For many years, plant operations teams have been using DCS, PLC, SCADA and MES technology as the tools to improve automation, alarms, analysis, and reporting. However, as automation approaches the machine level, gaps in information still remain
From the invention of the cotton gin and the steam engine during the first industrial revolution to the development of the assembly line during the second revolution, the world has taken great leaps forward thanks to the rapid adoption of new technology
The abbreviation VUCA – volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity – has entered our daily life more than ever. The world is undergoing radical changes in many ways. How can companies cope with it? Agile manufacturing is part of the answer
The new ICE1 IO-Link masters from Pepperl+Fuchs support PROFINET S2 system redundancy, which enables two controllers to be connected to the module simultaneously
This strategic collaboration will leverage Microsoft’s 3D time-of-flight (ToF) sensor technology
Thermowells have become well-established for measuring temperature in industrial applications worldwide, but with the emergence of digitally-enabled non-invasive temperature sensors there is an alternative
Predictive maintenance has been discussed for many years. Yet, something has just recently changed. The result is that predictive maintenance is converging with the IIoT and revenues are now growing exponentially
Designed for 3D scanning of shiny metal surfaces
As its first Global IIoT Virtual Summit, Advantech stressed the importance of agile innovation as a key driver for the digital transformation in industrial applications
Compatible with EtherCAT, EtherNET/IP and Profinet
Symate and Pepperl+Fuchs partner to develop a new solution including specialist functions for automate process analysis and optimization
Nidec ASI is committed to creating an electric and green future, placing the Made-in-Italy excellence of its technologies at the heart of this revolution
The manual and complex THT (through hole technology) method is normally used to plug wired components on circuit boards. The software solution from ArtiMinds Robotics makes it possible to automate THT assembly
In this article, Analog Devices explains why Ethernet-APL will be a game-changer in the process automation world, creating new opportunities and business models thanks to rich datasets for cloud computing with powerful data analytics
Laboratory Agnostic Device Standard (LADS) as new joint working group between SPECTARIS, OPC Foundation and VDMA
It is undeniable that the Covid-19 crisis has accelerated some dynamics which were slowly taking hold in the industrial world. We have interviewed our readers through a survey to understand better how this all impacts the trade media landscape
Simple, configurable, and suitable for Industrial IoT environments
ABI Research forecasts the robot-related services powered by cloud computing will reach US$157.8 billion in annual revenue by 2030
Designed for LPWAN applications
This agreement will enhances Analog Devices' domain expertise and breadth of engineering capabilities to develop more complete solutions to solve customers’ most complex problems
Equipped with a highly sensitive crystal which guarantees extremely precise measuring results
International collaboration takes Vaisala and the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) to Mars onboard NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. The rover is scheduled to launch on July 30, 2020.
Pepperl+Fuchs’ 2020 Online Summit is a free digital platform that will allow customers and other interested parties to learn about the latest trends and solutions in factory and process automation—even during the COVID-19 pandemic
High sensitivity to capture very small forces
Most manufacturing companies today are engaged in some kind of digital transformation initiative. But the systems to be interconnected on a common internet of things (IoT) platform vary enormously. The ideal is to share data between multiple systems
Use quantum effects in atomic vapors
By Dzianis Lukashevich, DIrector of Platforms and Solutions, Analog Devices, Inc. and Felix Sawo, CEO Knowtion
In order to further advance the Single Pair Ethernet technology and to bundle synergies, technology companies have joined forces in a cross-industry and cross-application association, the SPS System Alliance
The discussion around 5G is gaining momentum, but the technology is not yet ready for industrial IoT. Linda Tsai, President of IIoT at Advantech, explains why it’s important to be prepared for the upgrade to 5G as soon as the technology is mature
Speaks the language of IO-Link
The latest enhancements to the EtherNet/IP Specification are enabling enhanced understanding and therefore performance of the broader network, laying the ground for easier adoption of TSN
Comprehensive analyzes of the company's data
Bosch Connected Industry developed an interoperable system for Industry 4.0 called Nexeed that covers all processes within the factory, from production to logistics. Its open interface is among Nexeed’s main benefits
AI specialist Resolto is bringing AI directly to the machine and interpreting data there with its Scraitec platform, for example at a household appliance producer and a car manufacturer
The benefits of Industry 4.0 are predicated on leveraging increased data for better decision making. Networking technology must evolve to handle the increased data volume, as must the manufacturers processes and methodologies
Changing from conventional DC- or AC-powered motors to electronically commutated motors can increase fans efficiency
Endress+Hauser partner program is gaining importance through IIoT solutions
As automated guided vehicles, mobile platforms as well as autonomous carts and cobots become smaller, they are subject to stringent safety requirements. To address this issue, Sick designed a new safety laser scanner with minimized sizes, the nanoScan3
With the advent of the Internet of Things it is now possible to predict failures and downtimes without the need to carry out unnecessary maintenance. This offers a more dynamic and controlled approach to maintenance
The biennial event that brings together key suppliers of state-of-the-art equipment, covering critical areas such as energy efficiency, machine safety, drives, motion control, robotics and automation, returns to Birmingham’s NEC from April 21 to 23
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