Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

and digital twins offer manufacturers an opportunity to improve safety by enhancing situational awareness. objects, which can give the manufacturer better insights on how to improve safety. This necessitates a digital or virtual representation of the physical manufacturing system, using digital twins and asset administration shells.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Tom Knauer, global industry manager of factory automation with Baluff GMBH, spoke at a breakout session on implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions for robots using sensor-level protocols at International Manufacturing Trade Show (IMTS) 2022 in Chicago. Efficiency, flexibility and visibility through sensors in robots.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Automation insights Manufacturers at Pack Expo are focusing on delivering comprehensive yet user-friendly solutions, addressing challenges like the skills gap and high customer demand in the packaging and logistics industries. Issues like the skills gap and high customer demand remain constant issues.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

and smart manufacturing technologies. “We have a work cell with authentic equipment, materials, and real-world situations that they’ll be using in their careers.”. The lab features an array of ABB robots and software to provide students with the experience and knowledge of Industry 4.0

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

For additional questions and answers, see a related article: More answers about motor-drive communications.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2023

11-13 event includes “partners, vendors, and exhibitors are working together to create actionable sustainable solutions in manufacturing, materials, and design as well as through improved processes on the show floor.” Pack Expo Las Vegas, as of mid-July, expected more than 2,000 suppliers in more than 40 vertical markets.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Courtesy: ODVA, Control Engineering Also see… Part 1: How to optimize industrial motor communications, intro, data types Part 3: How to optimize industrial motor communications, smart manufacturing Part 4: How to optimize industrial motor communications, cybersecurity Edited by Chris Vavra , web editor, CFE Media and Technology, cvavra@cfemedia.com (..)

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Control Engineering

JULY 17, 2023

Smart motor insights The smart motor market in the U.S. The Chinese market for smart motors is expected to reach $257.3 is expected to generate $1 billion in sales by 2033. Based on product type, the 24V sub-segment is expected to grow at a 5.1% annual pace from 2023 to 2033, depending on application. million by 2033.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 17, 2023

Researchers in Arkansas and two other states will be using a $5 million grant to increase use of artificial intelligence and robotics in chicken processing to reduce waste in deboning and detect pathogens. The grant from the U.S.

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DO Supply

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In the era of smart manufacturing, the demand for versatile, efficient, and safe motor control solutions has never been higher. This article explores the key attributes of PowerFlex drives and their critical role as the heartbeat of smart manufacturing, driving operational excellence and sustainability in todays competitive landscape.

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