Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Automation Fair was this week. I think that was the theme—don’t think of Rockwell Automation from the point-of-view of controls and drives. I think that was the theme—don’t think of Rockwell Automation from the point-of-view of controls and drives. Software and control is still next, but services are catching up to it.

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Design World

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Rockwell Automation launched the new Threat Detection Managed Services offering in early 2022, providing customers with application-level, real-time monitoring and response services to help detect, identify, contain, eradicate, and recover from a cyber incident.

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Automation 147

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 15, 2024

Emerson has gone through a process of divesting companies and adding others, such as NI (nee National Instruments) becoming overall more of an automation company. Much like years ago when Rockwell shed aerospace and trucks and other industries becoming Rockwell Automation.

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Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Turn to services. Known for Dream Report, the company is launching Dream Report Professional Services. The professional services team is comprised of experts with in-depth regulatory and compliance expertise. What can you do when you have a product, but its lifecycle appears to be nearing saturation?

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Compliance Form Automation Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

My second news item on Generative AI involves Microsoft dancing with Rockwell Automation. Once again an industrial automation company hopes its software will become more responsive and easier to use with AI. Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Corp. I’d love to know what you all think after trying it.

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Design World

JUNE 15, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announces the launch of FR-E810W, an expansion of the FR-E800 series inverter lineup providing 120V service solutions. FR-E810W offers the improved safety, energy savings, and operation reliability of FR-E800 inverters to an additional voltage class.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 5, 2024

Inevitably they asked for my observations on the state of the automation market. He continues, “That’s because each new customer, each new supplier and each new employee wants or needs something a little more normal, at least sometimes. Over time, things get more average. Check out some thoughts on Standards and on Slow Productivity.

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Automation Manufacturing 147

Cisco Industrial Automation

AUGUST 29, 2022

That’s especially true for our customers: large, multi-site businesses ranging from restaurants and convenience stores to retail and laboratory environments. Our customers manage vast numbers of sites at different locations, each with multiple pieces of business-critical equipment.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Ignition Ecosystem Expands with the Addition of the New Alliance Partner Program Partner programs if well run where everyone sees a win are a great growth tool for the platform company as well as providing convenience for customers. I’ve watched Inductive Automation for 20 years and had many conversations with executives and customers.

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Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 2, 2023

I’ve not seen much in the way of investment in traditional automation products. This new introduction is called Edge Application Services. This platform includes granular edge application controls and configuration services. Its niche is called edge orchestration, and it has some significant investors.

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Automation Manufacturing 130

Robotics Automation News

JUNE 14, 2023

Discover how intelligent automation in banking revolutionizes customer experience with personalized interactions and efficient service delivery. How can intelligent automation improve customer experience in banking? Read on for more. Slow banking experiences are all too common. Just imagine […]

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Automation 138

Cisco Smart Manufacturing

APRIL 22, 2024

I often get brought into meetings when a customer starts talking “DevOps”. We’ll discuss everything from infrastructure-as-code, automation, and continuous integration, to network as a service (NaaS… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Automation 78

Robotics Automation News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rockwell Automation has extended its longstanding relationship with Microsoft to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence. The companies are combining technologies to empower the workforce and accelerate time-to-market for customers building industrial automation systems.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

NetApp provides a unified platform that offers seamless insights and automation, enhancing the management of storage and data services across diverse environments. NetApp’s approach to AIOps helps global companies automate and optimize complex IT operations.

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Artificial Intelligence Automation Function 132

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 5, 2024

The company has offered local sales and service to customers across diverse industries for more than 30 years in the Korean market, and opening the new facility will enable the company to expand its presence in the Asian market. The facility additionally includes support and training services.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 23, 2024

Rockwell works with partners to streamline automated manufacturing. Source: Business Wire Rockwell Automation yesterday announced that it is working with Microsoft “to enable intelligent factories by simplifying complexity and helping empower customers to achieve sustainability goals and operational excellence.”

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Companies know this and are investing heavily in AI and automation solutions. Why is it that most automation projects fail to deliver on expectations? When it comes to automation, faulty strategy and execution can lead to disappointing outcomes. Over time, these setbacks can erode customer satisfaction and trust in your brand.

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Automation 122

Automation Mag

MAY 4, 2023

Universal Robots has entered into a new partnership with Denali Advanced Integration , a leading services and global technology integrator. This will offer large scale companies end-to-end integration and service support and corresponds with a growing interest from large businesses in cobot automation.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 6, 2024

Many companies have turned to automation to increase warehouse efficiency and productivity, noted Agility Robotics. The company said it has designed its systems to address monotonous bulk materials-handling tasks that connect isolated manual and automated workflows. Agility Robotics Inc. Digit at the inaugural RBR50 Gala.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

based Acieta is a full-service automation solutions provider with systems, controls, and software engineering capabilities developed since its inception in 1983. It is a FANUC Authorized System Integrator employing FANUC Robotics Certified Service Engineers and FANUC Robotics Master Certified Service Engineers.

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Robotics Robotics Logistics Automation 95

Robotics Automation News

JANUARY 7, 2024

Badger Technologies, a retail automation expert, is rolling out in-store robotics at Stine, a building materials dealer, to assist in elevating operational efficiencies and customer-service excellence.

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Robotics Robotics Automation 104

Fabricating & Metal Work

MAY 17, 2024

Industrial sales veteran Chris Jobe has joined MC Machinery Systems as a regional sales representative for lasers, laser automation equipment and press brakes. Chris’s vast experience in sales in Texas is invaluable to our customers,” said MC Machinery Fabrication Division Vice President of Sales Shane Herendeen.

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Automation 52

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

MARCH 29, 2024

San Antonio, TX — March 29, 2024 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the customer experience outsourcing services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes AeC with the 2023 Company of the Year Award. With a legacy of BPO services leadership, the company’s compelling value proposition underpins its sustained success.

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Artificial Intelligence Automation 59

Automation Mag

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rockwell Automation and Microsoft are collaborating to enhance industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence (AI). Adding Azure OpenAI Service into FactoryTalk Design Studio helps engineers generate code using natural language prompts, automating routine tasks and improving design efficiency.

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Automation Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing 104

Robotics Automation News

AUGUST 2, 2023

Custom software development will make your business efficient and profitable. Custom software development involves investing in a custom-made software solution that can help streamline processes, optimize workflow, save time and resources as well as improve communications throughout the organization.

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Automation 98

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 7, 2024

After working at Siemens for a decade and stops at Ready Robotics and Rapid Robotics, Aparicio hopes his new startup Reshape Automation can chip away at this problem. Support plans are also available as a service. Reshape Automation wants to make it easier for the U.S. manufacturing and logistics industries to adopt automation.

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Robotics Robotics Automation Logistics 105

Automation Mag

MARCH 19, 2024

“Our expanding presence demonstrates FANUC’s commitment to providing localized support and services, further solidifying our position as the leading provider of advanced automation solutions.” In-depth training programs: Helping customers gain the skills to unlock the full potential of FANUC’s technologies.

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Automation Warehousing Robotics Robotics 67

Fabricating & Metal Work

JANUARY 7, 2024

further expanding and enhancing sales and service for their customers. Wintriss distributor Midwest Press and Automation (MPA), LLC (Lansing, MI) has broadened its coverage to include Southern Ohio and Kentucky after successfully covering Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina, Virginia, and Illinois.

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Automation Fit Form Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Over the past quarter-century, industrial safety and automation in Australia have transitioned from rudimentary beginnings to advanced systems and services. In 1998, Pilz Australia was founded with a clear vision – to make Australia safer through advanced automation solutions focused on the stringent demands of safety.

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Automation Electronics Beverage Manufacturing 92

Robotics Automation News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Badger Technologies, a product division of Jabil and specialist in retail automation, is rolling out in-store robots at McCoy’s Building Supply to elevate operational efficiencies and bolster customer-service excellence following a successful robotics pilot.

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Robotics Robotics Automation 110

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2024

Accenture and Mujin have created a joint venture to help bring robotics and automation to the manufacturing and logistics industries. Called Accenture Alpha Automation, the new venture is owned 70% by Accenture and 30% by Mujin. Accenture Alpha Automation officially started operating on Jan.

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Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 2, 2024

Roboworx will provide field support services for robots. or ARO, today unveiled a new subsidiary called Roboworx dedicated to robot service and customer satisfaction. ARO has offered robotics as a service ( RaaS ) to help young robotics companies without a large customer base build field service and support teams.

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Robotics Robotics Logistics Automation 89

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 22, 2023

San Antonio, TX — June 22, 2023 — Frost & Sullivan recently researched the contact center-as-a-service (CCaaS) industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Five9 with the 2023 LATAM Competitive Strategy Leadership Award. Five9’s key focus is to empower organizations and build lasting connections with its customers.

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Artificial Intelligence Automation Manufacturing 98

Automation Mag

MARCH 6, 2024

Throughout 2023, Schneider Electric’s Alliance Partners supported customers in the digitalization of industrial automation, delivering value with innovative initiatives, solutions and services, says the company. Global Alliance Industrial Automation Distributor Business Partner of the Year: Rexel, France.

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Automation 57

Modern Machine Shop

MAY 7, 2024

Simon Schneider joined Okuma America Corporation in March 2024 in the role of director of Okuma Factory Automation. He will be responsible for leading Okuma America’s Factory Automation Division as the group develops and expands a comprehensive line of CNC automation solutions to be used with Okuma machine tools.

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Sourcing Automation 52

Modern Machine Shop

JANUARY 11, 2024

Photo Credit: Wintriss Control Group Wintriss Controls Group has increased its representation in the United States, further expanding and enhancing sales and service for its customers. “MPA is proud to be the largest Wintriss stocking dealer in North America,” says Midwest Press and Automation Managing Member Tom Clark.

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Robotics Automation News

APRIL 29, 2024

John Henry Foster Minnesota (JHFOSTER), a strategic collection of engineers, support and service teams, compressed air experts, and automation and robotics solutions provider, has acquired HTE Technologies, an automation supplier operating in Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois.

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