Control Engineering

AUGUST 27, 2022

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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Control Engineering

JUNE 29, 2023

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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Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

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

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Today, with SCADA being so easy to implement and taking on more analytic functions, it has become the staple for every serious manufacturer. Below find 7 key SCADA developments critical for manufacturers to know today. Northbound integration: Modern SCADA systems are vast repositories of data and layered analytics.

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