Control Engineering

APRIL 3, 2023

Hot topics in Control Engineering, for March 2023, for stories posted in the last three months included Microsoft DCOM, edge computing and controllers, new automation technologies, advanced analytics sustainability and more. Links to each article below. Five tips for integrating edge computing are highlighted. See video.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Logistics Automation 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 14, 2022

Implementing 5G and mobile edge computing is helping companies reap the benefits of automated technological solutions through digital transformation. Inevitable revolutionary changes in the near future call for manufacturers to upgrade their facilities by implementing infrastructure changes across the board. Learning Objectives.

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Assembly Line Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 105

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

As remote automation increasingly involves multiple data producers and many distributed consumers, the need for intelligence at the edge becomes essential. How should automation companies respond to unsolicited offers? Four questions for automation companies to consider are highlighted. On the cover. The shift from Industry 4.0

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 40

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence 40

Control Engineering

JANUARY 31, 2023

Hot topics in Control Engineering, for December 2022, for stories posted in the last three months included control system management, industrial robot trends, MQTT, most-viewed Control Engineering stories in 2022 and more. Links to each article below. Six industry trends are highlighted.

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Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Automation 52

AU Manufacturing

MARCH 8, 2023

Robotics, computers, voice recognition software, virtual assistants, music composition, and chatbots, most recently including the infamous ChatGDP. Greater efficiency AI has the power to optimise your supply chain by automating repetitive and time-consuming tasks, reducing the occurrence of errors, and increasing efficiency.

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Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Artificial Intelligence Automation 86

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Also: See additional discrete sensor and process sensor stories. Automate 2023 Day Three: Sensors gaining insights under the surface Manufacturers highlighted sensors and information systems designed to go beyond what is shown on the surface and give customers real insights.

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Supply Chain Fit Automation Robotics 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Key development tools and standards ensure interoperability among many EtherCAT devices and manufacturers. Soft robots grip with the right amount of force. MIT researchers created a system that lets robots effectively use grasped tools with the correct amount of force. Engineering Leaders Under 40, Class of 2022.

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Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics Automation 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

According to ARC Advisory Group, failure rate data for automation systems is not precise and supporting information presents a wide range of actual failure rate experiences. For many automations systems, the time along the x-axis ends up in a range of between 15 and 50 years. Modular procedural automation. Courtesy: Yokogawa.

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Process control Function Compliance Automation 105

Control Engineering

AUGUST 11, 2022

5G wireless communication can help process manufacturers realize digital transformation. 5G can help in many ways including cloud robotics, remote monitoring and more. A proof-of-concept was performed with remote control technology to prove 5G could be successfully used in a process manufacturing facility.

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Robotics Robotics Process control Function 52

Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

be changing how stakeholders approach automation, controls and instrumentation? Control Engineering asked these questions and others about smart manufacturing and digital transformation to Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, and an industry expert on Industry 4.0 on LinkedIn.

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Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing Manufacturing 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

APRIL 18, 2023

In response, metalworkers continue to invest in automation, robotics and machinery to speed up their processes, manufacturing highly precise and accurate components and parts. The company is a consultant and systems integrator of hardware, conveyors, mezzanines, sorters, robotics, automation and software.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Form Automation 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Automation Insights. An increase in demand for products form food manufacturers has led them to automating their packaging process in an effort to increase efficiency. The initial costs and ROI of this process vary from company to company. The initial costs and ROI of this process vary from company to company.

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Automation Beverage Robotics Robotics 59

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Automation insights Manufacturers at Pack Expo are focusing on delivering comprehensive yet user-friendly solutions, addressing challenges like the skills gap and high customer demand in the packaging and logistics industries.

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Automation Logistics Artificial Intelligence Robotics 52

Control Engineering

JULY 20, 2022

The field networks and automation host—distributed control system (DCS), programmable logic controller (PLC) or other automation devices—keep the process under control, and there is basic data retention using a process historian. This is the OT side of the operation. and unstructured data (video, images, files, etc.).

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Artificial Intelligence Function Value chain Automation 105

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 10, 2023

SCADA also is being delivered with rapid development tools to enable high degrees of scalability through importing, exporting, and automated replication functions for cloning and multiplying configurations. smart manufacturing and digital transformation. For example, depictions of robot positions can match real world conditions.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 52

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Function Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

AUGUST 22, 2022

Robotics Insights. Many companies are utilizing robot integration in their programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Researchers believe using a more automated process will reduce system complexity and system maintenance needs. Integrating robots can be time-consuming, tedious and expensive. Courtesy: Profinet.

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Robotics Robotics Function Automation 98

i4.0 today

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Technologically-advanced twin-shot automotive single wire seals The main Sumitomo (SHI) Demag stand (Hall B1, Stand 1105) features a fully electric IntElect 180/570-250 injection moulding machine equipped with an LSR package comprising a twin dosing system, robotics, and vacuum and venting peripheral equipment.

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Cycle time Automotive Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Several examples could be used, but examples below focus on a position servomechanism , widely used in industrial robots, autonomous vehicles and many other, not only industrial, applications. The limits of a classic PID controller are seen in a typical controlled system (plant) analysis. Position servosystem identification.

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 15, 2024

I ndustrial robot programming has evolved massively since the days of punch tape and paper-based flowcharts. At the same time, the rise of computer-based programming led to the emergence of all sorts of robot programming software, more user-friendly interfaces, offline programming, and CAD integration.

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