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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

smart manufacturing and digital transformation. 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 initiatives. Understand Industry 4.0

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What does IO-Link mean in Smart Manufacturing?

Marshall Wolf Automation

Since 2006, when the term “Smart Manufacturing” was first coined, industrial manufacturers have been focused on improving the transmission and analysis of production data. Smart machines and collaborative robotics . Additive manufacturing (AM). Advanced robotics. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

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Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai expands robotic deployments with Geek+ for lean production via smart automation

AU Manufacturing

Geekplus, the global leader in autonomous mobile robots, has expanded collaboration with electronic components manufacturer Siemens Switchgear Ltd., Shanghai with the second phase of a smart manufacturing automation project. The result is a beautiful example of how well smart intralogistics can function.”.

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Improved methods for using sensors in robots

Control Engineering

Sensors play a vital role with implementing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions and act as the eyes, ears and fingers of the robots. When trying to simplify robot startups, sensor-level networks are imperative and there are several network types that can help with this process. Visibility affects management and maintenance.

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Are You Optimizing Your Growth Strategy to Leverage Key Opportunities in the Machines Industry?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The industrial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation —from predictive maintenance to autonomous functions, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way machines operate. Getting Ready for a Future Fueled by Robotics The rise of smart manufacturing has expanded the use of robots in different stages of production.

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Dynamic Interactions Made Safe With Laser Scanning Sensors

Metrology

Automated material transfer between AGV and robot requires comprehensive consideration of the safety functions at the transfer stations. The post Dynamic Interactions Made Safe With Laser Scanning Sensors appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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Controllers through the ages

Control Engineering

Different control systems, like PLCs, are now capable of multiple functions and purposes, and are now more data-oriented. More specifically, PLCs are now designed to support data-driven applications by offering a number of key functions. PLC and PAC Insights . Maximum control.