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Why Are Digital Manufacturing Dashboards Important in Industry 4.0?

Factory Worx

Why Are Digital Manufacturing Dashboards Important in Industry 4.0? Naturally, data and manufacturing dashboards are critical aspects of this process. The manufacturing analytics dashboard converts the never-ending data stream from real-time monitoring devices into simple visual displays and actionable insights.

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Unleash the power of smart manufacturing while ensuring automation and robotic safety

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives: Understand what technologies should be integrated into manufacturing automation and robotic processes Review current, available Industry 4.0 technology trends Learn the needed competences to complete a robotics and automation risk assessment Quickly establish Industry 4.0 To thrive within the Industry 4.0

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Robotics factory expanded in Michigan

Control Engineering

ABB started construction starting on the expansion of its existing North American robotics headquarters and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Mich. – Edited from an ABB Robotics press release by CFE Media and Technology. – Edited from an ABB Robotics press release by CFE Media and Technology.

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George Devol and the History of Industrial Robots

HGR Inc.

The history of industrial robots is closely tied to George Devol, whose magnetic recording technology of the 1930s emphasized the need for factory automation. The term automata refers to devices that operate like a human, whereas robot presents a general meaning. George Devol is well known for his work in industrial robotics.

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How Sensors Are Used to Enable Smart Factories and More Efficient Manufacturing

i4.0 today

With the high inflation, increasing labor costs, labor shortage, energy crisis, and hybrid working, the manufacturing industry experienced significant turmoil in 2022. Although some of these have started to get eased, 2023 is still expected to be a challenging year for the manufacturing industry. has been a buzzword for many years.

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Unleash the power of smart manufacturing

Control Engineering

On day 2, October 18, of the Fall 2022 session of CFE Media’s Virtual Training Week, Ted Rozier, director of engineering at the Mason, OH-based Festo Didactic Solution Center, North America, will present on the topic of “ How to unleash the power of Smart Manufacturing while ensuring automation and robotic safety. ”. technology trends.

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How manufacturers can become modern businesses ready for anything

AU Manufacturing

Article by Rob Marchiori, Australia Country Manager, Cognizant To become future-ready, manufacturers need to focus on data strategies, rich customer experiences, workforce upskilling and action-backed sustainability goals. Over 80% of respondents to the research survey have adopted, or plan to adopt, each of these technologies.