Wed.Nov 08, 2023

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Why IO-Link Use is Increasing

Automation World

IO-Link’s proven ability to simplify diverse equipment integrations and provide reliable diagnostics is leading manufacturers and OEMs to gravitate toward this I/O technology.

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Keynotes from Automation Fair by Rockwell Automation

Gary Mintchell

I listened to the keynote speeches from Automation Fair this morning while working out. A different perspective from a darkened room at a narrow table with 5,000 (or more) of my closest friends. I’ve listened to maybe 1,000 of these over the past 25 years in media. There are just a few things I’m really listening for. What is the market buzz of the year?

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Schneider Electric and Aveva’s Combined Technology Approach

Automation World

Spotlighting users such as CPG manufacturer Henkel and water/wastewater processor AquaPolo, Aveva explains its cross-industry approach using an industry-specific partner ecosystem.

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COMSOL releases version 6.2 of COMSOL Multiphysics

Design World

COMSOL has announced the release of COMSOL Multiphysics version 6.2, adding data-driven surrogate model functionality for efficient standalone simulation apps and multiphysics-based digital twins. It also features high-performance multiphysics solvers for the analysis of electric motors, up to 40% faster turbulent CFD simulations, and an order of magnitude faster impulse response calculations for room and… The post COMSOL releases version 6.2 of COMSOL Multiphysics appeared first on Design

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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Trio of Technologies Improve Industrial Maintenance

Automation World

How augmented reality, computerized maintenance management and enterprise asset management are increasingly being combined for more effective maintenance operations.

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The Flange Bush Primer

Design World

The flanged bush eliminates the need for a housing. The flange connects directly to the assembly making the mounting easy. NB’s round, square or two-side cut Flange Slide Bush lines offer the best of both worlds – the benefits of a slide bush with the mounting ease of a flange. When your application calls for… The post The Flange Bush Primer appeared first on Design World.

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Fischer Connectors’ miniature UHD connectivity solutions allow for 18 Gbit/s data transfer speed

Design World

Fischer Connectors has released new high-speed connectors and cable assemblies for Ultra High Definition (UHD) audio/video data transfer at 18 Gbit/s in demanding environments, matching the performance speed of HDMI 2.0. “The speed of our audio/video connectivity solutions, 18 Gbit/s, is equivalent to the HDMI 2.0 standard widely used in 4K cinema projectors and Ultra… The post Fischer Connectors’ miniature UHD connectivity solutions allow for 18 Gbit/s data transfer speed appeared first o

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Mercedes-Benz Initiates Digital First Production

Automation World

Three Mercedes-Benz plants are part of this initiative that uses Nvidia digital twin technology, artificial intelligence, cloud updated software.

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New POSITAL absolute encoders have SSI Interfaces

Design World

POSITAL’s new generation of IXARC magnetic absolute rotary encoders is now available with SSI communications interfaces. SSI (for Synchronous Serial Interface) is a widely used communications protocol for many types of sensors, including absolute encoders. SSI is a serial communications system that connects sensors directly to digital PLC’s or microcontrollers through point-to-point wiring systems based… The post New POSITAL absolute encoders have SSI Interfaces appeared first on Design Wo

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Decoding the Future Manufacturing Workforce

Automation World

A look at how emerging roles and autonomous teams will change the structure of industrial work.

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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Used BEV transactions double as second hand market goes green

SMMT

UK used car market grows 5.5% in Q3 2023, with almost 1.9 million units changing hands. Battery electric vehicle (BEVs) sales soar by 99.9%, recording record 1.8% market share. Market up 4.6% year to date, an increase on 2022, but still -9.3% behind pre-pandemic levels. Download the used car sales report for Q3 2023 The UK’s used car market grew by 5.5% during the third quarter, with 1,884,160 units changing hands, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufactu

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The Value of Built-in OEM Technologies

Automation World

Syntegon, a packaging machinery OEM, explains why users should take a serious look at the software technologies provided by the machine manufacturer rather than always looking to third-party suppliers.

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London to use waste heat from data centres to warm nearby buildings

E&T

Waste heat from data centres will be pumped into a new district heat network in London that is designed to warm nearby buildings. The government’s Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF) has awarded £36m to the project that will see a heat network being built in a new development area around Old Oak Common Station and deliver more than 9,000 homes and 250,000m 2 of commercial development.

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Schneider Electric Opens its Largest U.S. Manufacturing Operation

Automation World

Schneider's plant will produce custom-designed low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical products, critical components for distributing electrical power in various settings.

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How Embedded Analytics Gets You to Market Faster with a SAAS Offering

Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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Dusty to Diamond: UTXO Management and Bitcoin Wallet Hygiene

Robotics Automation News

Bitcoin, often referred to as digital gold, has garnered immense popularity as a decentralized digital currency. At the heart of the Bitcoin network lies the concept of Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs), which play a crucial role in the functioning of the blockchain.

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Connecting Data Center Siloes

Automation World

Eaton’s Brightlayer Data Centers suite is designed to unite asset management, IT and operations technology device monitoring, power quality metrics in a single, native application.

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Unveiling the Potential of Bitcoin’s Cross-Chain Atomic Swaps with HTLCs

Robotics Automation News

Cryptocurrencies have revolutionized the way we think about finance and digital assets. One of the most exciting developments in the crypto space is the concept of Cross-Chain Atomic Swaps with Hash Time-Locked Contracts (HTLCs).

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How Multiple Degrees of Freedom Encoders Deliver High Accuracy

Automation World

While OEMs can use several single-axis encoders to measure different directions, doing so is more complex than using pre-integrated and tested multiple degrees of freedom encoders.

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Modernizing MES: A Guide for Complex Manufacturers Adapting to Industry 4.0

As engineers push the boundaries of innovation with groundbreaking hardware products, their success depends largely on the speed and efficiency of production. The challenge? Manual processes and disparate systems lead to multiple versions of documents, incomplete records, and duplicated work, creating a chaotic system of records that is difficult to manage.

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Bitcoin’s Gravity Well: Attracting Wealth with Linked Cryptos

Robotics Automation News

The world of cryptocurrency has seen unprecedented growth and transformation since the inception of Bitcoin in 2009. Initially regarded as a novel experiment, Bitcoin has evolved into a digital gold standard, attracting investors and traders alike.

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Aveva Connects its Software for Industrial Interaction

Automation World

Aveva Connect makes the company’s vision for connected industrial ecosystems available to a broader mix of companies across industry and is reportedly delivering 10% higher profitability, 3x ROI and up to 20% higher sustainability performance.

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Bitcoin’s Poetic Polysignatures: Advanced Multi-Signing Techniques

Robotics Automation News

In the realm of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has always been at the forefront of innovation. One of its notable features is the multi-signature technology, which allows for enhanced security and control over digital assets. However, as the crypto landscape evolves, so too do the demands for more sophisticated security measures.

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Rockwell Automation Continues Growth with Strategic AMR Acquisitions

Automation World

The acquisition of Clearpath and Otto Motors aligns with the growing trend of autonomous production logistics, which has become increasingly essential for meeting production targets and remaining competitive in the industrial sector.

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Embedding BI: Architectural Considerations and Technical Requirements

While data platforms, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and programming platforms have evolved to leverage big data and streaming data, the front-end user experience has not kept up. Holding onto old BI technology while everything else moves forward is holding back organizations. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) aren’t built for modern data platforms and don’t work on modern architectures.

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Handling of Power System Data: Engineering Limits and Data Currency

Control.com

Power systems rely on meaningful data, as do most other processes. Within SCADA environments, individual data points are tracked, compared to limits, and evaluated to obtain current readings.

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Siemens Industrial Copilot Uses AI for Human-Machine Collaboration

Automation World

Siemens and Microsoft announce the release of Siemens Industrial Copilot, which uses generative AI to improve how manufacturers design, develop, manufacture and operate.

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Addressing Normalized TXID and Witness Program Mechanics: Bitcoin’s BIP 140 & 141 Revisited

Robotics Automation News

Bitcoin’s decentralized and trustless nature relies heavily on the integrity and security of its transaction data. Transaction IDs (TXIDs) and witness programs play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability of the Bitcoin network.

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Generative AI for Industrial Cybersecurity

Automation World

Radiflow and CyCraft partner to deploy new industrial cybersecurity technologies that uses generative AI to contain network breaches and stop repeat attacks.

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5 Ways New Manufacturing Companies Are Accelerating Innovation

Next-gen manufacturers are redesigning factories to enable agility at every stage of production. From more timely communication between engineers and technicians to technologies that empower real-time collaboration, they’re getting ahead by making iterations and improvements during a build, across the production line at scale. This level of flexibility means they can develop more quickly than their legacy counterparts.

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Roots CEO recognized as one of Canada’s most powerful CEOs by WXN

Canadian Manufacturing

Meghan Roach, President and CEO of Roots Corporation (CNW Group/Roots) TORONTO — Meghan Roach, President and Chief Executive Officer of Roots Corporation, has been recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful CEOs by Women’s Executive Network (WXN) as part of the 2023 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards. In addition, Roach has been awarded the Fellow distinction (FCPA, FCA) by CPA Ontario. “I am humbled to be recognized as one of Canada’s Most Powerful CEOs

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The Right Level of Security for Your Plant

Automation World

How the ISA/IEC 62443 Target Security Levels can be used to guide your efforts around small or large security concerns.

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Bitcoin’s Time Warp: Investigating the Difficulty Adjustment Quirk

Robotics Automation News

As Bitcoin continues to shape the financial landscape, understanding its underlying mechanisms is crucial. The difficulty adjustment, a cornerstone of Bitcoin’s stability, plays a pivotal role in maintaining the network’s security. This article delves into the intricacies of this mechanism, exploring the concept of the “time warp attack” and its implications.

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Beckhoff Automation’s Dual Communication Interface

Automation World

The ELX6233 compact, modular EtherCAT I/O terminal is designed to simplify the integration of field devices in hazardous areas.

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How to Leverage AI for Actionable Insights in BI, Data, and Analytics

In the rapidly-evolving world of embedded analytics and business intelligence, one important question has emerged at the forefront: How can you leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance your application’s analytics capabilities? Imagine having an AI tool that answers your user’s questions with a deep understanding of the context in their business and applications, nuances of their industry, and unique challenges they face.