Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

smart manufacturing and digital transformation. Control Engineering asked these questions and others about smart manufacturing and digital transformation to Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, and an industry expert on Industry 4.0 initiatives. Review differences in Industry 4.0,

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing Manufacturing 98

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Inevitable revolutionary changes in the near future call for manufacturers to upgrade their facilities by implementing infrastructure changes across the board. 5G in manufacturing is already becoming a reality and companies that get ahead of the curve will be well-positioned for the future. Edge Computing Insights.

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Assembly Line Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 105

ATS

MARCH 25, 2025

While the primary goal in maintenance strategy is to keep machines running, it also impacts larger corporate objectives such as lean manufacturing initiatives or overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). For example, lean processes focus on reducing waste. This starts with strategic alignment.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Lean manufacturing Automation Robotics 52

ATS

APRIL 1, 2025

This blog explores the reasons and methods for doing so and provides a checklist for manufacturers seeking to upgrade their efforts. Types of industrial heat treatment furnaces High-volume manufacturers typically use continuous furnaces, while batch furnaces are used for smaller quantity work and special processes.

Composites 52

Composites Manufacturing Form Function 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Control Engineering’s top 5 content over the past week covered advanced process control, PLC programming, device lifecycle management and more. Six questions that can help remove advanced process control roadblocks. Soft robots grip with the right amount of force. Links to each article below.

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Process control Process manufacturing Robotics Robotics 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 8, 2023

Robotics, computers, voice recognition software, virtual assistants, music composition, and chatbots, most recently including the infamous ChatGDP. Processes like inventory management, procurement, and production planning can therefore be systematised by an AI-powered ERP system to drive growth, mitigate risk, and optimize costs.

Supply Chain 86

Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Artificial Intelligence Automation 86

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

An increase in demand for products form food manufacturers has led them to automating their packaging process in an effort to increase efficiency. The initial costs and ROI of this process vary from company to company. Robots and cobots. A recent survey on robotics adoption by Automation World found that 44.9%

Automation 59

Automation Beverage Robotics Robotics 59

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In today’s industrial manufacturing operations, there is increased emphasis on health, safety, and the environment. Over the past 25+ years, the process industry has witnessed a continual evolution of process safety standards. In contemporary manufacturing, operators and technicians need not be located physically on-site.

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Process control Function Compliance Automation 105

Control Engineering

APRIL 3, 2023

Improving sustainability with advanced analytics applications Three case studies demonstrate the ways process manufacturers are leveraging their advanced analytics applications to promote sustainable operations and business practices. Five tips for integrating edge computing are highlighted. See video.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Logistics Automation 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 11, 2022

5G wireless communication can help process manufacturers realize digital transformation. 5G can help in many ways including cloud robotics, remote monitoring and more. A proof-of-concept was performed with remote control technology to prove 5G could be successfully used in a process manufacturing facility.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Process control Function 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Manufacturing digitalization: Think differently, working smarter. Manufacturers can change how they operate and make better decisions with automation and controls, but it requires a different mindset and approach. See six growth opportunities for manufacturers. OT threat detection and research benefits for manufacturers.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 40

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence 40

Automation Mag

JANUARY 20, 2025

T here are various reasons why remote monitoring of motion-controlled manufacturing equipment lets call it instantaneous detection of anomalies off-site to enable rapid intervention on-site is growing. He adds that manufacturers may want to keep existing (old) systems running and need ways of logging into legacy controls.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Function Automation Electronics 40

Control Engineering

JULY 20, 2022

A good cloud platform helps users manage data along the lifecycle, which supports curation and utilization to enable effective data analytics and machine learning (ML) to generate insights that can make manufacturing operations better. How the cloud benefits manufacturing. and unstructured data (video, images, files, etc.).

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Function Value chain Automation 105

Control Engineering

JANUARY 31, 2023

Hot topics in Control Engineering, for December 2022, for stories posted in the last three months included control system management, industrial robot trends, MQTT, most-viewed Control Engineering stories in 2022 and more. Links to each article below. Six industry trends are highlighted.

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Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Automation 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Automation insights Manufacturers at Pack Expo are focusing on delivering comprehensive yet user-friendly solutions, addressing challenges like the skills gap and high customer demand in the packaging and logistics industries. We know automation and robotics, but they know their industries.

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Automation Logistics Artificial Intelligence Robotics 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Automate 2023 Day Three: Sensors gaining insights under the surface Manufacturers highlighted sensors and information systems designed to go beyond what is shown on the surface and give customers real insights.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Fit Automation Robotics 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A modern supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system should be designed to help manufacturers take advantage of digital transformation and should run on modern technology. Key development tools and standards ensure interoperability among many EtherCAT devices and manufacturers. Engineering Leaders Under 40, Class of 2022.

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Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Automation 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Manufacturers’ Monthly gains insight into Beckhoff’s Solutions Provider Program, and discover how the initiative supports system integrators doing incredible work in the manufacturing world. We can provide the link to these particular experts in different fields, whether it’s processing, manufacturing, food and beverage.

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Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Rapid prototyping 52

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The studio offers tutorials on many manufacturing topics such as robotics, coding and additive manufacturing, which have a growing role in manufacturing. The center offers education and tutorials in 3D printing, robotics, engineering and science modules and coding. is equipped with Industry 4.0

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 3D printing Robotics 52

i4.0 today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Technologically-advanced twin-shot automotive single wire seals The main Sumitomo (SHI) Demag stand (Hall B1, Stand 1105) features a fully electric IntElect 180/570-250 injection moulding machine equipped with an LSR package comprising a twin dosing system, robotics, and vacuum and venting peripheral equipment.

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Cycle time Automotive Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

COVER STORY Metalworkers can build supply chains that can bend without breaking thanks to innovative strategies, processes and products. In response, metalworkers continue to invest in automation, robotics and machinery to speed up their processes, manufacturing highly precise and accurate components and parts.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Form Automation 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Moving forward, Ni wants to create robotic metasurfaces with integrated shape-sensing functions to perform real-time shape mimicking of complex, dynamic surfaces in nature, such as the water ripples, fish fins or the human face.

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Prototype  Robotics Robotics Form 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Today, with SCADA being so easy to implement and taking on more analytic functions, it has become the staple for every serious manufacturer. Below find 7 key SCADA developments critical for manufacturers to know today. smart manufacturing and digital transformation. More industrial integration for SCADA 1.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 52

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Function Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 16, 2023

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. Designers are increasingly requiring components and systems to fit unique needs.

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Automation Fit Electronics Cycle time 52

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 4, 2024

Since its debut in 1927, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show has been a cornerstone event in the manufacturing sector. The largest manufacturing trade show in North America is an expansive showcase of the latest technologies that are driving the metalworking and manufacturing industries into the future.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain 3D printing Automation Robotics 52

Mold Making Technology

APRIL 2, 2025

Specializes in high-volume stack, 2-shot and bucket molds, optimizing production efficiency for packaging applications Offers an integrated DFM process and on-site mold tryouts to ensure production-ready molds with minimal adjustments Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Aerospace Consumer Goods 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The metalworking industry will be driven by automation, robots and cobots, and artificial intelligence. A recent panel of job shop industry veterans spoke at Mazak Discover 2023, held at the manufacturer’s North American headquarters in Florence, Ky., For Nicole Wolter, president & CEO of HM Manufacturing, Inc.,

Automation 52

Automation Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Several examples could be used, but examples below focus on a position servomechanism , widely used in industrial robots, autonomous vehicles and many other, not only industrial, applications. The limits of a classic PID controller are seen in a typical controlled system (plant) analysis. Position servosystem identification.

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Function Artificial Intelligence Process control Process manufacturing 52

ATS

APRIL 9, 2025

Below, well discuss work samplinginoperations management, detailing its methodologies, benefits, and integration with lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency and supportprocess improvement. What iswork samplingin manufacturing?

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Manufacturing Lean manufacturing Assembly Line Bottleneck 52