Control Engineering

AUGUST 27, 2022

Different control systems, like PLCs, are now capable of multiple functions and purposes, and are now more data-oriented. More specifically, PLCs are now designed to support data-driven applications by offering a number of key functions. PLC and PAC Insights .

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Automation Cycle time Function 104

Control Engineering

MARCH 1, 2023

Learning Objectives Understand how edge computing can help companies realize Smart Manufacturing goals. Edge computing technology insights Edge technologies help manufacturers get the most out of a Smart Manufacturing initiative. One of the cornerstones of the Smart Manufacturing or Industry 4.0

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

For the 2023 meeting, “Technologies like digital twin, cloud, machine learning, edge computing, IoT, cybersecurity technology, additive manufacturing, augmented reality, and more are enabling new business processes and obscuring traditional functional boundaries,” noted ARC Advisory Group on its ARC Industry Forum page.

Automation 69

Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Supply Chain 69

Control Engineering

MARCH 3, 2023

Learn how industrial edge implementations can apply analytics and other functionality to motion and CNC applications so the CNC can focus on what it’s designed to do. It also functions as an interface with the cloud, which will now be supplied with processed data, decreasing data traffic. initiatives.

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Control Engineering

AUGUST 28, 2022

FDT Group has released its new approach to smart manufacturing, FDT 3.0, To help companies reap the rewards of smart manufacturing, FDT Group has introduced the FDT Unified Environment (UE), also known as FDT 3.0, IIoT Insights. For end-users, system, and device suppliers, FDT 3.0 Courtesy: FDT Group.

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Smart manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Automation Function 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Learn more on MES and edge computing by seeing the related webcast, article and other resources. Experts from the webcast answered additional audience questions related to MES, edge computing and related topics Link to the related edge computing and MES webcast, article and other resources. by the Level 2 systems. Edited by Mark T.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Automation Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Factory Worx

APRIL 28, 2022

In this article, we will discuss about Industry 4.0, In highly competitive manufacturing industries, proper production management and effective distribution strategies assist a business stay competitive. They restructure the traditional functions due to new data and new configurations and the capabilities of smart linked devices.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR), big data, digital twins, cloud and edge computing, manufacturing execution systems (MES), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and many other smart manufacturing solutions are all built on, or have access to, the IIoT foundation.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Control Engineering

JULY 20, 2022

The “light edge” provides all the functionalities of the first tier, but also connectivity across a broader range of OT protocols, along with buffering, filtering, payload transformations, and some IT data exchange. How the cloud benefits manufacturing. Courtesy: Yokogawa.

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Function Value chain Automation 105

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Courtesy: Stratus, Conperio Technology Solutions Modern manufacturing revolves around MES functionality, a fundamental need for trust in the data, a secure infrastructure and a growing emphasis on incorporating intelligence and analytics into an integrated ecosystem of applications.

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Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Automation Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Simply converting a single plant floor’s legacy “sneaker net” reporting practices from handwritten papers to electronic files might be all that is needed for some, while others want full smart manufacturing practices that completely automate processes and connect interoperable systems at multiple locations.

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Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Electronics 94

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Customer expectations of all markets are high — the IIoT and smart manufacturing customers are no different. IO-Link sensors provide process, event and service/device data and support IIoT function. For example, Nike has 1.52 quintillion shoe variations and some car companies have 40,000 driver seat variations.

Robotics 52

Robotics Robotics Smart manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

As the AAS contains all of the information and functionalities of an asset, it acts as a link between I4.0 This requires a continuous and holistic risk assessment to ensure stable operations, increased productivity and reduce downtime in a smart manufacturing environment.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Value chain Smart manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Rollout to the second factory with all the functionality listed above. Rollout to the third factory with all the functionality listed above. The project enabled the manufacturer because the platform would grow with them and allow for expansion into other functional areas and multi-site deployments. MORE ANSWERS.

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Beverage Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Function 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Today, with SCADA being so easy to implement and taking on more analytic functions, it has become the staple for every serious manufacturer. Below find 7 key SCADA developments critical for manufacturers to know today. smart manufacturing and digital transformation. SCADA integration with industrial databases 4.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 52

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Function Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 7, 2022

These help customers crack intelligent manufacturing challenges from point to line and from surface to surface, and reap the dividends of the digital era. A one-button calibration function can reduce the user’s operational threshold and help companies meet the production requirements of the small-volume flexible manufacturing model.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automation Robotics 52

Control Engineering

APRIL 4, 2023

Germany), Industrie du futur (France), Made in China 2025 (China), or Smart Manufacturing (US), to name a few. 11] E-money revolutionizes the blockchain – Achema article by Dr.-Ing. Digital transformation in industries goes by different names, such as Industrie 4.0 Fan, How Can Web2-Based IoT Businesses Join the Web3 Revolution?,

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence 64

Control Engineering

MARCH 25, 2023

Broeke discussed the increasing trend towards the use of edge servers, where enterprise cloud functionality is transparently and seamlessly brought on-premise, reducing communications overhead, accelerating responsiveness and increasing resilience. Edge technology can enable the owner to know where the unit is currently located.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Function Automation Robotics 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 1, 2022

Smart Manufacturing, or installing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. Who are the other stakeholders with interest in a functional and capable network, and how are they providing input or staying informed of changes? Is it corporate IT, site engineering, or dedicated OT staff? Assess the current cybersecurity state.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Function Smart manufacturing 52

Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There’s so much more in terms of cross-functional teams in manufacturing organizations in sectors like steel, energy, and automotive. This article was first published in the September/October 2022 issue of Manufacturing AUTOMATION. We’re seeing an integration of engineers and skilled trades,” says Groves.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Automotive Robotics 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 11, 2023

Manufacturing, OEM value reconstruction, service digitization Creating a digital factory has been the inevitable choice of manufacturing enterprises to improve production efficiency, flexibility or reduce energy consumption and costs. A digital intelligent factory, smart manufacturing, helps achieve that.

Automation 52

Automation Prototype  Function Beverage 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Without getting too deep into the state machines of a drive, the drives are set up in such a way that they cannot function improperly. For additional questions and answers, see a related article: More answers about motor-drive communications.

Discrete manufacturing 52

Discrete manufacturing Smart manufacturing Compliance Fit 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 7, 2023

I think it would be useful for us to start by discussing the ways in which the growth in smart manufacturing — by which I mean the use of more sophisticated electronic controls and other computing components — has increased the demand for enclosures due to the need of course to protect that equipment. Read the full transcript below.

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Automation Electronics Function Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 28, 2023

Real-world examples will help fill skills gaps with smart manufacturing. Does the need for that actually outweigh the design, materials, insulation and automation costs associated with creating that functionality? Automation can do quite a bit, but do not over-reach automation’s capabilities. This has been edited for clarity.

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Automation Smart manufacturing Robotics Robotics 52

Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Choosing a Profirive drive does really interesting things like automatically attaching pieces of data to function blocks or simplifying multiple drive configuration. If it’s a Profidrive, your engineering tool will ask if you want to import this as vendor X, Y, Z drive, or as a Profidrive drive?

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Cycle time Smart manufacturing Discrete manufacturing Process control 52

Control Engineering

MARCH 21, 2023

Real-world examples will help fill skills gaps with smart manufacturing. At the end of the project I feel like we’re able to build a lot of increased flexibility and functionality into the control system to patch around that design hole, but at what cost? Automation cannot cure overly complex operations.

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Automation Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Smart manufacturing 52

Foley

JULY 11, 2023

Back to the Table of Contents Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Industry AUTHORS Aaron K. Tantleff | atantleff@foley.com Alexander Misakian | amisakian@foley.com In the hyper-connected era of Smart Manufacturing, accelerated by “Industry 4.0,” ” manufacturing is undergoing a digital revolution.

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Manufacturing Compliance Supply Chain Form 40

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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Smart manufacturing Manufacturing Compliance Discrete manufacturing 52

Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Read the complete article online at: [link] Modular Tooling Systems Enable Versatility in Hole-Drilling Operations Source | Iscar USA Moldmakers now have efficient, adaptable drilling tools to meet the precision and depth requirements of various mold components. Read the complete article online at: [link] Source | Incoe Corp.

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Sourcing 3D printing Quality Management System Cycle time 52