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Honeywell to leverage Microsoft Azure cloud platform and connect Microsoft Dynamics 365 to Honeywell Forge, enabling predictive maintenance applications with closed-loop maintenance workflows in the buildings industry.

Opens 30,400 sq. ft. distribution center in St. Louis for PPE, MRO products, along with standard parts.

To be held at KINTEX for 4 days from Oct. 28 to 31.

What do Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) look like in the age of Industry 4.0?

On Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, industry professionals from leading hardware and software suppliers will partner together for a roundtable webinar discussion on technology used to achieve success in CNC manufacturing.

Eaton envisions faster approach to develop measurable global conformance assessment for cybersecurity.

The scaling of efficiencies and business value from automation and the Internet of Things (IoT) over the past few years has been transformative. In factories especially, costs drop, waste decreases, and businesses can control and gain insight into their processes like never before.

MIG-O-MAT wanted to bolster its already established soldering technology, increasing accuracy and repeatability. To do this, the company began to investigate ways to remove 100 per cent of process fatigue by deploying automation. In other words, to remove humans from the equation.

In conjunction with their ongoing research cooperation, Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Netze BW GmbH have co-developed an intelligent and environmentally-friendly distribution substation.

Emerson will kick off its Mobile Road Show on Nov. 4, 2020, featuring an interactive mobile service center, which will run for nine months across multiple countries. The event is now available virtually for those who cannot attend in person.

Advantech Service-IoT GmbH announces its partnership with Quanergy systems Inc., the leading provider of LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensors and smart perception solutions.

China’s leading exhibition for the manufacturing industry awards ForwardX for vision-first mobile robots.

New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Machine Safeguarding Solutions market reveals that safety is an integral part of today’s factories, particularly in mature economies.

Company’s software and project expertise enables expedited timeline and on-time start for new BP-operated platform.

DEPCOM Power and their system integrator partner Vertech use Seeq to support data-based decision making for performance optimization across wide-ranging solar power generation assets.

A leading producer of automotive components quickly overcame its automation challenges by leveraging the speed and simplicity of Yamaha’s RCXiVY2+ dedicated robot vision system.

The challenges surrounding being a marketing professional in industrial automation.

The midstream oil and gas sector tends to be overconfident in cybersecurity preparedness, according to the survey.

Moving computing from the cloud to the edge increases the performance, trustworthiness and efficiency of industrial IoT applications.

Strategic collaboration between the organizations extends the engineering digital twin and harnesses AI-infused asset performance management to prevent unplanned downtime.

Abaco Systems today announced that it has won orders from a major European technology company that will see Abaco’s range of innovative hardware platforms deployed at the heart of a new helicopter cabin computer.

Prompted by the widespread and far-reaching implications of the novel Coronavirus, we have witnessed a sudden shift to a hybrid workforce that includes on-site, remote, and distributed teams. The vast majority of companies lack the remote infrastructure needed to maintain operational continuity and protect against cybersecurity risks associated with remote work.

The truth is cyber-attacks with dire consequences no longer live merely in film or the digital realm for that matter. They’ve transcended into the physical world with real, tangible impacts.

Solution simplifies edge data collection, analytics and integration for fast time-to-value.

PowerFlex DC drive technology brings reliability and familiarity to rebuilt Seattle bridge.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are keystones enabling expansion of the remote construction market.

This joint effort combines Honeywell operational technology experience with Vertiv’s critical digital infrastructure solutions to create more sustainable and efficient data center operations.

ABB process control systems can connect with IBM security platform for digital threat visibility.

Aquiline Drones (AD), the Hartford-based manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and cloud solutions provider for commercial drone operations, announced that it has signed exclusive US manufacturing and distribution licensing agreements with Drone Volt.

New products include condition monitoring for predictive maintenance and IE5+ Ultra-Premium High Efficiency synchronous motors.

When manufacturing companies realize that digitalization offers them immense possibilities to better their performance, it propels them to invest.

Chatsworth products’ first ‘Digital Exchange’ to Include CEO keynote, expert panel discussions, product demonstrations, interactive gaming and more.

adi Automation, a division of the UK-based engineering business, adi Group, was recently confirmed by Rockwell Automation as one of just a small number of accredited Recognized System Integrators for its ThinManager production platform.

Learn from an interview with Karl Deiretsbacher of the OPC Foundation about Companion Specifications; the different types of Companion Specifications that exist; what Joint Working Groups are; and how the OPC Foundation guides the development and maintenance of Companion Specifications.

Leading automation companies awarded for efforts in closing the manufacturing skills gap.

The Inductive Automation Ignition Community Conference 2020 (ICC2020) has become an important event for automation professionals, and this year’s virtual event due to the pandemic was no exception.

During a virtual press conference, mobile robotic equipment company ROEQ discussed the rise of mobile robotics equipment (MRE) and unveiled six new products that bridge the gap between the warehouse and production.

New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Agriculture Technology market reveals that significant growth in R&D investment in agricultural technology combined with the need for real-time insights to support smart farming and precision agriculture will contribute to the growth of the global agriculture technology market.

The event features keynote speakers, a product & technology showcase, virtual tours and hands-on training opportunities.

Seeq is a launch partner for Amazon Timestream, AWS’s fully managed time series database, empowering users to create insights and improve production outcomes.

RS’ sponsorship of GR MotoSport team at Bennetts British Superbikes championships this week brings the highest international safety standards on engineering equipment to safeguard riders.

Sfera Labs has a vision to provide innovative technology bridging the best of the Maker World with the industrial automation market with the introduction of the Iono Pi Max.

In his October column, 2020 International Society of Automation (ISA) President Eric Cosman discusses ideas to give the Society a more international scope.

The reshoring of manufacturers to the U.S. presents significant cyber risk challenges and opportunities.

Inspiring established companies with fresh ideas--this is the aim of the VISION Start-up Pitch Session, which will be held for the first time in November. The Digital Pitch Session for start-ups will be held on Nov. 11, 2020. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 28, 2020.

Lineas, the largest private rail freight operator in Europe, is digitalizing its wagon fleet with Nexeed Track and Trace from Bosch Connected Industry.

The Hailo-8TM inference chip expands the number of industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications possible for a wide range of industrial applications including optimization of production, processes, track & trace, logistics, quality, machine functions, and predictive maintenance by eliminating inherent limitations of server and cloud solutions with processing at the edge.

New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Manufacturing Execution Systems for Discrete Industries market reveals that manufacturing execution systems (MES) are a key technology for digital transformation, smart manufacturing, and enabling companies to overcome some of the headwinds created by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Collaboration will combine Honeywell’s IIoT connected devices and safety software with Wolters Kluwer’s risk and environmental, health and safety management software. Offerings will help customers in asset-intensive industries protect workers, adhere to compliance requirements and facilitate business continuity.

Automating procedures with greater operator control and visibility can minimize human error, while improving quality and productivity.