3 Critical Factors for Industry’s Future
Automation World
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Rockwell Automation digs deep into the cybersecurity, sustainability, and workforce issues impacting the discrete manufacturing and processing industries.
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How Smart Process Sensors Benefit Discrete Manufacturing
Automation World
JANUARY 8, 2024
Intelligent instruments, along with digital networking technology optimized for typical machine applications, are bringing front-line features to discrete manufacturing applications.
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New enabling technologies from Automate 2025
Robotics Business Review
MAY 15, 2025
DETROIT — With more than 40,000 attendees and 800 exhibitors, Automate 2025 this week was a prime place to see and learn about the latest industrial automation. Here are some of the latest enabling technologies for manufacturing and logistics as part of our ongoing Automate coverage.
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Inventory management key to maintaining a competitive edge
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 11, 2025
Image: /stock.adobe.com For Australia’s discrete manufacturers, inventory management is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of production processes, maintaining product quality, and achieving sustainable growth. Efficient inventory management helps manufacturers save resources, cut costs, and avoid disruptions.
Accenture Expands Manufacturing and Supply Chain Capabilities with Staufen Acquisition
Automation World
APRIL 2, 2025
The focus of this acquisition is on the development of AI, digital twins and supply chain and manufacturing software platforms for the discrete manufacturing industries.
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SIBERprotect delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems
Design World
APRIL 12, 2024
SIBERprotect brings the SOAR (Security, Orchestration, Automation, Response) concept to cyber-physical systems… The post SIBERprotect delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems appeared first on Design World.
Automated Robotic Inspection Cells for 3D Measurement
Gary Mintchell
MAY 10, 2024
This news brings together things I’m interested in (robotic, automated) with things on my peripheral (3D measurement). It should be interested to all of you within the discrete manufacturing market. Note: they use the term “revolutionalising” (British English), I am more cautious using that term.
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The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum Announces Certification Program
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 1, 2024
I have two pieces of news regarding The Open Process Automation Forum. I have unfortunately seen enough of these open automation standards attempts to wonder if this one will go much farther—especially given the maturity of the market. These came just as I was wondering if the organization had been making any more progress.
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Revving Up Discrete Manufacturing: Is Your Manufacturing Data Ready for AI?
iBASEt
AUGUST 15, 2024
The Current State of AI in Complex Discrete Manufacturing AI clearly has staying power and will continue to gain momentum as new use cases and applications are discovered. The complex discrete manufacturing industry is already making strides in AI adoption. Predictive analytics is another area where AI excels.
Hexagon Invests 100 MUSD In Autonomous and Sustainable Manufacturing
Gary Mintchell
JANUARY 27, 2023
a pioneer of green manufacturing technologies with the first modular digital factory for the automotive industry. Divergent has developed an alternative production process to traditional vehicle manufacturing called DAPS (Divergent Adaptive Production System) that addresses economic and environmental challenges head-on.
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Transform your manufacturing business with supply chain management
Manufacturer's Monthly
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Image: pikselstock/stock.adobe.com Is your manufacturing business leveraging supply chain management (SCM) effectively? It seems that the balance between dependable suppliers and cost-effective materials has reached its end for discrete manufacturers. Read on to discover the key benefits.
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Applications now open for 2024 Canadian Automation Awards! Deadline: October 18
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Apply today to the Canadian Automation Awards. This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! The latest automation technologies and solutions can go a long way in managing problems and improving efficiencies in manufacturing facilities.
Manufacturing AUTOMATION introduces the Canadian Automation Awards!
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
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
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
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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Bonfiglioli encourages manufacturers to adopt new energy efficiency standards
Manufacturer's Monthly
AUGUST 8, 2022
Bonfiglioli is a worldwide designer, manufacturer and distributor of a complete range of gearmotors, drive systems, planetary gearboxes and inverters, which satisfy the most challenging and demanding needs in industrial automation, mobile machinery and renewable energy. . Adopting a new standard .
Nominations open for Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award!
Automation Mag
JULY 2, 2024
Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award program celebrates long-serving members of Canada’s discrete manufacturing and automation sectors by recognizing workers who have been employed in the industry for at least 25 years and who have made significant contributions to advance it.
Flexible and Affordable Purchase Options for Shop Floor Software
Fabricating & Metal Work
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
ShopFloorConnect is scalable and well-suited for manufacturers in a variety of industries, including metalforming and metal fabrication, machining, injection molding, discrete manufacturing, packaging, food, beverage, and more. There are multiple hardware interface options for any ShopFloorConnect setup.
Addressing manufacturing labor shortages
Control Engineering
APRIL 30, 2023
Workforce development insights Manufacturers’ biggest challenge continues to be attracting and retaining a quality workforce and the demographics indicate this won’t be going away as workers get older. of manufacturing leaders in the U.S. million manufacturing jobs will remain unfilled in the U.S. alone by 2030.
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Nominations open for Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award!
Automation Mag
JUNE 26, 2023
Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award program celebrates long-serving members of Canada’s discrete manufacturing and automation sectors by recognizing workers who have been employed in the industry for at least 25 years and who have made significant contributions to advance it.
ABB Identifies New Frontiers for Robotics and AI in 2024
Gary Mintchell
MARCH 5, 2024
The impetus relates to ABB’s continued expansion into new segments not previously served by robotic automation. AI-enabled mobile robots can transform sectors like discrete manufacturing, logistics and laboratories,” said Segura. Not to mention, ABB is celebrating 50 years of robotics innovation this year.
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How robotics-as-a-service can help manufacturers with operations challenges
Control Engineering
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Robotics insights The consumer packaging industry faces significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and a worker shortage, leading to a need for increased automation. Courtesy: Chris Vavra, CFE Media and Technology “Automation is inevitable,” he said. There is no way out.”
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Growing Into Mediocrity
Gary Mintchell
MAY 10, 2024
I devoted Tuesday this week to exploring Automate, the robot/vision/automation trade show produced by A3. Interesting to delve further into Rockwell Automation’s latest strategy by visiting Otto, the autonomous mobile robot company recently acquired. One thing to note was where consolidation is and has taken place.
Are Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Control Connected?
Automation World
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Find out how analytics technologies, such as Model Predictive Control (MPC)—along with artificial intelligence—are impacting production operations, not just in the continuous processing industries, but discrete manufacturing as well.
Enhancing manufacturing with ERP: growth and efficiency unleashed
Manufacturer's Monthly
APRIL 23, 2024
Image: Amonthep/stock.adobe.com Discover how you can enhance and streamline your manufacturing operations, boost efficiency, and drive growth for medium to larger sized businesses. Enter MYOB Advanced Manufacturing, a cloud-based ERP solution that interconnects every facet of an enterprise, end to end.
Applications for the 2023 Canadian Automation Awards close Oct. 20!
Automation Mag
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Apply today to the Canadian Automation Awards. This is a chance to showcase successful automation implementation within Canadian discrete manufacturing plants! The latest automation technologies and solutions can go a long way in managing problems and improving efficiencies in manufacturing facilities.
Implementing a hierarchy of automation safety
Control Engineering
JULY 19, 2022
Safety comes in many forms and is a critical aspect of manufacturing operations. The considerations surrounding design and implementation of industrial automation safety are extensive, with specialized training required to fully address each potential issue. Safety Insights. Engineering controls to reduce risk .
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Software improves AI, automation flexibility
Control Engineering
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
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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Next-generation Machine Visualization Solution
Gary Mintchell
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Emerson enhanced its presence in discrete manufacturing with its acquisition of parts of the old GE Intelligent Platforms business. The post Next-generation Machine Visualization Solution appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection. They’ve updated the PACSystems HMI platform. Easy-to-use, smartphone-like graphical displays.
Nominations now open for 2024 ‘Top 10 Under 40’! Deadline is April 26
Automation Mag
MARCH 25, 2024
Recognize the prodigies and future leaders of the industry through Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s annual Top 10 Under 40 contest. Nomination deadline is April 26 This program celebrates the achievements of the next generation of leaders working in the discrete manufacturing and automation technology industry in Canada.
Machine vision, automation streamline logistics and warehousing operations
Control Engineering
JULY 21, 2022
Due to staffing shortages and major supply chain issues, manufacturers are willing to emphasize automation more to meet surging demand. Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) used machine vision and sensing technologies to move around freely and a key part around automation when it comes to logistics.
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How to automate: Best Control Engineering advice, August 2023
Control Engineering
AUGUST 11, 2023
How to automate insights Automation continues to enable manufacturing efficiency with fewer experienced workers available, Control Engineering explains in the “How to automate” August 2023 print and digital edition. Industrial automation, including state-of-the-art motion controllers, need to effectively share data.
Tech transformation for manufacturers
Manufacturer's Monthly
MARCH 11, 2024
Streamlining, data access, cost control and other business management benefits for manufacturers. Manufacturing is all about balance. Too many manufacturers are still using older software systems to manage their staff, workflow, and inventory. The result?
Automation upgrades reduce sortation system wiring and lower costs
Control Engineering
AUGUST 2, 2023
Learning Objectives Understand how a sorting company upgraded their automation systems to improve operations. Automation insights NPI, a Texas-based mail sorting design company, worked on emphasizing and shortening the time to a return on investment (ROI) by upgrading its automation systems.
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AI in manufacturing: Where it’s been and where it’s going
Control Engineering
JUNE 29, 2023
Manufacturing AI insights The integration of AI into discrete manufacturing aligns with the concept of Industry 4.0, The future of AI in manufacturing will be able to help with machine learning algorithms to reduce downtime, improve efficiency and extend equipment lifecycles.
3 ways ABB sees AI driving robotics innovation
Robotics Business Review
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
“AI-enabled mobile robots can transform sectors like discrete manufacturing, logistics and laboratories,” said Segura. AI will see robots enter new sectors The potential offered by AI-enabled robotics is influencing sectors far beyond manufacturing.
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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations
Control Engineering
JUNE 12, 2023
Manufacturing insights Future-proofing manufacturing uses digitization and digitalization and eventually digital transformation to help companies make better and more informed decisions. Leading manufacturers are making the digital transition with help from trusted partners. We started with just the line operator’s body.
Nominations open for the second annual ‘Top 10 Under 40’! Deadline is April 21
Automation Mag
MARCH 16, 2023
Recognize the prodigies and future leaders of the industry through Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s second annual Top 10 Under 40 contest. Nomination deadline is April 21 This program celebrates the achievements of the next generation of leaders working in the discrete manufacturing and automation technology industry in Canada.
Automation is driving manufacturing growth and potential
Control Engineering
JANUARY 18, 2023
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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AI-Powered Automation Decreases Machine Tool Programming Time
Mold Making Technology
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Source | Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence division highlights its automated computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) programming tool called ProPlanAI, that cuts the time to program factory machine tools by 75%. ProPlanAI was announced at the Microsoft Ignite Conference in Chicago, USA.
Three Product Announcements From Honeywell User Group 2023
Gary Mintchell
JUNE 22, 2023
Digital twins exist not only in discrete manufacturing. The platform can be used by companies in industries such as Oil & Gas, sheet manufacturing, and chemicals to test modifications during planned shutdown periods to reduce rework. Well organized and a lot of information. Honeywell’s UPP Suite solution is available now.
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Wintriss Controls Group Software Supports Data-Driven Manufacturing
Modern Machine Shop
JANUARY 30, 2025
ShopFloorConnect is scalable and well-suited for manufacturers in a variety of industries, including metalforming and metal fabrication, machining, injection molding, discrete manufacturing, packaging and more. The company has introduced what it says are flexible, affordable purchase options for the software.
Automate 2023 Day Two: Optimize and simplify manufacturing applications
Control Engineering
MAY 24, 2023
Manufacturing optimization insights Manufacturing technologies are getting more sophisticated in their capabilities, but they’re also getting easier to use so they’re more accessible. Manufacturing technologies are getting more sophisticated and are capable of performing more tasks than ever.
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Benefits of using automation in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing
Control Engineering
MARCH 29, 2023
High-mix, low-volume manufacturing insights A high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing approach allows manufacturers to cater to individual customer needs and preferences while minimizing inventory costs. Manufacturers looking to take full advantage of this are embracing automation solutions.
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PUDU T300 marks Pudu’s move from service to industrial robots
Robotics Business Review
APRIL 22, 2024
The Shenzhen, China-based company said its new robot offers maneuverability, a “map-and-go” feature, and flexible deployment to help manufacturers worldwide. The acceptance of robot deliveries in the industrial sector is higher due to the commonality of automated transportation and manufacturing processes.
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