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How to optimize industrial motor communications, Part 3, smart manufacturing

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Understand how motor-drive communications help enable smart manufacturing. Motor communication insights Motor-drive communications using industrial Ethernet protocols can help enable smart manufacturing. In smart manufacturing, digital twins predict operations we expect.

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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.” Today Magazine.

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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, The future of AI in manufacturing will be able to help with machine learning algorithms to reduce downtime, improve efficiency and extend equipment lifecycles.

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Smart motor market growth due to increased automation, IoT technology

Control Engineering

The smart motors market has grown significantly in recent years, owing to increased industrial automation and the incorporation of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The fast rise of industrial automation across several industries has increased demand for smart motors.

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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? Harrison: MES will be one of the main drivers of digital transformation efforts.

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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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Hexagon Invests $100 Million in Divergent Technologies Inc.

Fabricating & Metal Work

The patented process combines AI-optimized generative design software, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and automated assembly to build lightweight automotive parts and frames. Parts are 3D printed and assembled autonomously, reducing manufacturing time and human intervention.