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Universal automation lays the foundation for smart factories

Control Engineering

Learn how IEC 61499 and IEC 61131-3 are impacting universal automation. Learn about universal automation’s benefits and how technology such as Ethernet-APL and edge devices will improve users’ intelligence. Smart factory and automation insights. and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. They are not alone.

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Suhner to Unveil New Robotic Electric Force Compliance System at AUTOMATE

Fabricating & Metal Work

Smart Automation for High Surface Quality Results Exact contact force with the surface is the single most crucial factor in robotic grinding, sanding and deburring processes. An advanced control algorithm then dynamically adjusts force and automates grinding processes based on pre-programmed parameters. The result?

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Top Applications for Smart Motor Controllers in Industrial Automation

DO Supply

Smart motor controllers (SMCs) are transforming industrial automation by optimizing diverse systems’ performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. By employing innovative communication protocols and adaptive control algorithms, SMCs enhance process efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainability.

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Utilizing controllers successfully in smart manufacturing, digital transformation

Control Engineering

In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart manufacturing, control units such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs) remain essential components in automated operations, helping to streamline processes, enhance productivity and optimize plant performance. “As

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Innovation, Talent and Teamwork Set ANCA Apart in the Cutting Tool Industry

Fabricating & Metal Work

AIMS, known for its integrated automation system, combines grinding, metrology, and materials handling to enable 24/7 tool production across various tool applications. Its open ecosystem allows users to connect, automate, and optimize all production steps for cutting tools used in automotive, medical, aerospace, and other sectors.

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Innovation, Talent and Teamwork Set ANCA Apart in the Cutting Tool Industry

Fabricating & Metal Work

AIMS, known for its integrated automation system, combines grinding, metrology, and materials handling to enable 24/7 tool production across various tool applications. Its open ecosystem allows users to connect, automate, and optimize all production steps for cutting tools used in automotive, medical, aerospace, and other sectors.

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Cultivation of Biomass On an Industrial Scale

i4.0 today

With automation technology from Festo, biomass can be cultivated on a large scale in a highly efficient, resource-conserving way. At Festo, we have been dealing with these questions for some time and are breaking new ground: “ We are transfer our expertise of automation technology to biological processes.