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Video: Applying control concepts to the adoption of industry 4.0

Control Engineering

Learning objectives Review some of what digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) means for automation, controls, and factory operations. See examples from the field of how to apply Industry 4.0 Examine steps in applying Industry 4.0 elements to a Lean methodology.

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AI in manufacturing: Where it’s been and where it’s going

Control Engineering

Manufacturing AI insights The integration of AI into discrete manufacturing aligns with the concept of Industry 4.0, which is characterized by advancements in technologies like the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and robotics. Of course, this isn’t news to anyone in the manufacturing space.

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Automation is driving manufacturing growth and potential

Control Engineering

Automation and manufacturing insights. Automation is a rapidly growing part of manufacturing that touches nearly all end markets and industries today. Automation is driving economic growth, Industry 4.0. Automation is driving Industry 4.0, Because of automation advances through Industry 4.0,

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Three motion control trends for 2023

Control Engineering

While it may be too early to say we are living in a true “post-pandemic world,” most manufacturers have turned an important corner. What does that mean for the motion control industry and where do we go from here? Andy Sklierenko, vice president of stepper motor manufacturer Moons’ Industries , sounded a similar note.

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How sensors enable smart factories and more efficient manufacturing

Control Engineering

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 with many transitions ahead.

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IMTS emphasizes the importance of information

Control Engineering

After four years, the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) returned to McCormick Place in Chicago. The show took all four halls at McCormick with an emphasis on automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, heavy machinery and much more. The rise of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0

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Hot topics in Control Engineering for 2022

Control Engineering

Review top 10 articles posted during and before 2022 at www.controleng.com. Also see top 3 covers below with and top 10 Control Engineering articles posted prior to 2022. For future areas of automation coverage based on subscriber research and to contribute articles, see www.controleng.com/2023articles. Learning Objectives.