead times and extended outages.

Process manufacturing 98

Process manufacturing Automation Process control Benchmarking 98

i4.0 today

JUNE 4, 2024

As part of its broader and ongoing quality enhancement initiatives, SolarEdge strives to better monitor, control, and improve manufacturing operations across all plants, including EMS partners, emphasizing how quality is paramount to the organization. For more information, please visit cogiscan.com.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Electronics Process control Supply Chain 59

ATS

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

In many cases, production volumes are high, and operations are automated to drive down costs and reduce product variation. Automation also helps to ensure cleanliness and avoid contamination. The huge investments in automated manufacturing need high volumes to pay back, so utilization measures such as OEE become crucial.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain 59

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Hot topics in Control Engineering, for September 2023, for stories posted in the last three months included PID Control, Control Engineering’s 2023 Leaders under 40, model predictive control and more. When that’s the case, six strategies can simplify the process. Links to each article below.

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Artificial Intelligence Beverage Process control Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Information is a major asset for any company trying to maintain their supply chains and improve operations. During Automate 2023 in Detroit, a few companies emphasized sensor technology as a way to glean valuable insights. Chris Vavra , web content manager, CFE Media and Technology, cvavra@cfemedia.com.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Automation Supply Chain Function 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Hall, discusses gold mine SCADA modernization and COVID-19 vaccination process controls. Hall included SCADA project at a gold mine and process automation for a COVID-19 vaccination manufacturer. Pharmaceutical manufacturing: COVID-19 vaccine process controls. System Integrator of the Year, George T.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Process control Pharmaceutical Automation 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 5, 2023

Ever-changing customer expectations and demand for faster time-to-market, coupled by soaring inflation, supply chain disruptions and production backlogs are putting a strain on the region’s production. However, the world’s manufacturing powerhouse is now at a critical inflection point.

Smart manufacturing 89

Smart manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Artificial Intelligence 89

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Visibility of control and optimization data in real-time. Personnel shortages, supply chain pains, sustainability initiatives and a cloud-connected world have all acted as catalysts for change in process manufacturing. The DCS is evolving, empowering worker skillsets.

Process manufacturing 98

Process manufacturing Manufacturing Supply Chain Function 98

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 22, 2023

For example, Rockwell Automation offers Plex, a multi-tenant SaaS, cloud-native smart manufacturing offering that includes fully integrated, easy-to-deploy solutions for advanced manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management systems (QMS), supply chain management (SCM), asset performance management (APM), and production monitoring.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 52

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Compliance 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Learning Objectives Instrumentation, controls, digitalization help Shell with sustainability efforts. Open process automation will advance optimization, sustainability, ability to attract younger engineers. The 2023 ARC Industry Forum, in Orlando, Feb. The 2023 ARC Industry Forum, in Orlando, Feb. 27-March 27. Courtesy: Mark T.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Process control Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

be changing how stakeholders approach automation, controls and instrumentation? Control Engineering asked these questions and others about smart manufacturing and digital transformation to Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, and an industry expert on Industry 4.0 on LinkedIn.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing Manufacturing 98

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A plastic manufacturer wanted to overhaul their legacy control system to reduce inefficiencies and waste. The system integrator chosen for the project improved process control and information flow to provide real-time data through the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Learning Objectives. MORE ANSWERS. CONSIDER THIS.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Process control Supply Chain Manufacturing 52

Fastener News Desk

MARCH 4, 2025

These products include automated insertion systems, hand tools, nailing and stapling equipment, power tools, and riveting systems, all essential for enhancing productivity across various manufacturing and construction applications.

Automotive 52

Automotive Aerospace Form Automation 52

Nexus Integra

OCTOBER 28, 2022

A company based on Business Intelligence uses analytics, above all, to make better business decisions about the production chain, supplies, personnel, business alliances, optimized products/services, among others. 10 benefits of counting with an industrial automation system. Supply chain automation.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Automation Process control 52