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IMTS emphasizes the importance of information

Control Engineering

The show took all four halls at McCormick with an emphasis on automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, cybersecurity, heavy machinery and much more. There were several undercurrents running through the show such as the need for workers, growing demand for robotics and automation and reshoring’s impact on manufacturing.

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How sensors enable smart factories and more efficient manufacturing

Control Engineering

One of the most interesting transitions in manufacturing is the trend toward digital transformation. Digital transformation, along with Industry 4.0, However, despite the fancy name, digital transformation is often a vague concept for manufacturers. Robots can pose a variety of hazards to workers.