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网络人机接口(HMI) software based on the latest Microsoft technologies supports stand-alone applications that require integrated logging and data processing functions.

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New Survey Charts Industrial Autonomy Progress

In a recent survey conducted by Yokogawa, environmental sustainability was identified as one of the areas where autonomous technologies would have the most significant impact.

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In-Line Raman Spectroscopy for Process Optimization

With their ability to provide highly accurate material analysis in real-time, Raman spectrometers are moving outside the lab to help end users improve product quality, speed cycle times, and increase yields.

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Casa Sauza Automates Tequila Production in Mexico with Industry 4.0

Casa Sauza, with the help of Festo, adopts Industry 4.0 methods to advance its automation of Tequila production in Mexico.

Using Remote I/O in the Main Control Enclosure

Learn the differences among remote I/O, distributed I/O, and local I/O; why using remote I/O in the main control enclosure makes sense, even though it may seem counterintuitive; and how wireless remote I/O can be beneficial depending on the application.

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Supply Chain Headaches Reveal Golden Opportunities in the Industrial and Utility Worlds

虽然当前供应链中断可能在短期内令人沮丧，但他们可以提供加速创新的机会。

The Benefits of Change Management in Industrial Automation Workflows

While long employed in the IT, change management has yet to become standard operating procedure in the OT space, despite its many benefits.

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5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Industrial Wearable Devices

Smart wearables that monitor employee postures and movements can reduce workplace injuries and improve a company's bottom line, but understanding how to get the most out of the data they provide is key.

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The Automation, Supply Chain, Reshoring Connection

过去两年的供应链中断表明了重新推翻关键制造业务的需要，而且自动化将在实现这一目标方面发挥作用。

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Managing the Risk of Remote SCADA Access

How the use of virtual private networks, multi-factor authentication, serial communications, and dedicated remote access devices reduce the risk of viewing SCADA data over the internet.

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Digital Transformations and the Role of the Integrator

As more companies pursue digital transformation, system integrators can play an important role by helping to bridge the knowledge gap between IT and OT.

Inside Krispy Kreme’s Automation Upgrade

Krispy Kreme upgrades the Siemens drives on their doughnut-making equipment in all its stores to optimize production, save costs, and improve worker safety.

In the chemical industry, reactors are often a bottleneck in the manufacturing process. There is significant latency in chemistry, which makes control difficult and losses can be identified by collecting process data and reconciling it with human context.

Combining OEE and IoT Data to Improve Production

Andreas Eschbach, CEO of Eschbach, explains how capturing operations data via Internet of Things tools supports OEE in a proactive manner, potentially leading to year-over-year OEE improvement of 3% to 15%.

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The Case for More Colorful HMI Graphics

Despite the trend toward more grayscale HMIs, a number of users cite a preference for high-intensity HMI graphics to enhance human interaction.

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Volkswagen Deploys Private 5G Network

Provided by Nokia, the 5G network will allow Volkswagen to wirelessly upload data to manufactured vehicles and enable intelligent communication between robots and wireless assembly tools.

Amazon and MassRobotics Partner for Robotics Accelerator

新机器人启动Accel Amazon Web服务erator offered by MassRobotics will provide participating companies with four weeks of mentorship, as well as opportunities for investment and co-marketing of their products.

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Put Your Cyber Defenses Up Before They Take You Down

As cyber attacks escalate, the food and beverage sector eyes a fresh course of action to safeguard operations and prevent disruptions to the supply chain.

Peer-to-Peer FAQ: AI, Machine Vision, and Smart Instrument Sensors

Get up to speed with the basics of machine vision and smart instrument sensors, as well as how data from these sensors can be used by artificial intelligence to improve operations.

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Carlsberg Leverages IoT to Scale Digital Transformation Across Global Sites

The partnership with Autoware enables the brewing company to design, deploy, and scale real-time performance monitoring.

The Smart Farm and Autonomous Tractors

Future smart farms include digital operations, AI, and autonomous tractors.

Krispy Kreme’s Drive Retrofit

The world-famous doughnut maker is upgrading its Siemens drives to optimize production, save costs, improve worker safety, and enable remote monitoring of equipment.

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Improving Human-Machine Interaction with Spatial Computing

The Digital Twin Consortium and AREA are working together to accelerate use cases for spatial computing—technologies that integrate digital twins and augmented reality to facilitate more dynamic interactions between workers and machines.

Evolve's B&R-controlled process fuses 2D-printed layers into solid 3D parts, combining the flexibility of additive technology with the material quality and production volume of injection molding.

Motion Control Brings Injection Molding Quality to Additive Manufacturing

With the help of B&R’s automation technology, Evolve’s selective thermoplastic electrophotographic process produces product 10 times faster than 3D printing while delivering assembly quality materials.

To bridge the IT/OT divide, OT personnel will need to become more familiar with IT methodologies, and IT personnel will need to spend more time familiarizing themselves with the nuts and bolts of OT.

Solving the Industrial Skills Gap

While the skills gap facing industry has been well publicized, overcoming the challenges it presents requires a targeted approach that considers the nuances of the problem.

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A Solid Foundation for Design

Often, limitations in time, staff, and resources lead companies to skip the design phase when pursuing automation projects. However, doing so can be extremely detrimental.

Is Internet of Things Control via SCADA Too Risky?

Ben Manlongat of system integrator Outbound Technologies explains the risks of remotely accessing SCADA data—even if it's 'read only'—and how to secure this critical automation system component.

ERP’s Growing Importance to Production Operations

How manufacturers are leveraging the connection between ERP and plant floor systems to improve production operations.

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TwinCAT3 Adds Virtualization, OPC UA Pub/Sub Functionality

With its new TF6105 function, TwinCAT 3 supports OPC Unified Architecture pub/sub communication methodologies. TwinCAT/BSD Hypervisor allows for the simultaneous execution of virtual machines and TwinCAT real-time applications on an industrial PC.

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John Deere首次亮相自治拖拉机：“一个巨大的机器人”

The 8R tractor is a step towards solving labor and productivity challenges, but the move to autonomous farming is a five-stage journey.

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Demand-Driven Smart Manufacturing

The new MESA International Smart Manufacturing Model provides the answers the industry is seeking on production agility, resource effectiveness, and quality control.

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Educational Partnerships Expand Across Industry

Universal Robots, Bosch, Danfoss, and Festo have all launched new partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions in the interest of bridging the automation skills gap.

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Emerson Announces New Edge Technology Portfolio

By combining its Movicon.NExT, WebHMI, Connext OPC UA server, and PACEdge platform, Emerson focuses on helping users approach digital transformation one step at a time.

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Rethinking Manufacturing Investments for a Learning Economy

Discover how investing in companies where intangible capital is the key to building long-term value.