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    The Automated Factory Ushers in a New Era of Manufacturing

    Eric J. Halvorson
    Automation is revolutionizing the way products are manufactured— from traditional assembly lines to highly interconnected, data-driven factories.
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    What Lies Ahead for the Industrial Markets?

    Clint Bundy
    With more rate cuts expected, continued steady hiring and an upcoming election, scenario planning and contingency plans are recommended for manufacturing executive

    The Automation Business: Building and Realizing Value

    Clint Bundy
    Ultimation’s previous owner shares his insights on increasing the value of an automation-focused company and how to successfully exit the business.

    Automation Trends and M&A Insights

    Clint Bundy
    In a recent presentation to the Measurement, Control and Automation Association (MCAA), Alex Chausovsky and I delved into the current macroeconomic situation, the role of automation...

    Navigating System Integration Projects

    Carlos Rosado
    There are many things out of your control that can affect an automation project schedule and budget. But with a clear scope, awareness of potential risks and a commitment to open...
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    The Most Impactful Automation Technologies of 2024

    A study of global technology leaders conducted by IEEE highlights the industries to be most impacted by technology in 2024 as well as which technologies will have the most effect...

    Resiliency is the Next Manufacturing Frontier

    Brian R. May
    How companies engineer, source and produce goods is dangerously vulnerable to disruptive events.

    The State of IoT and Edge Technology Development

    The latest Eclipse Foundation survey reveals technology development trends around edge computing, artificial intelligence and security and shows that control logic is still more...

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    E-Commerce Tech Giant Enters the Industrial Technology Space

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    With its new AWS Supply Chain and Monitron predictive maintenance products, Amazon extends its reach into the industrial marketplace.
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    Which Production Metrics Should I Track?

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    How manufacturers should assess their operations to figure out which metrics to track with MES software.
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    Industry Shapes the Future of Automation

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    Companies such as Pfizer, Shell, ExxonMobil, and Intel show the value of automation and where it’s headed through their use of specific technologies.
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    Comparing Soft Starters and Variable Frequency Drives

    David Greenfield, editor in chief
    Tri Tech Automation’s Jacob Becker explains the key differences and functionality overlaps between variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor soft starters as well as how to determine...