HMI development

Pro-face America, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Digital Electronics Corp., has released GP-Pro EX Version 2.2 human-machine interface (HMI) application development software.

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Sep 23rd, 2008

It includes multi-media capability, remote PC access, high-speed device linking and built-in control logic editor. It supports both Microsoft Windows-based systems and dedicated operator interfaces. The company has also enhanced its security features.

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Cobot Case Erector

Onexia shows its collaborative robot-based case erector system using a Universal Robots cobot.

Artificial Intelligence Framework Addresses End User Concerns

The Industrial Internet Consortium releases a framework providing guidance on the development, training, documentation, communication, integration, deployment, and operation of artificial intelligence-enabled Industrial Internet of Things systems.

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Cobot Case Packing System

Onexia highlights its collaborative robot-based case packing sytem featuring a Universal Robot cobot to reduce the case packing footprint.

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Solving Supply Chain Issues with Conversational AI

Conversight.ai’s Athena smart assistant makes user interaction with artificial intelligence easier to improve supply chain operations such as monitoring safety stocks, forecasting stockouts, and receiving supplier price alerts to avoid margin loss.

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Line Clearance Assistance Technology for Life Sciences

Xyntek takes a manual process and automates it using a series of cameras and software.

SolaHD's Industry-Leading SDU-B Series DIN Rail AC UPS

SolaHD's Industry-Leading SDU-B Series DIN Rail AC UPS

SolaHD's SDU DIN rail AC UPS combines an industry-leading compact design with a wide operating temperature range, enhanced communication, and unique installation options.

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Cobot Palletizing System

ONExia demonstrates its PalletizHD robotic palletizing system available with three cobot types—a 20kg Doosan cobot, a UR10 Universal Robot, and a CRX cobot from Fanuc.

Palletizer Upgrade? It’s likely overdue

Though often taken for granted, palletizing systems are a critical plant asset that should not be neglected when it comes time to make automation upgrades.

Amway was able to apply one control and information system, Rockwell Automation’s PlantPAx distributed control system, across all processes to improve capacity and product quality, save energy and raw materials, and reduce process variations and human intervention.

Amway’s Energy Drink Meets Skyrocketing Demand Through Digital Thread

The PlantPAX control system from Rockwell Automation is enabling greater operator efficiency, real-time troubleshooting, simplified data analysis, and increased manufacturing flexibility, among other improvements, through increased connectivity.

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Robotics Growth Helps Fund New Research

Two new robotics research projects at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will address high-speed spraying and deposition applications as well as handling of explosive materials.

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Discover Why Your Peers Attended PACK EXPO East 2022

Watch interviews with PACK EXPO East attendees on what they came to find and what they discovered at the largest comprehensive packaging and processing event in the world this year.

SolaHD's Industry-Leading SDU-B Series DIN Rail AC UPS

SolaHD's Industry-Leading SDU-B Series DIN Rail AC UPS

SolaHD's SDU DIN rail AC UPS combines an industry-leading compact design with a wide operating temperature range, enhanced communication, and unique installation options.

A desktop screen shot of the SafetyChain software showing package weight trends.

User-Defined Continuous Improvement Software

SafetyChain的工厂管理平台是一个人nalizable suite of software delivered as a service that addresses data capture and visualization as well as worker task direction from receiving and processing to regulatory compliance.

Insights on Industry’s Digital Transformation Leaders

ARC Advisory Group highlights the focus and strategies of 25 industrial companies successfully making the digital transformation.

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Cobot Bin Picking System

Applied Controls showcases its cobot bin picking systems using Universal Robots' ActiNav system with a UR5 cobot.

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The Benefits of Edge Computing

Use the networked, intelligent, self-controlling, self-optimizing, and resource-efficient production of the Industrial Internet to protect your operations from increased international competition.

Process Control Communication: More Than Just APL

Ethernet-APL接收大量的关注for its ability to bring Ethernet-based communications and power to devices in hazardous zones. But a physical layer and some data do not make a complete solution.

Allen-Bradley Micro820 programmable logic controllers.

Making Sense of Industrial Controller Options

System integrators share their tips on the differences between PLCs, PACs, and Industrial PCs, including their best use cases and how to choose the right one for your environment.

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Tutor Intelligence Rewrites the Rules of Collaborative Robots

The MIT startup unveils vision system software that uses situational awareness to adapt to its environment.

PerformOEE's Plantwatch screen shows all plant floor assets and status.

OEE: A Top Business Metric

PerformOEE Smart Factory Software from OEESystems International looks to extend the overall equipment effectiveness metric beyond its plant floor roots to link CapEx to realistic operational improvements.

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The Forecast for Battery-Powered Energy Harvesting is Sunny

A real-world example of power generation demonstrates how the combined use of energy harvesting and industrial grade rechargeable Lithium-ion batteries can increase return on investment.

How to Implement Analytics and Stay in Control of Your Big Data

Applying analytics tools in the same engineering platform as the controller, motion control, and HMI can lead to more successful Internet of Things implementations and boost competitive advantages.

Largest PACK EXPO East to Date Opens

Philadelphia showcases countless solutions addressing packaging and processing industry's top priorities.

Managing the Psychology of Change in Upgrades

When it comes to upgrades, it’s not about technology; it’s change itself that you need to manage.

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Flexible, Low-Cost Water Monitoring with Edge I/O

Remote I/O over MQTT helps Rust Automation deploy affordable remote monitoring in a challenging environment.

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An Employer-Educator Model for Filling IIoT Roles

Improving workforce development outcomes and closing the skills gap depends on how well institutions and industries can work together. An interview with educators at Patrick & Henry Community College conducted by Festo.

What is High-Performance HMI?

Understand the differences between high-performance HMI and video game-like HMI options and how they can affect operator performance.

Omron’s New R&D Center to Focus on Motion Control Technologies

The Omron Advanced Motion Research and Development Center will extend the capabilities of its CK3E programmable multi-axis motion controller to better serve the semiconductor, medical, and packaging industries.

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Improving Automation’s Energy Efficiency with Neuromorphic Sensor Technology

Fraunhofer-Gesellshaft’s NeurOSmart Initiative is using lessons learned from the human brain to improve the energy efficiency of computationally intensive intelligent sensors.

How Does a Digital Twin Work in Practice?

Learn how digital twins are used to represent specific pieces of equipment as well as entire plant floor operations, the specific value provided by a digital twin to improve production operations, and what industry segments are using this technology most.

Tales From the Edge

Modern edge environments pack a compute, storage, and connectivity punch to fuel data-driven insights and smart automation.

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Blockchain’s Role in Tracking Food Across E-commerce

The FDA focuses on supply chain safety risks as more consumers buy their food online.