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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 to your applications.

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Manufacturing AUTOMATION introduces the Canadian Automation Awards!

Automation Mag

Introducing the Canadian Automation Awards. This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! The pandemic, Ukraine-Russia war, increasing costs and rising inflation rates have had considerable impact on the growth of the manufacturing industry.

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Manufacturing AUTOMATION introduces the Canadian Automation Awards!

Automation Mag

Introducing the Canadian Automation Awards. This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! The pandemic, Ukraine-Russia war, increasing costs and rising inflation rates have had considerable impact on the growth of the manufacturing industry.

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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. Acceptance is growing, but some companies need to overcome financial and cultural barriers to fully adopt and embrace automation as a solution.

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Software improves AI, automation flexibility

Control Engineering

Manufacturers are dealing with a flexibility gap, which is the range between viable small batch manufacturing and high-volume automation. Many companies are having a hard time finding workers and usable automation. However, conventional automation is becoming a less suitable solution these days.

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IMTS emphasizes the importance of information

Control Engineering

The show took all four halls at McCormick with an emphasis on automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, heavy machinery and much more. There were several undercurrents running through the show such as the need for workers, growing demand for robotics and automation and reshoring’s impact on manufacturing.