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Making machine control open, secure

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Learn more machine control systems are evolving and being integrated with modern programming languages and increased automation. Understand some of the challenges manufacturers and end users face with these control systems, which are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks.

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Enhancing manufacturing with ERP: growth and efficiency unleashed

Manufacturer's Monthly

By embracing ERP software and harnessing its distinctive feature set, our team facilitates tailored functionalities and capabilities essential for local mid-sized manufacturers, particularly within the discrete manufacturing sector.”

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From Paper to a Model-Based Enterprise: A Journey Worth Taking

iBASEt

The complex discrete manufacturing industry, with its intricate processes and systems, is no stranger to these challenges. This is where the concept of a model-based enterprise (MBE) comes into play as a practical approach to dealing with the demands of the competitive manufacturing landscape.

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Three motion control trends for 2023

Control Engineering

Supply chain issues: The trend that just won’t quit. It’s impossible to look at any aspect of manufacturing without addressing the elephant in the room: Pandemic-induced supply chain issues continue to impact almost every industry. In some ways, it’s just more apparent as the pressure to automate increases.”.

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Six industrial robotics trends for 2023

Control Engineering

Trends in the industrial robotics market include increased digitalization and automation and an emphasis on making robots easier to use. Sustainability is a growing trend throughout manufacturing and industrial robots are no exception. said labor shortages are “far and away, the number one trend” driving industrial automation adoption.

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Hannover Messe 2023 Day One: Manufacturers emphasizing industrial transformation, flexibility

Control Engineering

Automation remains a major priority for manufacturers looking to keep up with demand as labor woes continue to persist. So do supply chain challenges, though they aren’t as a big a problem as they were in 2022. The preferred method of delivery is less pen and paper and is more digital and automated. “We

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Intelligent manufacturing: The Canadian story

Automation Mag

AI implemented at the mill targeted supply chain demand forecasting. The human factor There has been a long-standing fear in the industry that automation technologies can possibly take away jobs. It was used to improve productivity, to ensure that all assets were performing at their highest levels.