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4 Automation Trends Impacting Manufacturing

From what’s hot to what’s not, a panel of system integrators at Inductive Automation’s Ignition Community Conference share their insights on key manufacturing technologies.
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3 Key Challenges of Automated Industrial Environments

Lack of program documentation, insufficient knowledge of plant environments, and the disconnect between obsolescence and unplanned downtime must be resolved to optimize the use...
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Inductive Automation Looks to Help Industry Move Past OT Isolationism

From automotive, pharmaceutical and building products manufacturers to food processors, industrial users of Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform highlight how they’re using...
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A Connected Workforce is as Important as OEE

Two examples of manufacturers at differing levels of their digital transformation journey show how prioritizing the experience of frontline workers is critically important.
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Future-Proof Your Food Production Operations

Tips on using automated traceability and data management systems to prepare for the Food Safety Modernization Act Rule 204.
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Leveraging Managed Services for OT Cybersecurity

As the digital transformation of industrial systems accelerates, organizations face a growing challenge in securing their operations technology environments.
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Solving Manufacturing Challenges with MES

By focusing on targeted applications such as OEE, downtime tracking, batch recipe management, LIMS data integration and bi-directional workflows, manufacturers can quickly achieve...
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Get the Most Out of OEE

From understanding the core OEE formula to applying it effectively and deciding between standalone and integrated OEE products, Jim Toman of system integrator Grantek offers valuable...

Products

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Thermography Workflow Software

Fluke's cloud-based thermal imaging workflow software—called Baseline—automates route execution and reporting to optimize asset maintenance.
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Cognex VisionPro Software Breaks Down Barriers Between Deep Learning and Traditional Vision

Two major new releases deliver advanced vision tools and tighter deep learning integration in a high-performance platform.
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Innodisk Releases the World's First Industrial-grade 112-Layer 3D TLC SSDs

Innodisk, a leading global provider of industrial flash and memory solutions, announces the world’s first industrial-grade 112-Layer 3D TLC SSDs.
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Mobile Computer M3 SM15 for IoT Mobile Device Management

The M3 mobile computer is a compact RFID handheld computer for Internet of Things applications.

Videos

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What Software-Defined Automation Means for Industrial Automation

In this excerpt from the podcast with G Brooks-Zak of Outlier Automation, we get insights on what software-defined automaton is and how it can impact manufacturing. Listen to ...

3 Tips for Applying OEE

Jim Toman with system integrator Grantek shares three key ways manufacturers can implement OEE results for improved performance.

IoT Platform Use in Manufacturing

Access the full podcast discussion Emerson's Steven Ward to learn about IoT platforms, how they're applied across different industries, what operations technology professionals...
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Weidmüller's u-OS for Device Maintenance and App Integration

Ken Crawford, senior director of automation at Weidmüller USA says, u-OS is designed to “ensure future resilience and ease of system migration by eliminating reliance on a single...