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Digital Continuity, A Driving Force in Manufacturing Productivity

iBASEt

From the introduction of the idea of digital twins twenty years ago, through the proliferation of the Industry 4.0 concept during the last decade, complex product manufacturers have largely focused their digital transformation efforts on the idea of a digital tapestry that provides data integration throughout a product’s lifecycle.

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Three motion control trends for 2023

Control Engineering

These top three trends in the industry are clearly still being driven in direct and indirect ways by ongoing pandemic effects. Supply chain issues: The trend that just won’t quit. While connectivity and digitalization are key elements to helping customers achieve their Industry 4.0

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IMTS emphasizes the importance of information

Control Engineering

There were several undercurrents running through the show such as the need for workers, growing demand for robotics and automation and reshoring’s impact on manufacturing. The rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0 Improving machines and workers in manufacturing. If Industry 4.0

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Digital Continuity, A Driving Force in Manufacturing Productivity

iBASEt

From the introduction of the idea of digital twins twenty years ago, through the proliferation of the Industry 4.0 concept during the last decade, complex product manufacturers have largely focused their digital transformation efforts on the idea of a digital tapestry that provides data integration throughout a product’s lifecycle.

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Hannover Messe emphasizing climate-neutral, networked industry technologies

Control Engineering

Climate change, energy shortages, interrupted supply chains, a shortage of skilled workers: The challenges facing industry are immense. Everything as a service: Manufacturers as service providers You do not necessarily have to buy machines outright to use them. stand and at the stand for the FabOS research project.

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Automation is driving manufacturing growth and potential

Control Engineering

Lee Partners, said automation touches nearly all end markets and industries today, and it will continue to grow, according to his presentation “The Growth Opportunities for Robotics from the Venture Capital Perspective” at the A3 Industry Forum in Orlando. Automation is driving economic growth, Industry 4.0. Supply chain.

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Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Control Engineering

However, the benefits of AI can extend beyond automating manufacturing processes. . For example, through AI/ML, decision-makers can have faster access to real-time information about production lines, supply chains and product operations. This information also can be used by robots to improve their own operation.