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    Beyond Manufacturing: Industrial Automation Drives an Array of Advances

    Sept. 3, 2013
    A look at how industrial automation technologies are helping to advance industries outside of the manufacturing and processing industries in which they are typically used.

    During my visit to National Instruments’ NIWeek 2013, I had the opportunity to see several new technologies for improving operations in the manufacturing industry. I also saw numerous applications of industrial automation being applied to advances outside of manufacturing. In this video, I highlight three of those advances, including a robot that helps diagnose and treat autistic children, the world’s largest fusion reactor where researchers are seeking to prove that fusion energy is a viable energy source, and the simulation and measurement of musculoskeletal movement.

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    David Greenfield, editor in chief | Editor in Chief

    David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher. 
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