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Critical Manufacturing and L&T Technology Services to Support Danfoss’ Smart Manufacturing Journey

i4.0 today

The Critical Manufacturing MES is designed from the ground-up to embrace Industry 4.0 technologies and provide a comprehensive pathway to smart manufacturing of sophisticated and complex products. success, will enable us to drive better business outcomes for our manufacturing and industrial clients.”

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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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How to benefit from digital twins, new servos, machine performance advantages

Control Engineering

Machine design, motion control insights Digital twin software with emulation capabilities adds lifecycle value, as explained at the Rockwell Automation booth at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023. Manufacturing execution system software provides better performance visibility to improve machine fleets, locally or globally.

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Taking a dynamic approach to safety

Control Engineering

Machine safety insights Industry 4.0 and digital twins offer manufacturers an opportunity to improve safety by enhancing situational awareness. Asset administration shells (AAS) exchange asset-related data between assets and production orchestration systems or engineering tools and acts as a link for Industry 4.0

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More answers on bridging the gap from edge to cloud MES to make automation more effective

Control Engineering

Additional information on MES and edge computing is available in a related article, “ Learn about bridging the gap from edge to cloud MES to make automation more effective.” How can MES help industrial digital transformation and automation integration? This approach will lead to new applications, tasks and job roles.

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Teaching, preparing university students for the future with robotics

Control Engineering

ISU has partnered with ABB Robotics to provide a training program with industry-leading technology and curriculum support. Current and future ISU students will graduate with the skills they need to succeed in the future of industry and robotic automation. and smart manufacturing technologies.

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How to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 1, data types

Control Engineering

What communications protocols are being used with industrial motors and drives and what needs to be communicated? Are motor and drive communications getting easier or more difficult with smart manufacturing industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things initiatives in light of cybersecurity risks?