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Engineering vs IT: A Perfect Storm for Manufacturing
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Technology is advancing at a phenomenal pace and now, many industrial components are becoming obsolete in as little as three years. As the worlds of engineering and IT continue to band together, this article discusses what this combination means for manufacturing. -
EtherCAT Technology Group releases version 2.0 of Conformance Test Tool
The EtherCAT Conformance Test Tool, or CTT, is the official reference tool for specifying compliant implementation of EtherCAT technology into EtherCAT slaves. The CTT enables the hundreds of EtherCAT device manufacturers to ensure reliable interoperability in the field. -
Hannover Fairs announces Surface Technology North America event
Co-located with IMTS, North American and international exhibitors will showcase coating processes for metals, plastics, glass and ceramics, as well as electroplating, industrial plasma-based surface treatment, and micromachining. -
NGRAIN announces open-source Viewer for Android
NGRAIN Viewer for Android offers organizations working with heavy equipment, assemblies, and other industrial assets in the field, the opportunity to explore possible use cases for smart glasses and 3D content. -
ISA announces MAVERICK recognized as 2016 50 Best Companies to Watch
The Silicon Review selected MAVERICK for this honor based on its revenue growth, creativity in innovation, customer reviews and domain influence. -
Open Process Control Architecture Standard is the Rallying Cry at ExxonMobil's Industry Day
A major driver for the effort for open process control standards, has been the widespread call for accelerative automation technology, along with an ecosystem of suppliers that can leverage the latest technology. -
What Does the Future Hold for Robotics?
By Graham Mackrell, Harmonics Drive UK Robots are still mainly used in industry and they have only just been permitted to operate outside a robot cell, but the robotics revolution is in full swing. This article explores what a robotic future really looks like. -
Brenntag turns to Implico's OpenTAS to run mineral oil terminal
Since June 2016, Brenntag GmbH has been using the OpenTAS Terminal Management System to load its heating oil and diesel products at its terminal in Britz, Berlin. -
Are You Prepared for Industry 4.0?
By Cisco Find out how Cisco’s communication infrastructure benefits Industry 4.0 developments and expands the options for enterprises looking to build a reliable, stable, scalable, safe and powerful end-to-end communication network. -
Bruce Rodewald joins EPLAN Americas as President and CEO
Rodewald brings to EPLAN over 24 years in industrial business development and corporate sales leadership. He succeeds the retiring Raymond Gaynor, who had led the Americas division since 2011.

