Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

By leveraging data analytics available on an edge computing infrastructure, manufacturers can maximize their assets’ performance, optimize operations, minimize downtime and gain end-to-end visibility to make faster, smarter decisions. Courtesy: Verizon. Developing smart assembly lines. Location accuracy enabled by 5G, mobile edge computing.

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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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ATS

APRIL 1, 2025

View all resources Blog Leadership Strategies for Industrial Maintenance Management 3 mins | Research & Best Practices | Industrial Maintenance Blog Industrial Robot Maintenance 4 mins | Trending Topics | Industrial Maintenance, Industrial Technology Blog What is Process Manufacturing?

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The initial costs and ROI of this process vary from company to company. Robots, specifically Cobots or collaborative robots, have been found to be cost-effective because it eliminates some labor costs and does not require industrial-level electricity. Robots and cobots. More specifically, of those with robots, 34.9%

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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.,

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Collaborative mobile robots. Despite these advances, manufacturers continue to experience staffing difficulties. Collaborative mobile robots represent an emerging solution. In place of human operators or technicians, the robots can venture into hazardous areas for inspection rounds.

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AU Manufacturing

MARCH 8, 2023

Robotics, computers, voice recognition software, virtual assistants, music composition, and chatbots, most recently including the infamous ChatGDP. An AI-powered ERP solution can therefore support manufacturers in making better decisions by providing real-time insights and data analytics.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Operational technology (OT) systems are in more danger than ever of being hacked and manufacturers have to step up their awareness. Digital transformation and IIoT’s impact on process manufacturing. Improved methods for using sensors in robots. Leveraging the OT edge to navigate process manufacturing.

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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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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Universal Robots’ booth was about emphasizing their expertise with their collaborative robots, which were picking up different-sized boxes and placing them on pallets. We know automation and robotics, but they know their industries. Michael DeGrace, a UR+ ecosystem manager, said, “We’re all about working with our partners.

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Control Engineering

JULY 20, 2022

The “comprehensive edge” builds on the first two, while also providing a mechanism to run applications (including AI apps), and to provide application orchestration, device management, support for robotics, and remote engineering from the cloud. and unstructured data (video, images, files, etc.).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

DECEMBER 13, 2022

We can provide the link to these particular experts in different fields, whether it’s processing, manufacturing, food and beverage. It streamlines the process of providing the end user with the expertise they require.”. The industrial automation, robotics, and engineering company catering to Industry 4.0

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Key development tools and standards ensure interoperability among many EtherCAT devices and manufacturers. Soft robots grip with the right amount of force. MIT researchers created a system that lets robots effectively use grasped tools with the correct amount of force. Engineering Leaders Under 40, Class of 2022.

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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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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How sensors enable smart factories and more efficient manufacturing Modern sensor technologies can help manufacturers achieve digital transformation by helping with safe human-robot interaction and autonomous vehicles.

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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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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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Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

This includes the use of modular production lines, collaborative robots (cobots), and reconfigurable manufacturing systems, allowing companies to adjust operations quickly and efficiently. technologies have enabled a shift from reactive process to predictive and prescriptive ones. Additionally, Industry 4.0

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Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

In response, metalworkers continue to invest in automation, robotics and machinery to speed up their processes, manufacturing highly precise and accurate components and parts. The company is a consultant and systems integrator of hardware, conveyors, mezzanines, sorters, robotics, automation and software.

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Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2023

But technology also is delivering the capabilities for 3D animations, based on real-time process data. For example, depictions of robot positions can match real world conditions. This trend is called high performance graphics and is embodied in a standard called ISA-101.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 20, 2025

Companies like Olis Robotics now offer a comprehensive remote look at local and field I/O, motor/motion control tags and memory registers to understand the functioning of an entire PLC system. He adds that manufacturers may want to keep existing (old) systems running and need ways of logging into legacy controls.

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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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Control Engineering

AUGUST 16, 2023

Learning Objectives Learn the advantages of electric linear actuators over their hydraulic and pneumatic alternatives. Learn about the most important factors to consider when automation material handling motion sequences. Learn how machine builders and end-users can ensure a healthy ROI on custom projects making use of electric linear actuators.

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Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 4, 2024

As Travis Egan, Chief Revenue Officer for AMT, puts it, “I think what visitors will really see at IMTS 2024 is that digital manufacturing will truly emerge as one of the biggest themes at the show in September.” These booths will be joined by mobile labs from community colleges, manufacturing institutes and other partners.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 15, 2024

I ndustrial robot programming has evolved massively since the days of punch tape and paper-based flowcharts. At the same time, the rise of computer-based programming led to the emergence of all sorts of robot programming software, more user-friendly interfaces, offline programming, and CAD integration.

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