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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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Four manufacturing applications that benefit from under-rider AMRs

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Understand how autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can help manufacturers. AMR insights Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) can play a key role in manufacturing because of their name: They’re autonomous and do not require constant human intervention the way an automated guided vehicle (AGV) would.

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How to automate: Best Control Engineering advice, August 2023

Control Engineering

How to automate insights Automation continues to enable manufacturing efficiency with fewer experienced workers available, Control Engineering explains in the “How to automate” August 2023 print and digital edition.

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ProMat 2023: Intralogistics, software and motion in focus

Control Engineering

Learning Objectives Understand how a material handling focus can help manufacturers, distribution centers and warehouses. Warehousing, distribution center insights A material handling focus can help manufacturers, distribution centers and warehouses, as Siemens explained at ProMat 2023. Review ProMat 2023 Siemens product announcements.

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Control Engineering November 2022 online table of contents

Control Engineering

Manufacturing digitalization: Think differently, working smarter. Manufacturers can change how they operate and make better decisions with automation and controls, but it requires a different mindset and approach. See six growth opportunities for manufacturers. OT threat detection and research benefits for manufacturers.