Control Engineering

JULY 22, 2022

Industry 4.0 IO-Links work optimally, flexibly and autonomously to provide solutions to systems when gathering data for industries that demand advantageous capabilities for horizontal and vertical integration and self-diagnostic adeptness. The purpose and vision of Industry 4.0 Before the Industry 4.0

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i4.0 today

MARCH 2, 2023

This is also reflected in industrial production. Manufacturing processes are continually adapted and optimized; products are increasingly being individually manufactured. ProDOK is the I&C-CAE system for the planning and operational support of process control equipment in process plants.

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Control Engineering

JULY 17, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how Ireland fosters collaboration and innovation among manufacturers. See how workforce development and training initiatives can support innovation in manufacturing. Learn about innovative manufacturing projects underway in Ireland. Industry 5.0 insights Whereas Industry 4.0

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

MARCH 14, 2023

The new Alfa Laval ThinkTop V20, the next generation of hygienic valve indication units, is driving digital transformation within the process industries. Moving valve position monitoring into the Industry 4.0 era delivers competitive advantage.

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ATS

JUNE 4, 2024

These factors drive manufacturers to reconfigure production lines and re-engineer production processes. What if demand shifts again before new manufacturing processes are fully implemented? Adaptive manufacturing appears to offer a solution. What is adaptive manufacturing? Industry 4.0

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Manufacturing Tomorrow

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The acquisition expands the Epicor portfolio of Advanced MES capabilities to help manufacturers increase productivity by modernizing their production environments through digital work instructions, advanced process control, and real-time visibility. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Quantis

JUNE 5, 2024

Introduction: The Debate Around 5-Layer Architecture Models in 4.0 IT OT Beverage Manufacturing In social media, one reads criticism about the 5-layer architecture model according to ISA S95 again and again. The lowest layer comprises the devices, sensors and actuators used in production to collect data and control physical processes.

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i4.0 today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

With this latest release, Honeywell builds on more than 20 years of proven technology and expands the support of Experion PKS Highly Integrated Virtual Environment (HIVE), making users’ existing system smarter at automatically assigning controls and connecting to more devices. Today Magazine.

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ATS

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Share Complex products require complex manufacturing processes, and that’s the essence of high-tech manufacturing. Machinery and controls are highly sophisticated and often tightly integrated. This blog answers the question, “What is high-tech manufacturing?” A high-tech factory challenges the maintenance function.

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ATS

MARCH 26, 2024

Share Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations are challenging environments for asset maintenance. Availability of production machinery and ancillary services such as HVAC and utilities are critical to controlling costs, but stringent regulatory requirements constrain how work is done. Referencing the Industry 4.0

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ATS

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Share Smart sensors in manufacturing will give operations and maintenance managers new tools for monitoring equipment health. This blog provides an introduction to smart sensor technology, discusses how it forms part of the Industry 4.0 The emergence of smart sensors in Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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eFlex Systems

APRIL 16, 2023

Boost new efficiencies, enhance operational excellence, and improve quality.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nearfield Instruments, a leading innovator in advanced process control metrology solutions, is proud to announce the receipt of a purchase order for its flagship QUADRA High-Throughput Process Control Metrology product. For more information, visit www.nearfieldinstruments.com. Today Magazine.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 29, 2023

During my five years post-manufacturing career at Control Engineering magazine, I had developed a discipline of rising early, reading some industry news, and posting to the CE news site. I renamed the blog to Gary Mintchell’s Feed Forward (a process control term and the title of my Editorial Page in the magazine).

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Marshall Wolf Automation

JULY 25, 2022

We’ve all heard of the industrial revolution, but have you heard of Industry 4.0? Since 2006, when the term “Smart Manufacturing” was first coined, industrial manufacturers have been focused on improving the transmission and analysis of production data. What kind of technology is implemented in Industry 4.0?

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i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Junkosha, pioneers of sophisticated fluoropolymer application technologies, has chosen SEMICON Europa to announce the launch of its EPTFE Flat Cable designed for critical components in manufacturing and inspection equipment. This makes precise process control essential for companies that manufacture advanced semiconductors.

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i4.0 today

JUNE 4, 2024

Cogiscan, a leading connectivity and TTC solution provider for the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce that SolarEdge Technologies selected Cogiscan’s comprehensive machine connectivity platform and Track Trace Control (TTC) solution, as part of its ongoing digital transformation initiative for manufacturing operations.

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MEM

JUNE 14, 2023

With its smart Industry 4.0 capabilities, integrated webserver and autonomous functionalities, bi-directional I/O options, robust measurements, and thermographic imagery, the LWIR-640 is ideal for use in a range of applications, including automation, machine vision, and process control.

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MEM

MAY 22, 2023

Designer and manufacturer of complete industrial thermal systems Watlow, and leader in industrial automation, process control and data management, Eurotherm, will exhibit at SPS Italia, from 23 to 25 May, 2023, at Fiere di Parma. The need for digitally enhanced products that embed Industry 4.0

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ATS

APRIL 5, 2024

Share Manufacturing processes should be in a state of constant evolution, becoming ever more efficient as waste is driven out. Product upgrades are another change driver, requiring process alterations for new and improved features, and safety and maintenance concerns can prompt yet more changes.

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Control Engineering

MAY 16, 2023

Control Engineering’s top 5 pieces of content over the past week covered pump control, PID loop tuning and women in manufacturing. How open process automation will shape the future of pump control While Industry 4.0

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Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced it has acquired eFlex Systems , a provider of cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) technologies. I am thrilled to bring eFlex Systems into the Epicor family!

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MAY 17, 2024

As the industrial automation landscape continues to transform rapidly, manufacturing execution systems (MES) are becoming pivotal for optimizing production processes and ensuring operational efficiency. Recent developments highlight a shift towards agile, data-driven systems, reflecting the trend of Industry 4.0

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MEM

JUNE 15, 2023

Heat treatment processes are a crucial component of many manufacturing processes, and thermal loop solutions have become increasingly popular for achieving improved temperature control and consistent outcomes. But many OEMs are missing opportunities where thermal loop solutions offer more than just greater control.

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eFlex Systems

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Connected process control solutions with integrated IoT devices is not just a game-changer on the plant floor, its transforming training as we know it.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Earlier this month, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC) opened its two-day Australian Manufacturing Innovation Showcase at The Timber Yard in Port Melbourne. Manufacturers’ Monthly attended the event and spoke with three Australian innovation success stories. Sleep Corp.

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Modern Machine Shop

APRIL 16, 2023

Photo Credit: Nikon Metrology Nikon Metrology ’s Inspect-X Automation OPC UA Interface software is designed to simplify the way manufacturing execution systems (MES), statistical process control systems or handling robots communicate with Nikon’s X-ray computed tomography (CT) machines. factories.

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Mold Making Technology

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Photo Credit, all images: Verisurf Automated metrology is pervasive in manufacturing today, but not just for quality verification. Various types of coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), also called sensors, combined with applicable software, are being put to work across the manufacturing enterprise for many applications.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 6, 2023

ATS Corporation has successfully completed its acquisition of ZI-ARGUS, a subsidiary of Zuellig Industrial. The company has a strong focus on process control, factory floor automation, data centre and Industry 4.0 ZI-ARGUS is an independent automation systems integrator in the ASEAN region and Australia.

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i4.0 today

JULY 6, 2023

Customers of Panasonic Industry’s industrial motors, HM-series HMIs, Panasonic PLCs, or the Industry 4.0 communicator FP-I4C can now find a comprehensive and state-of-the-art data portal: the Panasonic Industry InfoHub.

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Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Internet is littered with articles about Industry 4.0. Adoption of digital industrial processes have accelerated since the German government led this initiative to maintain national industrial prowess. One of the main features of Industry 4.0 One of the main features of Industry 4.0

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Mold Making Technology

MARCH 1, 2023

In honor of our quarter of a century around the sun , here are 25 technologies and trends we’ve covered consistently in MMT from 1998 to 2023: 3D printing Aluminum Automation Coatings Control technology Cooling, conformal Data/Industry 4.0

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eFlex Systems

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With data-driven insight, manufacturers can now solve issues before they have a chance to become costly problems. Read the blog to learn more.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

ready (optional) Benefits include: Increased productivity and precise process control guaranteeing excellent results Energy-efficient power supply unit (>95%), saves on energy cost A flexible system that can accommodate a wide range of part sizes Modular unit, easy to service and maintain.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

AUGUST 2, 2022

. – August 2, 2022 – Frost & Sullivan recently researched the North American manufacturing Industry 4.0 and digital transformation analytics market and, based on its findings, recognizes Northwest Analytics (NWA) with the 2022 North American Manufacturing Industry 4.0 solutions.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JULY 23, 2024

Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing webinar series delved into the topic ‘ Transitioning from Assembly Lines to Smart Factories for the Future.’ Led by industry experts, the session highlighted the transition from traditional assembly lines to smart factories, focusing on the integration of disruptive technologies in manufacturing.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JULY 23, 2024

Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing webinar series delved into the topic ‘ Transitioning from Assembly Lines to Smart Factories for the Future.’ Led by industry experts, the session highlighted the transition from traditional assembly lines to smart factories, focusing on the integration of disruptive technologies in manufacturing.

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