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Automation upgrades reduce sortation system wiring and lower costs

Control Engineering

Engineers there worked with an automation vendor to improve their equipment, computing power and communication protocols to provide better insights and reduce potential automation bottlenecks. Business continues to boom in the intralogistics industry.

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IMTS: Machine tool hardware, software, efficiency, integration tools

Control Engineering

Advances in machine tool hardware, software, subtractive and additive manufacturing processes and related system integration were among four major Siemens IMTS announcements. New technology functions for the Siemens Sinumerik One computer numerical control (CNC) simplify operation and increase productivity. Courtesy: Mark T.

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ProMat 2023: Intralogistics, software and motion in focus

Control Engineering

Closed-loop digitalization uses data from the real world to create accurate simulations and find and resolve any bottlenecks in design. System integrators and end users in material handling understand and learn how automation can improve operations, making it more horizontally and vertically sustainable.

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Taking a dynamic approach to safety

Control Engineering

As the AAS contains all of the information and functionalities of an asset, it acts as a link between I4.0 A third scenario example looks at process optimization, where operational downtime and bottlenecks may not pose a risk to humans, property and the environment, but they can affect system performance.

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Supply chain management unlocks manufacturing financial power

Manufacturer's Monthly

The balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials seems to have reached its end for discrete manufacturers. Identify and resolve potential bottlenecks in your supply chain before they impact your operations. Collaborative planning modules: Foster collaborative planning and forecasting with your suppliers.