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IMTS / Hannover Messe Chicago Recap

Gary Mintchell

ABB has developed over 30 new robot, software digital and educational products and educational tools in the last year, designed to help industrial manufacturers of all sizes increase their operational performance and gain better access to a well-trained workforce. • Reduced Dynamic Mode reduces wear and increases availability. • Automation.

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In-Mold Sensor Technology Assists With Sustainability Goals

Mold Making Technology

The software implements a digital component tracking to achieve new levels of understanding and control over the molding process. The in-mold sensor data is processed using artificial intelligence (AI) based on 50 years of experience in basic materials science, reaction kinetic simulations and real manufacturing data.

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The Benefits of Early Engineering Involvement in an Automotive Build

MEM

The Benefits of Early Engineering Involvement in an Automotive Build : Manufacturers are increasingly looking to find innovative and forward-thinking ideas to combat the challenge of remaining competitive whilst still reducing costs, maybe the biggest challenge they face today.

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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag LSR Double-bill at Fakuma 2023

i4.0 today

In a cycle time of just 17 seconds, this IntElect LSR package manufactures 256 individual 0.06-gram The turnkey system coordinates every processing step to efficiently manufacture 256 LSR parts every 15 seconds with minimal flash and material waste. gram single wire seals with absolute precision and stability.

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Digital transformation tools improve plant sustainability and maintenance

Control Engineering

Due to perceived cost and disruption concerns, people are hesitant to start or continue their digital transformation; however, it’s recommended to focus on one problem at a time, then worry about scaling up. Preventive maintenance can locate leaks early and calculate proper pressure ratios while maintaining cycle time.

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HART-IP simplifies Ethernet-APL transition

Control Engineering

The HART communication protocol is a digital information exchange between a smart process control field device. Ethernet-APL combines existing digital communication technologies in the process manufacturing industry. Ethernet-APL combines existing digital communication technologies in the process manufacturing industry.

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How electrification of linear actuators improve material handling automation

Control Engineering

Figure 1: Forward-thinking factories incorporate multiple of interconnected machines and devices that take advantage of advanced actuator features to enable a fluid, synchronized and safe manufacturing process. Courtesy: Thomson Industries, Inc. Motion parameters.