Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

Yokogawa has sent a couple of process automation announcements recently. The second concerns strengthened industrial network support in CENTUM in the Control and Safety System family of solutions. The post Yokogawa Updates OpreX Process Automation Family appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MAY 28, 2025

the companys quality analytics software solutions have evolved to provide real-time, automated capabilities. While SPC itself is a standard methodology that uses tools like control charts and capability analysis, the evolution of Minitabs solution is how its latest offering receives the Real-Time label.

Beverage 57

Beverage Quality Management System Process control Automation 57

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 26, 2025

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics today announced the latest release of FlexxCORE, the patent-pending technology at the center of its Flexxbotics system. The company said the new release delivers more powerful capabilities for machine tending, quality control, and robotic production.

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Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

ISA100 WCI, NAMUR, ODVA, PI, VDMA, and ZVEI Plan to Partner with FieldComm Group and OPC Foundation to Collaboratively Develop the Process Automation Device Information Model Standard. New co-owners of the PA-DIM specification include ISA100 WCI, ODVA, PROFIBUS/PROFINET International, NAMUR, VDMA, and ZVEI.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 9, 2024

I checked in to the only source I have, Control Global , who somehow maintains contact and once again published the email show daily. Looks like the highlight from the keynote is that once again Honeywell Process is reorganizing. It’s all hard to tell what’s up with the major automation suppliers in this era.

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Control Engineering

JANUARY 4, 2023

Learn how IEC 61499 and IEC 61131-3 are impacting universal automation. Learn about universal automation’s benefits and how technology such as Ethernet-APL and edge devices will improve users’ intelligence. Smart factory and automation insights. Universal Automation is pushing towards a factory floor standard.

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Automation Control Algorithm Process control Industry 4.0 98

Cisco Manufacturing

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Examples are, mobile robots, AGV(automated guided vehicles), and manufacturing infrastructure. For these processes to run over wireless infrastructure, the communications technology must deliver against strict application requirements for performance and reliability. 3) Process automation monitoring. Non-Real-Time.

Automation 111

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 4, 2024

Source: Sunnen Products Co. The SV-3000 features a Beckhoff-based industrial control with proprietary Sunnen2 software, designed to include EtherCAT industrial communication for fast response time and increased process control. Sunnen Products Co. showcases the SV-3000 series vertical honing systems.

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Control Engineering

JULY 29, 2022

Automation helps manufacturers expand when skilled workers are unavailable. OEMs involved with engineering, information technology, automation management and operations management understand that project timelines have shortened and speed to market is paramount. Learning Objectives. Digital transformation tools can help.

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Automation Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Automation Mag

JANUARY 10, 2023

However, the one that it has reinforced is the importance of being able to control the entire manufacturing process. Without complete process control, manufacturers are vulnerable to ever-changing buyer demand, unpredictability in supplier delivery, threats of substitutions and the rise of new competitors.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

There has been a shift in how the manufacturing industry thinks about automation. With no end in sight to the labor shortage, automation is becoming a necessity, especially for smaller manufacturers. Automation is no longer optional for these manufacturers. Finally, we have a story from Athena Manufacturing.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Source: binder Industrial applications are growing more complex, imposing high requirements on connector systems, according to binder USA, which specializes in circular connectors. It said they open new opportunities in fields such as automation, robotics, and measurement and control technology. The Camarillo, Calif.-based

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 8, 2024

Source: Binder USA Binder USA LP, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, last week announced that it is offering connectors from its M12 series as surface-mount devices, or SMDs). It claimed that its SMDs can enable streamlined and automated processes. The Camarillo, Calif.-based

Robotics 118

Robotics Robotics Automation Process control 118

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Source: Waste Robotics Greyparrot and Waste Robotics partnered earlier this year to enhance Waste Robotics’ sortation capabilities. With Waste Robotics, the Greyparrot Analyzer is at work characterizing material streams and identifying the most impactful opportunities for automated robotic sorting.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics, which delivers workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, today announced that Ruland Manufacturing Co. has selected it to deliver autonomous process control in its FANUC RoboDrill workcells.

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Robotics Robotics Manufacturing Process control 122

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2024

Source: Flexxbotics Flexxbotics has announced that its robotic technology is now compatible with FOBA Laser Marking + Engraving products for machine tending. In addition, the integration offers closed-loop feedback to the robot for autonomous process control, it said. Kniptash, FOBA’s sales manager for Americas.

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Modern Machine Shop

JULY 28, 2024

Source: Blum-Novotest Inc. introduces the FormControl X, a user-friendly measurement software for machining centers, designed for automated quality control of workpieces in individual and series production. The process is managed based on the recorded measured values and previously defined warning and control limits.

Automation 52

Automation Process control Function Sourcing 52

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Source: binder Today’s demanding industrial applications require compact, robust connectors that can reliably transmit high currents and voltages, noted Binder USA LP. Due to its properties, it can be used in drives, automation, intralogistics, and mechanical engineering—for example, in fans, pumps, and packaging machines.

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Quality Management System Process control Automation Sourcing 111

Robotics Business Review

AUGUST 9, 2024

Leading manufacturers are already using the new M8 12-pin circular connectors in length-measurement systems and laboratory automation. Source: binder USA As robotics become more common in warehouses and manufacturing facilities, modern machines are becoming smaller and more powerful. The Camarillo, Calif.-based

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The essay on Emerson Process Experts about decoupling software, hardware, I/O in control systems piqued my interest as Emerson’s “response” to the Open Process Automation Forum’s work. Three recent items from Emerson just came my way. I know that Honeywell, for example, began its development work even before OPAF.

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Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FormControl X software automates quality control of workpieces in individual and series production with data accessible from various devices away from the machine tool. Source: Blum-Novotest A robot is often the first thing that comes to mind when industrial automation is mentioned.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 19, 2024

German sensor company SICK and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a joint venture to be established for their production and further development.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JULY 10, 2023

Robotics and automation are central to Industry 4.0 Pertinent examples of robotics, autonomy and AI in the manufacturing and logistics context are autonomous ground or aerial vehicles, intelligent assistive cobotics, and AI-assisted machine and process controls. Source: ABI Research, 2019).

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Manufacturer's Monthly

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

With full control over the network, organisations can prioritise critical applications, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure seamless integration with advanced technologies such as IoT, robotics, and AIunlocking new levels of efficiency, innovation, and scalability.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The major automation technology providers have invented and unleashed many ways customers can reduce carbon footprint. The report’s economic modelling was undertaken by independent economist Steve Lucas of Developmental Economics, in conjunction with ABB Energy Industries and supported with desktop research of academic and industry sources.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Source: binder For demanding environments, Binder USA LP has introduced a new generation of molded M16 connectors, which it said are engineered to deliver reliability and performance even in the harshest conditions. The new M16 connectors have been redesigned to be modular and easier to handle.

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Quality Management System Process control Fit Function 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Is your organization embracing key strategies in industrial automation to optimize processes and accelerate growth? Disruptive technologies and innovative solutions are boosting automation in the industrial landscape.

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Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Source: Renishaw Inc. Configured for easy communication between the system and a variety of automated work cell equipment, integration into an automated cell is simplified. Automation software and hardware have been developed to improve integration in automated cells. Renishaw Inc.

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Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 21, 2025

Source: Prime Technical Services Inc. PTSI) showcases Tool Monitoring Adaptive Control (TMAC), Caron Engineering ’s CNC tool monitoring and process control. Prime Technical Services Inc. TMAC can help shops reduce scrap rates by catching tool issues and breakage in real time, minimizing waste.

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Fabricating & Metal Work

JULY 21, 2023

Hastings Air Energy Control Inc., The company constantly improves and develops new automated solutions to assist the industry in overcoming labor challenges and meeting corporate sustainability goals, while lowering energy costs in their facilities. Hastings Air Energy Control’s IVEC Command. New Berlin, Wis.,

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Sourcing Automation Composites Manufacturing 96

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Learning Objectives Explore the process of scaling up from an R&D environment to an automated food-grade production facility. System integration insights When kicking off a project with a key process control scope, the state of the art of the process technology should be as well known by the team as possible.

Automation 52

Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Process control 52

Gary Mintchell

JULY 14, 2022

Technology pundits have extolled hydrogen as an energy source that makes sense from environmental and sustainable points-of-view for many years. Automation Technology for Toyota Australia’s Hydrogen Production and Refueling Plant. We are finally on the cusp of a breakthrough. Animated video with English subtitles. .

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Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Review training and new technologies Rockwell Automation offers with its partners at Automation Fair in Boston, Nov. Rockwell Automation Fair sustainability insights Energy management challenges include cost, security and sustainability, though an upgraded energy management calculator can help. Courtesy: Mark T.

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Automation Compliance Artificial Intelligence Process control 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Tregaskiss will display its TOUGH GUN® TT4E and TT4A nozzle cleaning stations, which automate spatter removal to extend robotic MIG gun and consumable life and will also display its BA1 cobot air-cooled MIG gun. New Robotic and Factory Automation Solutions. FANUC will also feature new factory automation. www.bernardwelds.com.

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MEM

MAY 25, 2023

Martin Gadsby, VP of Optimal Industrial Automation, looks at how industrial automation can support the creation of a circular economy for medical plastic. Moreover, as most components are made from oil-based virgin raw materials, they are advancing the depletion of non-renewable sources.

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Automation Cycle time Composites Sourcing 52

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 2, 2024

Source: Verisurf Software Inc. Users can now receive single-source consultation, quoting, transactional support and relationship management for complete metrology solutions. Users can now receive single-source consultation, quoting, transactional support and relationship management for complete metrology solutions.

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Process control Sourcing Automation Manufacturing 52

Modern Machine Shop

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Specializing in this metal presents unique difficulties when optimizing machine productivity, as automation and advanced toolpath strategies successful for other metals are often impractical. The granular level of reporting and revision control onboard the Harmoni system make determining the source of errors relatively simple.

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Revision control Made-to-spec Process control Automation 105