ATS

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Share Facilities management is rarely considered a source of competitive advantage, but manufacturers adopting an integrated facilities management strategy benefit from lower costs and higher operational efficiencies. What is industrial integrated facilities management?

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Compliance Function Form 52

Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

While the end of 2024 suggested a growing focus on humanoid robotics and further advancements in AI, automation technologies have taken a backseat in current plans for Canadian manufacturers. He works with companies in robotics, automation, manufacturing, packaging and capital equipment on branding, marketing and search engine strategies.

Supply Chain 76

Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Automation 76

Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 3, 2023

This is news from HiveMQ about some more Edge-Optimized technology. HiveMQ Edge helps manufacturing organizations simplify and modernize their Industrial IoT infrastructure by converting proprietary OT protocols like Modbus and OPC-UA into the standardized MQTT format at the edge for easy integration with enterprise and cloud systems.

Sourcing 130

Sourcing Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 3, 2023

including expansion of the Ignition Cloud product and simplifying pricing and SKUs for the Ignition Edge product drawing cheers from its user and integrator audience. including expansion of the Ignition Cloud product and simplifying pricing and SKUs for the Ignition Edge product drawing cheers from its user and integrator audience.

Automation 162

Automation Manufacturing 162

Design World

AUGUST 3, 2022

Elegant, ergonomic ART-CASE is ideal for IoT/IIoT, medical devices, building services management systems, computer peripherals, security technology, sensors and optoelectronics. Eight round and two square housings are offered with an integrated Euro plug (type DIN VDE 0620 part 101) in the base. in), oval (6.30×4.33

Electronics 162

Electronics Fit 162

Gary Mintchell

MAY 3, 2024

As the industrial technology marketplace matures further consolidation makes sense. It’s time to do more evangelizing and convince more companies to invest in the technologies. This particular strategic integration idea is also long overdue. Most of the development work is done. I’m happy to see this initiative.

Automation 130

Automation Form Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

SafetyChain This cloud-based software is a first-of-its-kind digital plant management platform with fully integrated tools for production, safety and quality, maintenance, and supplier compliance. The SiteSync Ignition Module provides field technicians, OT, and IT team members, with tools that make deploying IIoT easy across the organization.

Automation 130

Automation Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Compliance 130

Gary Mintchell

JUNE 25, 2024

This news holds relevance for those hoping for “open” process control technology. All co-owners work together to support a unified information model that seamlessly integrates OT data exchange with IT systems and other higher-level applications. specification. Key highlights of the PA-DIM Version 1.1

Automation 130

Automation Process control Function Manufacturing 130

Gary Mintchell

JULY 17, 2023

Tip One: Achieve Greater Integration with Unified Infrastructure Over the years, various devices using different protocols have been deployed on industrial networks to provide diverse services. Under these circumstances, network integration usually costs more than expected or becomes more difficult to achieve.

Automation 130

Automation Manufacturing 130

Robotics Business Review

MAY 15, 2025

Here are some of the latest enabling technologies for manufacturing and logistics as part of our ongoing Automate coverage. The Warren, Ohio-based company said the controller offers integration into PLCs (programmable logic controllers) through multiple serial protocols.

Automation 59

Automation Robotics Robotics Fit 59

Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

DCS insights When it comes to distributed control system (DCS) upgrades, companies need to become more flexible and smarter in their overall approach because production is getting faster and more sophisticated. This is a challenge because a DCS is a closed system and does not take to upgrades easily.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Smart manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Benchmarking 98

Control Engineering

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Control Engineering’s top 5 content over the past week covered HMI and SCADA systems, MQTT, SI Giants, real-time data and more. HMI/SCADA systems: Upgrade your migration. SI Giants 2023 average system integration revenue increases. Upgrading ventilation equipment systems in automotive tunnels.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 98

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Automotive Automation 98

Control Engineering

AUGUST 16, 2022

There is a greater risk of cybersecurity attack against operational technology (OT) targets as machines become integrated with information technology (IT) systems. Consulting with subject matter experts (SMEs) and system integrators who are knowledgeable about the topic can help provide clarity to unique situations.

Industry 4.0 98

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Automation 98

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 25, 2023

Mr. Brooks has over 30 years of experience in the industrial market and currently leads the commercial & technical teams responsible for the strategy around open aspects of the Rockwell Automation System Architecture. In the category of people moving on and qualified replacements needed, this post-Hannover news came to me from FDT Group.

Industry 4.0 130

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Automation Smart manufacturing 130

Automation Mag

AUGUST 17, 2023

“This reference paper follows up on our previous paper proposing an IIoT standards strategy,” said Erin Bournival, distinguished engineer, office of the corporate CTO at Dell Technologies, co-chair of the IIC Standards Task Group and co-author of the paper.

Compliance 72

Compliance Manufacturing 72

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

To help customers scale their networks to thousands or tens of thousands of devices, Digi offers its cloud or on-prem versions of Digi Remote Manager®, a technology platform that automates the deployment, monitoring and management of thousands of devices from a single point of command. I am behind on press releases. This one is timely.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 130

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Automation 130

DO Supply

MAY 12, 2025

The drives are renowned for their scalability, superior motor control capabilities, and seamless integration with other Allen-Bradley automation products. Leveraging this technology enables managers and maintenance teams to make data-driven decisions and schedule maintenance work as necessary.

Beverage 52

Beverage Function Automation Bottleneck 52

Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

System integration insights Systems integrators bridge the manufacturing skills gap, offering expertise in technology and automation, enabling significant productivity gains. Integrators combine sophistication regarding technology innovation with practical, hands-on experience.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) 105

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Supply Chain 105

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

AIs Industrial Takeover: The 10 Game-Changing Forces Reshaping Global Manufacturing In the upheaval of an industrial revolution powered by AI, global manufacturers are discarding outdated playbooks and embracing radical innovations and disruptive technologies.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Rapid prototyping Smart manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Control system optimization can be achieved with data integration, soft sensors, low-code control and autonomous control. A software-based collaboration of work and services combines modern technology with human intelligence. A software-based collaboration of work and services combines modern technology with human intelligence.

Automation 98

Automation Artificial Intelligence Bill of Materials Function 98

Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Use technology the right way. FactoryTalk Design Studio—cloud-native software product built from the ground up to improve system design efficiency. FactoryTalk Design Studio—cloud-native software product built from the ground up to improve system design efficiency. They skipped 2020, of course. Here is a recap. FactoryTalk Edge.

Automation 130

Automation Energy Optimization Form Manufacturing 130

Control Engineering

AUGUST 27, 2022

Controllers through time have evolved technologically, thus changing how we use them. Different control systems, like PLCs, are now capable of multiple functions and purposes, and are now more data-oriented. The development of PLC technology has made it easier to integrate these controllers with other technology.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 104

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Cycle time Automation Function 104

Control Engineering

AUGUST 8, 2022

IIoT Solutions Insights. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can provide valuable solutions including enhanced connectivity, efficiency, scalability, and more. IIoT has provided the transportation and waste/wastewater industries with great results. Three IIoT solution examples in industry.

Automation 72

Automation Fit Sourcing Industry 4.0 72

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 9, 2025

San Antonio, TX April 9, 2025 Frost & Sullivan recently researched the artificial intelligence (AI)powered asset maintenance and frontline execution platforms market and, based on its findings, recognizes MaintainX with the 2025 North American Technology Innovation Leadership Award.

Artificial Intelligence 59

Artificial Intelligence Automation Function Manufacturing 59

Control Engineering

MARCH 3, 2023

MES and automation and control systems work together to ensure the steps are executed properly and completely before moving on to the next step. But where do automation and control systems fit in? Where do manufacturing execution systems (MES) fit in? What key roles do these systems play in the smart manufacturing world?

Smart manufacturing 98

Smart manufacturing Automation Manufacturing Bill of Materials 98

Control Engineering

MAY 3, 2023

can allow for the intelligent optimization of multi-pump systems by more effectively coordinating many devices. Pump control insights Pump systems vary greatly, as do the devices that control them. Open Process Automation (OPA) is an initiative aimed at developing a new and open standard for process automation systems.

Automation 102

Automation Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Function 102

iBASEt

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

As more and more business systems and technologies leverage cloud-native technologies, it’s critical that your manufacturing operations platform keeps up. This streamlined connectivity allows you to create a cloud-based ecosystem of technologies with far less work than traditional integration methods.

Function 105

Function Discrete manufacturing Sourcing Prototype  105

Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 5, 2024

Pilz now offers a complete IO-Link Safety System for safe communication at field level. The system solution from Pilz comprises Master, as well as field devices and compatible accessories. The complete package from the expert in safe automation makes it easier to integrate IO-Link Safety technology into plant and machinery.

Industry 4.0 98

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Function Automation 98

ATS

MAY 14, 2025

Developed within the Toyota Production System, production leveling addresses the issue of inconsistent demand by evenly distributing production volume and product mix across time. A few key elements define Heijunka implementation: Heijunka Box , a visual scheduling system that distributes production orders by volume and mix.

Manufacturing 40

Manufacturing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Lean manufacturing 40

Control Engineering

JANUARY 30, 2023

System Integrator Insights Work includes developing and commissioning programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems Experiences in control panel fabrication shop, learning control systems, influence views on technology and supply chain challenges.

Supply Chain 105

Supply Chain Beverage Automation Continuous Production 105

AU Manufacturing

AUGUST 22, 2022

Harnessing the latest technology and transforming your operation into a smart factory is vital to building resilience, and optimising productivity and operational efficiency. technologies enable manufacturers to achieve many business advantages, including doing more with less, reducing waste and strengthening their value chain.

Industry 4.0 120

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Artificial Intelligence Value chain 120

Control Engineering

AUGUST 1, 2022

Operational technology (OT) systems are more vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. Active and passive network monitoring, principle of least privilege and SIEM integration also can help keep OT networks secure. Cybersecurity used to be something in the information technology (IT) realm. Learning Objectives.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Automation Form Function 98

Control Engineering

JULY 20, 2022

Digital transformation (DX) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can help simplify cloud architectures, which are comprised of six layers. The layers go beyond information technology/operational technology (IT/OT) convergence and help create the foundation for a business enterprise. Digital Transformation Insights.

Artificial Intelligence 105

Artificial Intelligence Function Value chain Automation 105

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 19, 2023

ifm’s Moneo solution combines operating and information technology to bring the power back into the engineer’s hands. Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved to a point where we can obtain tangible results of how it can help the manufacturing industry identify inefficiencies and reduce waste.

Artificial Intelligence 98

Artificial Intelligence Compliance Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 98

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including generative AI, captured global attention and dominated headlines. However, the adoption of generative AI for businesses is still very much in its early stages and questions around how best to harness this technology remain at the forefront of many minds.

Robotics 138

Robotics Robotics Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Logistics 138

Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

World Economic Forum, partnered with McKenzie, is several years into its Lighthouse network program that aims to identify the top facilities that exemplify the leading edge of technology adoption and are implementing advanced manufacturing at scale while seeing significant gains. Review differences in Industry 4.0, Understand Industry 4.0

Industry 4.0 98

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing Manufacturing 98

ATS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

AI systems learn by being trained on a set of data. Looking forward, AI technology will help the MRO organization extract higher levels of productivity and efficiency from their activities while reducing downtime and driving down inventories. An emerging innovation in MRO operations is the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence 52