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Three motion control trends for 2023

Control Engineering

While the situation has improved for many commodities since the depths of the pandemic shutdowns, especially mechanical components, vendors of motion control systems expect extended lead times to continue through at least 2023. While connectivity and digitalization are key elements to helping customers achieve their Industry 4.0

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Hannover Messe 2023 Day Two: Partnerships, collaboration key for manufacturing growth

Control Engineering

Corey Jurek, a technology consultant for Rockwell Automation, described a pick-and-place robot with the robot arm provided by Comau. Rather than have the robot arm and other pieces from other manufacturers causing a potential headache for users, Jurek said they simplified the process.

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Hannover Messe 2023 Day One: Manufacturers emphasizing industrial transformation, flexibility

Control Engineering

Industrial transformation insights Hannover Messe’s theme for the 2023 event is industrial transformation. For many manufacturers, industrial transformation is about being more open from a product perspective and giving engineers more flexibility. The workers might not be there, but the demand remains strong.

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How sensors enable smart factories and more efficient manufacturing

Control Engineering

Although some of these have started to get eased, 2023 is still expected to be a challenging year for the manufacturing industry with many transitions ahead. One of the most interesting transitions in manufacturing is the trend toward digital transformation. Digital transformation, along with Industry 4.0,

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How to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 1, data types

Control Engineering

What communications protocols are being used with industrial motors and drives and what needs to be communicated? Are motor and drive communications getting easier or more difficult with smart manufacturing industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things initiatives in light of cybersecurity risks?