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Nigel Smith, CEO of Shibaura Machine, formerly Toshiba Machine, partner, TM Robotics, gives three rules to live by when choosing a 3D vision system for manufacturing.

Connectivity across the entire production workflow is a major goal of industrial digitalisation. However, the greatest challenge lies in combining technological expertise from two different disciplines: IT and industrial production.

MITRE Engenuity today released results from its first round of independent ATT&CK® Evaluations for Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The evaluations examined how cybersecurity products from five ICS vendors detected the threat of Russian-linked Triton malware.

New facility supports automation innovation across industries and has a focus on freshwater conservation technologies.

The leading manufacturer of collaborative robots goes on tour this summer, showcasing its new solution for flexible machine loading at live events hosted by partners across the U.S. To further address demand, Universal Robots is adding four new ActiNav Solutions Providers to assist manufacturers in ActiNav deployments.

Case study: Cavanna optimized its flow-pack machines with the Beckhoff XTS intelligent transport system to improve the feeder component. The results included improved flexibility for product changeovers and gentle and efficient product handling.

Use existing field devices, network connections, and controllers to build an edge-connected system that harnesses the full power of factory data. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

Always be learning and gaining new knowledge, says ISA President Steve Mustard, in his latest blog column.

Portescap has unveiled two new online tools to streamline the process of evaluating and buying miniature motors. MotionCompass delivers product recommendations for brush and brushless DC motors based on user criteria, and the eStore lets users quickly and easily find, configure and order Portescap miniature motors.

Pilot project with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres to map the potential of artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics, with a target of at least 10 percent energy savings.

Yokogawa announces that, as a participant of the Lunar Industry Vision Council, it has worked with other members from government, academia, and industry to formulate a vision for a lunar industry, prepare a number of recommendations, and jointly submit them for the consideration of Inoue Shinji, Japan’s Minister of State for Space Policy.

Siloes between engineering and business have existed in enterprises for decades. As manufacturers design and deliver smarter products and assets, access to real-time business information across networks is critical to bring new and improved innovations to market faster.

Modern instrumentation provides plenty of information—here’s how to get it into IIoT software. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

Ensuring safety, security, privacy, reliability, and resilience in the context of application, industry.

Modernization of distribution centers drives global demand for automation, logistics, and robotics services.

While it’s true that much of the consumer- and office-grade network equipment will work with work for Industrial Ethernet, the question is, for how long? Research shows that the most common cause of Industrial Ethernet failures is cabling and connectors.

HMS Industrial Networks AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Networks AB (publ), has on July 1, 2021 acquired 60% of all shares in the Spanish company Owasys Advanced Wireless Devices S.L.

Together with DEUTSCHLAND TEST, FOCUS-MONEY magazine has singled out the HARTING Technology Group for this year’s “Innovation Award.”

AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology and NCATC, the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers, announced that Greg Jones, vice president, Smartforce Development, AMT, was elected to the NCATC board of directors to occupy one of two Strategic Partner seats on the board for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2021.

Manufacturing companies are continually on the lookout to improve their business, production and operational processes with the objective of maximizing revenues and profits. There are many ways to achieve these objectives, but the most common strategies include improving overall productivity & efficiency, maximizing cost savings, enhancing customer experience, adapting to market dynamics and reducing plant downtime.

The global SCADA market size was valued at USD 9.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 13.2 billion by 2026; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2021 to 2026.

MassRobotics has launched a new partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) to collaboratively explore technologies around automation and manufacturing-related applications.

New funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of easy-to-use AI for industrial quality inspections.

In 40 years, DFI has undergone a series of growth and evolution, transforming from a purely electronic components supplier to a global leading provider of diverse Industrial PC (IPC) solutions.

The Resiliency Management System will provide advanced visualization for control center operations.

Fluke Process Instruments, a global leader in infrared imaging and thermal profiling solutions for industrial applications, has partnered with mobile robotics trailblazer Boston Dynamics to bring Fluke Process Instruments’ new SV600 Fixed Acoustic Imager capabilities to Boston Dynamics’ agile mobile robot Spot.

With the Comau Next Generation Programming Platform and Siemens Simatic Robot Library, companies can easily program and run Comau robots using Siemens software and systems.

Dr. Tom Winston from Dragos authors this overview of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).

Check out these tips on how to boost productivity and efficiency within CNC Machine Shops.

The Open Integration Partner program, initiated by Endress+Hauser, seeks on simple, fast, and manufacturer-independent integration of components and devices.