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How to Achieve Successful Control Loop and Process Performance

Automation World

According to process control experts, a detailed and specific set of control valve requirements is more than necessary when it comes to good control loop performance.

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wenglor Expands IO-Link System Solutions With Latest Devices

Control.com

wenglor has added IO-Link masters, IO-Link hubs, and IO-Link converters to its portfolio of IO-Link solutions, enabling fast, bidirectional communication between control systems and devices.

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Can You Build Your Own SCADA System?

Automation World

How to correctly create your own customized SCADA system.

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Going Deep on AI: Lessons from the NFL's Chief Data Officer

Industry Week

Paul Ballew shares how the organization has been using artificial intelligence, long before it became a buzzword.

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Agility Amid Tariffs & Supply Chain Disruptions

Speaker: Karan Talati: CEO and Co-Founder of First Resonance

The rules of manufacturing are shifting—are you ready? Tariffs, automation, and supply chain disruptions are forcing manufacturers to adapt fast or fall behind. Join Karan Talati, CEO of First Resonance and former SpaceX Manufacturing Engineer, in this on-demand webinar to learn how leading manufacturers are: Navigating tariffs with data-driven supply chain strategies Leveraging automation and AI to eliminate bottlenecks Building resilience with predictive supplier management Adapting flexible s

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TfL trials electric construction vehicles to cut carbon emissions

E&T

Transport for London is trialling a new way to cut its carbon emissions by utilising zero-emission construction vehicles.

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King Charles Visits £950M SeAH Wind Factory

Manufacturing Management

King Charles has visited Teesside to view the giant 950M SeAH Wind Teesside factory, which is nearing completion.

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UK Manufacturing PMI Hits 15-Month Low

Manufacturing Management

The 'flash' reading of the UK Composite PMI which measures activity in both the services and manufacturing sectors combined fell to 50.5 this month from 50.6 in January, meeting analysts' predictions.

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Precision in Motion: Oriental Motor’s Latest Advancements

Control.com

Oriental Motor's new rotary encoders and enhanced DGII actuator compatibility offer greater precision and simplified integration.

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BAE Systems Announces 14% Revenue Increase

Manufacturing Management

BAE Systems said it could expand to meet surging demand if governments provide long-term guarantees on increased military spending, after it reported a record order backlog.

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Emerson Opens Applications for 2025 Discrete Automation STEM Scholarship

Manufacturing Tomorrow

Two merit-based scholarships awarded to U.S.

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Emergent Energy Optimizes Steam Systems with Panoramic Power’s Technology

Manufacturers face increasing pressure to curb energy waste and emissions. Emergent Energy specializes in optimizing industrial steam systems, leveraging Panoramic Power’s real-time energy intelligence to drive efficiency. By analyzing steam system performance, Emergent Energy pinpoints inefficiencies and implements targeted improvements. This article explores how data-driven steam optimization transforms wasted energy into measurable savings, ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations.

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Six Decades of Manufacturing in Birmingham for Barkley Plastics

Manufacturing Management

Barkley Plastics, a Birmingham-based plastic injection moulding and toolmaking specialist, is celebrating a big birthday in style after securing a string of exciting new projects.

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EnerSys to Preview New Battery Energy Storage System and Next Generation Charger at LogiMAT and ProMat 2025

Manufacturing Tomorrow

These advanced technologies will help operations better manage energy supply and costs enhancing operational resilience amidst the global energy transition.

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Musk suggests deorbiting ISS early after clash with Danish astronaut

E&T

Elon Musk has recommended that the International Space Station be deorbited earlier than currently planned after getting into a spat with a Danish astronaut.

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Types of maintenance: a guide to choosing the best industrial strategy!

Picomto

What if a simple breakdown could bring your entire production to a standstill? Unplanned downtimes are not only costly but also jeopardize customer satisfaction and your companys competitiveness. Fortunately, solutions exist. Adopting the right maintenance strategy can make all the difference. Whether its corrective, preventive, or predictive maintenance, each method has [.

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Accelerate Americas Manufacturing Agility & Supply Chain Resilience

Discover how to accelerate manufacturing agility and build supply chain resilience in our live webinar on February 6, 2025, at 3 PM PST. Explore insights from a former SpaceX leader on scaling hardware production, balancing speed with quality, and leveraging advanced tools like ION Factory OS. Learn from historical examples and modern approaches to innovation while uncovering how AI and real-time data can automate processes, strengthen supply chain operations, and ensure scalability.

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OnRobot Appoints Tom Herndon as new sales manager for the Americas

Automation Mag

OnRobot has appointed Tom Herndon, as sales manager for Canada and the Americas. Herndon brings 25 years of experience in manufacturing and automation to OnRobot, having gained experience at Schmalz, Joulin and most recently Gimatic. A graduate of Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina with a degree in chemistry, Herndons new role will see him take responsibility for further expanding OnRobots high-growth sales and distribution business, offering a wide assortment of tools for collaborativ

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Combining Power and Process Control with Schneider Electric

Gary Mintchell

People often remind me of problems I tried to solve decades ago now made possible through technology advances and creativity. Some 30 years ago, I tried to concept a system where we could monitor all the electrical power buses in a plant using the data to reveal potential problems with machines along the production line. It didnt fly. One of the few companies that I would expect to be able to put that sort of system into operation would be Schneider Electric.

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igus offers safe, PTFE-free version of its versatile telescopic rail system

Design World

igus has introduced an aluminum version of its drylin NT-60 telescopic rail, eliminating the use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and over 100 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A safer choice for customers, this rail system extends up to 2 m and is suitable for many applications, including vehicles, furniture and medical technology. PTFE is part of… The post igus offers safe, PTFE-free version of its versatile telescopic rail system appeared first on Design World.

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On-site AI for Businesses of Any Size With New Edge Server

Gary Mintchell

We inhabit the early days of figuring out not only which AI (machine learning, large language models, voice, etc.) we need to deploy but also how to deploy it. Both remote servers (the cloud) and local edge servers have advantages and disadvantages. Meanwhile, technology developers are busily devising upgrades to their systems that will enable those deployments.

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Unmasking Energy Waste: Manufacturing’s Hidden Inefficiencies and Costly Impacts

Energy inefficiencies are silent thieves eroding manufacturing profits and sustainability efforts. From overworked pumps to leaky compressed air systems, these hidden drains often go unnoticed without advanced energy monitoring. Panoramic Power empowers manufacturers with granular, device level energy visibility, and real-time insights to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, transforming waste into savings.

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New EtherCAT motion controller, servo drive family

Design World

Allient Rochester (formerly ORMEC) announces the SMLC-e multi-axis motion controller with EtherCAT and the EC-Series EtherCAT servo drive, the latest additions to its Servo Control Solutions product line. These solutions provide performance and control for applications in aerospace and defense, medical and life sciences equipment, semiconductor equipment, packaging, web tension control, and industrial automation.

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Smart Remote Terminal Unit Enhances Security of Operational Technology

Gary Mintchell

Schneider Electric news from the recent Orlando conference. Schneider Electric announced new (operational technology) OT cybersecurity functionality for SCADAPack 470i and 474i. Critical infrastructure customers can now securely manage RTU access in harsh environments as easily as they can manage their employees email access. Cyber threats to water and oil and gas pipelines continue to grow.

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ANYbotics is coming to Australia, New Zealand with Chironix partnership

Robotics Business Review

ANYmal performs automated intelligent inspection tasks in complex industrial environments. | Source: ANYbotics With Chironix Pty. Ltd. as its latest reseller partner, ANYbotics AG is bringing its robots to Australia and New Zealand. ANYbotics is combining its robots with Chironix’s expertise in robotic inspection, integration, and software intelligence.

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Schneider Electric Reveals Patent Introducing AI To Process Safety

Gary Mintchell

More Schneider Electric news from Orlando. In brief: Using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance risk assessments and process safety studies Semi-automate safety lifecycle activities Schneider Electric announced its patent to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to help reduce the likelihood process safety hazards. The innovation automatically, or semi-automatically, analyzes potential process hazards and validates protection mechanisms in an industrial process.

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The Supply Chain in 2025: What to Expect

In 2025, the Supply Chain continues its evolution toward “Logistics 4.0,” inspired by Industry 4.0. Two major characteristics define this transformation: automation, driven by robotic solutions, and prediction, paving the way for an era of planning and simulation powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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1X built its latest humanoid NEO Gamma to better fit into the home

Robotics Business Review

1X said its latest robot, NEO Gamma, marks the next step towards its goal of making humanoids everyday helpers. | Source: 1X Technologies For humanoid robots to become accepted parts of people’s daily lives, they’ll need to act in a human-like manner. At least, that’s what 1X Technologies AS is betting on today with the release of NEO Gamma, the successor to its NEO Beta humanoid.

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Next Generation Wireless Networks: The Foundation for Innovation in Public Safety

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Frost & Sullivan Analyst Perspective Author: Brent Iadarola | Sr. Vice President, Research The Foundation for Innovation in Public Safety The evolution of U.S. wireless communication networks has provided a foundation for unprecedented levels of enhanced connectivity across U.S. public safety platforms. 5G, in particular, is radically changing how public safety entities think about connectivity, triggering an array of compelling opportunities to optimize the way rst responders identify, reac

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2025 Robotics Summit early bird registration ends Feb. 28

Robotics Business Review

Early bird registration for the 2025 Robotics Summit & Expo ends Feb. 28. Buy your full conference pass before then to save 40% ($200) and gain full access to the worlds leading event dedicated to commercial robotics development. Discounts are also available for academia , associations, and corporate groups. Please e-mail events@wtwhmedia.com for more details about our discount programs.

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Next Generation Wireless Networks: The Foundation for Innovation in Public Safety

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Frost & Sullivan Analyst Perspective Author: Brent Iadarola | Sr. Vice President, Research The Foundation for Innovation in Public Safety The evolution of U.S. wireless communication networks has provided a foundation for unprecedented levels of enhanced connectivity across U.S. public safety platforms. 5G, in particular, is radically changing how public safety entities think about connectivity, triggering an array of compelling opportunities to optimize the way rst responders identify, reac

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring

Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?

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Enterijer Mesicki, RoboDK automate furniture milling and sanding

Robotics Business Review

The automated system enables Enterijer Mesicki to improve operational versatility, precision, and efficiency. | Source: Enterijer Mesicki Enterijer Mesicki, with help from RoboDK, has developed a new robotic cell for aggregate processing and milling. The Serbian furniture manufacturer said many Eastern European manufacturers are looking for ways to incorporate advanced technology without compromising the high-quality craftsmanship that is a hallmark of the region’s furniture.

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CSN asks labour tribunal to order the reopening of Amazon warehouses

Canadian Manufacturing

MONTRAL — Amazon’s plan to close its Qubec warehouses is a “massive subterfuge” aimed at “evading its legal obligations and eliminating any union presence within the company”, the CSN argues in a complaint filed on Feb. 20 with the Administrative Labour Tribunal (ALT). “Amazon isn’t ceasing its online sales activities in Qubec.

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Una mirada profunda a las micro pestañas

The Fabricator

Empleados de un taller usan martillos para sacar piezas de un nido mientras estn de pie junto a una de las automatizaciones de troquelado ms avanzadas disponibles. La irona es ineludible y es un escenario que los talleres de fabricacin intentan evitar.

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YYZ Pharmatech Inc. announces residency at JLABS in Toronto

Canadian Manufacturing

TORONTO — YYZ Pharmatech Inc. (YYZ), involved in plasma proteomics, announced that it has been accepted as a resident company of Johnson & Johnson’s global incubator network, JLABS in Toronto. “We are beyond thrilled to join this prestigious community of innovators,” said Mike Badeau, President & COO of YYZ. JLABS is a global network of open innovation ecosystems, enabling and empowering companies to create and accelerate the delivery of life-enhancing health an

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?