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Industrial Processes & Wireless Communications – Part II: Manufacturing Logistics

Cisco Manufacturing

The Internet is littered with articles about Industry 4.0. Adoption of digital industrial processes have accelerated since the German government led this initiative to maintain national industrial prowess. For example, with digital twins and modular flexible systems. One of the main features of Industry 4.0

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Epicor acquires manufacturing execution system provider eFlex Systems

Manufacturer's Monthly

Epicor, a global leader of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has announced it has acquired eFlex Systems , a provider of cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) technologies. I am thrilled to bring eFlex Systems into the Epicor family!

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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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Controllers through the ages

Control Engineering

The onward progression of PLC technology has proceeded alongside developments in related industrial automation solutions – in particular, robotics, motion control and vision systems. Many process operators and manufacturing companies now integrate their PLCs through OPC UA to ERP, PAT and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

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How digital transformation delivers bottom-line benefits for manufacturers

Control Engineering

Digital transformation insights Digital transformation enables manufacturing companies to accelerate business growth through digital technologies to transform operations. Transforming manufacturing with digital tools can help companies become sustainable, socially responsible and profitable. AI is everywhere.

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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. The shift from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 See six growth opportunities for manufacturers.

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Control Engineering hot topics, March 2023

Control Engineering

The impact of new technologies on automation and digitalization system architectures Digital telecommunication evolution has been rapid over the past several years and is providing near real-time communication. Five tips for integrating edge computing are highlighted. See video.