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Industrial Companies Move Toward Open Automation Tech

Automation World

ExxonMobil, Intel, and Wood PLC share their experiences with UniversalAutomation.org’s shared source runtime execution engine for interoperable, plug-and-produce automation.

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The Downloadable Metal 3D Printer

Modern Machine Shop

To illustrate the power of a laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing system that is open source, Venkata Karthik Nadimpalli passes a magnet over a sleeve of metal filings held over a solid, 3D printed block of steel. It is likely the most widely used additive manufacturing process for metal part production.

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Enhancing Quality and Process Control in Advanced Manufacturing With Edge Computing

Metrology

By processing data closer to its source, edge computing offers manufacturers real-time insights, enhanced process control, and predictive maintenance capabilities, and thereby revolutionizing quality and efficiency on the factory floor.

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Flexxbotics updates FlexxCORE to help robotic companies scale production

Robotics Business Review

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics today announced the latest release of FlexxCORE, the patent-pending technology at the center of its Flexxbotics system. The company said the new release delivers more powerful capabilities for machine tending, quality control, and robotic production.

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Caron Engineering Automation Solutions Improve Process Control

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Caron Engineering Inc. Caron Engineering showcases its latest technology for automation, tool monitoring and process control.

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Sunnen Presents Vertical Honing Systems for Increased Process Control

Modern Machine Shop

Source: Sunnen Products Co. The SV-3000 features a Beckhoff-based industrial control with proprietary Sunnen2 software, designed to include EtherCAT industrial communication for fast response time and increased process control. Sunnen Products Co. showcases the SV-3000 series vertical honing systems.

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Honeywell User Group 2024

Gary Mintchell

I checked in to the only source I have, Control Global , who somehow maintains contact and once again published the email show daily. Looks like the highlight from the keynote is that once again Honeywell Process is reorganizing. I didn’t rate an invitation to this year’s Honeywell User Group. They have reorganized.