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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, which is characterized by advancements in technologies like the industrial internet of things (IIoT) and robotics. Of course, this isn’t news to anyone in the manufacturing space.

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Taking a dynamic approach to safety

Control Engineering

Machine safety insights Industry 4.0 and digital twins offer manufacturers an opportunity to improve safety by enhancing situational awareness. Asset administration shells (AAS) exchange asset-related data between assets and production orchestration systems or engineering tools and acts as a link for Industry 4.0

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Three motion control trends for 2023

Control Engineering

While connectivity and digitalization are key elements to helping customers achieve their Industry 4.0 That’s changing, though, due in some part to pandemic response as manufacturers prepare for future events that could keep employees from working on site and keep plants from running. “As

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

Control Engineering

“It’s about flexibility and control,” said Ramon Boncompte, a sales director and co-owner of Industrial Shields, whose company sold industrial programmable logic controllers based on open-source hardware. We’re about saving resources and having the customer use our products to gather the data they need.”

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FABTECH 2022: Where Innovation Meets Opportunities

Fabricating & Metal Work

The innovative LC 3 fiber laser cutter opens up a broad spectrum of cutting applications for industries ranging from construction and agriculture machinery to mechanical and electrical engineering, shipbuilding, automotive and aerospace. An established sales and service network with local parts sourcing ensures customer satisfaction.