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Solar electrical generating facilities are putting responsive analytics to use so they can improve efficiency and optimize maintenance.

Manufacturers—especially in automotive and electronics—turn to automation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic; Invest in fleets of AMRs to automate material handling and internal logistics.

SQL features not typically available on an embedded device greatly simplify data management for software developers. In an interview with the founder of ITTIA LLC, Bill Lydon discusses industrial IoT edge devices and facilitation of OT data analytics.

The Communications Cable & Connectivity Association (CCCA) has released an article and video presentation that takes a look current trends in data center architecture to support network performance in the age of IIoT technologies like self-driving cars, virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine-to-machine (M2M) communication.

The merit-based program promotes STEM excellence and rewarding the leadership potential of college engineering students.

To better address demand for its popular ActiNav flexible machine loading system, Universal Robots announces the following integrators as ActiNav Solutions Providers to assist end users in ActiNav deployments.

Siemens to adopt Tangent Works’ InstantML technology for MindSphere to leverage new artificial intelligence capabilities as the foundation for Industrial IoT solutions.

ABB has secured an order for modernization of roller table drives and motors integrated with the existing ABB Ability System 800xA distributed control system (DCS) at SSAB’s hot strip mill in Borlänge, Sweden.

Here, James Sopwith, managing director of adi Projects, a division of the leading multidisciplinary engineering firm adi Group, discusses how hot demand for sustainable food production can be enhanced and developed further with core engineering skillsets.

There has been an increased focus on creating or improving automated manufacturing lines to comply with COVID-19 social distancing recommendations, while not compromising work safety and production stability. Linear Displacement Transducers (LDTs), often referred to as linear position sensors, play an important role in today's sophisticated, automated machinery.

The partnership between Ericsson and international pioneer Airbus opens the door for the digitalization of aerospace factories.

IFS, the global enterprise applications company, today announced its financial results for the first quarter—January to March of 2021.

Lloyd’s Register, a professional services company specialising in engineering and technology solutions, has partnered with the innovation leader in Operational AI, Falkonry, to combine its predictive digital twins with asset performance and risk management solutions for heavy industry, including chemicals and oil and gas.

Dr. JD Tate kicked off the ISA Analysis Division Virtual Conference with a presentation containing classic truisms, current challenges, and the continuing evolution of process analyzers that he dubbed an “unfinished revolution.” The virtual event, part of ISA’s Process Control & Instrumentation Series, was a pandemic-era extension of what had been a successful live conference and tradeshow in years past.

The collaborative robot offers something increasingly sought after on the production line and in the field of logistics–versatility and adaptability.

Modern integrated automation suites provide manufacturers with the means to standardize operations, simplifying production and reducing downtime.

LOGIIC’s recently released Project 12, Safety Instrumentation and Management, highlights exploitable weaknesses and provides a roadmap for risk mitigations.

AMETEK Surface Vision, the leading provider of online surface inspection solutions, has reinforced its telephone support service with digital tools to provide best-in-class 24/7 emergency technical assistance, globally.

Excitement surrounding the use is high in some sectors but not all. “Everyone” keeps thinking Artificial Intelligence is "the next big thing," but what will it take to get there?

ABB will install haul truck trolley assist infrastructure to help Copper Mountain achieve a reduction in carbon intensity by more than 50 percent in medium-term with a final target of zero by 2035.

Phoenix Contact is taking action to combat climate change and to empower the new clean energy revolution.

Collaborative robots are being used to address the shortage of welders, which, according to the American Welding Society, will reach a deficit of 400,000 workers by 2024.

The facility is the first Ericsson factory globally to achieve the prestigious environmental designation and exemplifies the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

Introduction – A Risk Based Approach to Patch Management

The three-year plan will create positive impact within IFS, its customers and through industry-wide action.

Siemens Digital Industries Software today announced the adoption of Simcenter software as the core simulation technology for the Generation Division of Siemens Energy AG in developing its next generation energy systems.

Automation has improved overall safety in common spaces such as break rooms, locker rooms, bath rooms and lounges.

Project business executives typically have very little visibility into the current real-time status of their projects and therefore the business as a whole. Decision-making becomes extremely difficult for large manufacturers of project business operations with limited, outdated and inaccurate information.

How machine makers and their customers are benefitting from Industry 4.0 technologies, including IIoT and predictive analytics.

Servitization is a business model in which manufacturers build new revenue streams from services related to their products.