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Building a traceability 4.0 foundation for automation

Control Engineering

Traceability is widely used in the world of automation, and for good reason. For example, in the food and beverage industry, traceability consumes the entire supply chain from farmers to packagers and producers to retailers and consumers at the other end. foundation for automation appeared first on Control Engineering.

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Manufacturing, global economy: Mild 2024 recession

Control Engineering

Offset a mile recession in 2024 and depression in 2030 in part with manufacturing automation. Be prepared: Companies have the opportunity to pull ahead and improve automation and efficiency in operations and reduce supply chain bottlenecks. Automation will help. That’s an advantage. CONSIDER THIS.

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How to organize, protect and apply big data in automation

Control Engineering

Manufacturers can improve the customer experience and satisfaction while also achieving better product production through shorter innovation cycles. At a higher level, many manufacturers view such endeavors as part of a wider smart manufacturing strategy linked with Industry 4.0 What is big data?