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    Make Legacy Equipment the Core of Your Digital Transformation
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    Networks

    Remote Access

    Mitsubishi Electric Automation has collaborated with Dispel to provide on-site zero trust network access from remote locations securely. Facilities can connect to the remote region...
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    Motion

    Servo Drive

    Oct. 14, 2024
    Kollmorgen has announced the latest update to its AKD2G servo drive that includes support for Profinet IRT and EtherNet/IP with CIP Sync alongside CANopen, EtherCAT and FSoE time...
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    Robots

    Cobot with Integrated Controller

    Oct. 11, 2024
    With its edge edition, Kassow Robots has launched 7-axis cobots in which the controller is integrated into the base of the robot. These 7-axis cobots are available in two versions...
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    Control

    Asi Bus Cable

    Oct. 9, 2024
    Helukabel has enhanced its AS-Interface (ASi) bus cable offering by adding a round cable design for use in drag chain applications. This new round ASi bus cable provides is capable...

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    Products

    Infrared Cameras

    Oct. 8, 2024
    Teledyne Flir has announced new additions to its family of X-series science-grade thermal cameras for the mid-wave infrared (MWIR) and longwave infrared (LWIR) spectrums: the ...
    The UR10e robot at El Pinto, equipped with a custom Coval vacuum gripper, testing the alignment and suction of 12 single-serve cups.
    Robotics

    Robot Helps El Pinto Foods Increase Packaging Efficiency

    With a Universal Robot and custom-designed pneumatic gripper, In-Position Technologies helped El Pinto Foods reduce the need for manual packaging and handle rapid product surges...
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    Motion

    Flow Meter

    Oct. 7, 2024
    EGE-Elektronik’ new flow measurement system—ST 55 S—has a separate evaluation unit and an IO-Link interface. The ST 55 S sensor detects flow velocities from ...
    The Red Lion N-Tron Series NT5000 gigabit managed Ethernet switch features a quick start wizard that walks administrators through switch configuration for fast deployment.
    Communication

    The Power of Managed Ethernet Switches

    Oct. 7, 2024
    From durability and security to optimized traffic flows and plug-and-play simplicity, managed industrial Ethernet switches are the choice for manufacturers serious about an Industry...
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    Products

    3D Scanners

    Oct. 4, 2024
    The HandyScan Black+ Elite and redesigned HandyScan Silver Elite provide enhanced precision and an improved user experience when developing Creaform’s models. The HandyScan...
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    Motion

    Servo Drive

    Oct. 3, 2024
    Siemens is extending its drive portfolio in the extra-low-voltage range for 24–48V EC motors with its new Simatic Micro Drive.  The new product line with UL- and CE...
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    Control

    Wireless Transceiver

    Oct. 2, 2024
    Weidmuller’s new WI-I/O-9-U3 Wireless Transceiver combines long-range, scalable, secure mesh networking multiple I/O node and gateway into a single device. Features...
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    Business Intelligence

    What Lies Ahead for the Industrial Markets?

    Oct. 2, 2024
    With more rate cuts expected, continued steady hiring and an upcoming election, scenario planning and contingency plans are recommended for manufacturing executive
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    Motion

    Motion Control Platform

    Oct. 1, 2024
    Version 2.7 of Aerotech’s Automation 1 motion control platform introduces extra support for drives and laser scan heads. Allowing laser scan head users to achieve higher...
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    Digital Transformation

    Legacy Equipment: The Core of Your Digital Transformation

    Oct. 1, 2024
    A rich supply of data is constantly coursing through the electronic veins of your legacy automation. Here’s how make use of it by integrating existing systems into your digital...
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    Communication

    How Industrial Networking Hardware Trends Affect You

    Get up to speed on how factors such as cybersecurity, environmental conditions, and monitoring and diagnostics are impacting manufacturers’ choice of networking devices.
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    Robotics

    Should Manufacturers Care About Humanoid Robots?

    Sept. 17, 2024
    With AI advancing fast, humanoid robots could break new ground for manufacturing. But it will take some time, the outcome is unclear and preparation will be key.
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    Food safety

    Future-Proof Your Food Production Operations

    Sept. 10, 2024
    Tips on using automated traceability and data management systems to prepare for the Food Safety Modernization Act Rule 204.
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    Control

    Solving Manufacturing Challenges with MES

    Aug. 19, 2024
    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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    Analytics

    Reducing Quality Defects with AI

    Aug. 15, 2024
    A marine diesel engine manufacturer integrates artificial intelligence into its operations and, within 90 days, the application detected 20 real-time events, prevented more than...
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    Is Automation the Key to Sustainable Microchip Manufacturing?

    July 25, 2024
    Automated smart water management tools can help semiconductor fabricators address sustainability goals and still turn a profit.
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    Analytics

    How Snowflake Merges IT and OT Data

    Snowflake’s Tim Long explains how Snowflake fits among the cloud computing providers and how its SaaS model enables manufacturers to access massive compute power on demand.
    Communication

    Can Your Industrial Automation Network Handle the Future?

    July 9, 2024
    Engineers planning upgrades to existing facilities are faced with two choices: Replace their existing technology with the same systems that worked for the past 30+ years or deploy...