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Vodafone and Ericsson Launch Preemptive Support Service for 5G-powered Factory in Hungary
Ericsson and Vodafone have launched a new preemptive support service for private 5G networks using artificial intelligence and machine learning to ensure efficient operations at the Foxconn factory in Komárom, Hungary. -
Digi-Key Named a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators
Digi-Key is the only electronic components distributor on the list of 100 global companies. -
Regent and Siemens Collaborate for Revolutionary Zero-emission Seaglider
The Regent seaglider is expected to dramatically reduce the time and cost of moving people and goods between coastal cities. -
Okuma America Corporation Names EMEC Machine Tools Inc. the Okuma Distributor of the Year
The leadership team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of computer number control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to recognize EMEC Machine Tools Inc. as its distributor of the year for Okuma's fiscal 2021 reporting year. -
Using Flowmeters to Improve Boiler Efficiency
Thermal flowmeters perform well because the optimal fuel-to-air ratio for efficient combustion in boilers is calculated on a mass basis, not volumetric. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Securing Your Operations? Don't Forget Your Hardware
The IACS industry has developed a comprehensive framework that lays out the best practices for robust industrial cybersecurity for both vendors and users. -
Eastey Relocates Production Operations to a New Facility in Big Lake Minnesota
Eastey, a leading manufacturer of shrink packaging equipment, automated case erectors, tapers and material handling solutions, announced it has relocated its manufacturing operation to a larger building in Big Lake, Minnesota. -
Motion Announces Senior Vice President Appointment
Motion Industries, Inc., is pleased to announce that Lisa Solomon has been promoted to senior vice president–Corporate Accounts. -
NEMA Commends Congress for Passing CHIPS Act
NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips issued a statement upon the House passage of the 2022 CHIPS and Science Act. -
IMTS Smarter Sourcing Symposium Tackles Supply Chain Challenges
The inaugural IMTS Smarter Sourcing Symposium, presented by IMTS and The Onshoring Project, will be held at IMTS 2022 and will provide guidance, tools, and tactics to create more profitable domestic sourcing using lean and agile suppliers. -
Implementing Rapid Roaming Technology
Rapid roaming takes an active approach and seeks a new access point when communication is still healthy. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
SEMI Applauds Final Passage of CHIPS and Science Act of 2022
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today applauded the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 by the United States House of Representatives. -
Automating Intelligence Is Critical to Technology Innovators
"Faster, better, cheaper: pick two" is an old adage. However, by integrating automated intelligence across the development workflow, you may be able to achieve all three. -
Why Do Manufacturers Benefit from Digital Transformation?
Before long, digital transformation will be a necessity if manufacturers hope to remain competitive in the industry. -
Future Directions Summit Examines Community Colleges’ Role in Addressing Cybersecurity Workforce Gap
The National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE) is hosted at Whatcom Community College. -
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Set New Record in Q2 2022
Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments in the second quarter of 2022 surpassed the previous record high set in the first quarter of the year, edging up 1% quarter-over-quarter to 3,704 million square inches. -
FANUC America Nearly Doubles Michigan Campus to Accommodate Automation Demand
The global automation solutions leader invests in US manufacturing with plans of a second expansion in three years to meet growing need. -
Telit and Thales Announce Creation of Leading Western IoT Solutions Provider Telit Cinterion
Telit and Thales jointly announce intended transaction whereby Telit incorporates Thales’ cellular IoT products business and goes forward under Telit leadership. -
Optimize Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
Recent energy price escalation, supply chain issues, and world events are putting renewed emphasis on more efficient energy use. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Three Ways Manufacturers Can Embrace Industry 4.0
An increasing number of OEMs are embracing Industry 4.0 to bolster enterprise efficiency by making their manufacturing more aware, predictive and autonomous. -
Rohde & Schwarz Participates in 6G-ANNA, a Lighthouse Project to Advance 6G in Germany
With the combined effort of the 29 participating companies and research institutions, the consortium aims to advance the development, standardization and implementation of the upcoming new generation of mobile communications. -
POSITAL Extends Product Finder Portal to Include Kit Encoders
Encoder-maker POSITAL has updated its online Product Finder tool to include the company’s extensive line of kit encoders. -
EN Engineering Rebrands to ENTRUST Solutions Group, Paving Way for Growth, Expansion and Diversification
EN Engineering announced the renaming of the company to ENTRUST Solutions Group, LLC to better reflect the broad end-to-end portfolio of solutions offered to clients within these dynamic and growing industries. -
Industry IoT Consortium Publishes Trustworthiness 2022 Edition of Journal of Innovation
The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) published the newest edition of the Journal of Innovation entitled Trustworthiness 2022. -
Global Collaborations Create Hybrid Events
ISA hybrid conferences—virtual events with in-person components—are being strategically held around the world with support from ISA sections and local partners in specific regions. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Zimmermann Displays Three New Machines at IMTS 2022
Zimmermann Milling Solutions, a leading global high-tech supplier of portal milling machines, will virtually show three new gantry machines at their booth. -
New Report: See the Economic Impact of America’s Electroindustry
This week, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) launched a new website highlighting the electroindustry’s economic impact. -
ABB Joins Berkshire Grey’s Technology Alliance Program to Deliver AI-Enabled Robotic Solutions
The technology collaboration helps customers optimize supply chain operations with fully integrated robotic solutions. -
Cincoze GP-3000 Wins International Patent and Awards
Rugged embedded computer brand Cincoze’s GP-3000 is receiving international media recognition and a new patent certification. -
Novolex Releases Fourth Annual Sustainability Report
The report highlights Novolex’s progress towards ambitious ESG commitments and details an expanded new target for greenhouse gas reductions. -
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches Online Request for Quote Tool
The platform provides leading selection and searchability in a convenient online tool. -
Women in Manufacturing Association Launches International Women’s Network
The Women in Manufacturing Association is pleased to announce the launch of the International Women’s Network (IWN), which aims to connect the association’s growing number of international members and deliver them opportunities to connect, share information and support one another. -
Galco Receives Distribution Excellence Award from BAPI
Building Automation Products (BAPI) has awarded Galco Industrial Electronics (Galco) with their 2021 Distribution Excellence Award. -
IFS Reports Sharp Increase in Annual Recurring Revenue +33% YoY
IFS reported its financial results for H1 as of June 30, 2022, with its share of Recurring Revenue reaching 71% of Total Revenues and Software Revenues reaching 76% of Total Revenues. -
igus' Custom Maintenance-free Toothed Belt Pulleys Delivered in 48 Hours
igus' reduces delivery time and makes online ordering of custom toothed belt pulleys particularly easy with its latest 3D-print offering. -
FieldComm, OPC UA Collaboration Benefits Users
A look at standards organizations and how standards development benefits users. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
The Basic Economics of Automation
When determining the value of automation, one should be careful to ensure that the humans in the calculation are not undervalued. -
Ransomware Attacks Decreased by 42% in June, Compared to the Previous Month
The ransomware threat scene continues to evolve with newly established Lockbit 3.0 ramping up activity and Conti, as we knew it, all but disappearing completely. -
Hexagon and Centennial College Support Micro-credential Certification Programs for Advanced Manufacturing
A new micro-credential program teaches in-demand skills to address manufacturing workforce gap. -
Industrial Automation Global Market Report 2022
The global industrial automation market is expected to grow from $164.74 billion in 2021 to $178.88 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. -
Modula and MiR Advance Warehouse Automation with Autonomous Storage, Picking and Materials Handling Solution
Leading smart storage solution manufacturer Modula and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) developed a fully automated system that can store, pick and move items within designated areas in warehouses, production or distribution centers, with or without human intervention. -
Three Keys to Building Reliable Wireless Communications for AGVs
Because AGVs and AS/RS are constantly on the move, fast and stable wireless connectivity is a fundamental requirement. -
ABB Publishes New Edition of ABB Review, Focused on Better Decisions
This new issue shows how augmented and virtual reality as well as artificial intelligence are combined in ABB solutions to optimize decision making. -
Rockwell Automation Partners with Dragos, Improves Operational Technology Incident Response Readiness
The incident response retainer program helps industrial organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents in operational technology (OT) environments. -
The Electric Steel Dilemma & Its Impact on Motor Vendors
As electric vehicle production continues to grow, so does the associated demand for the electric steel used in the motors to power them. -
Proper Valve Stem Sealing Best Practices
Selection of valve stem sealing is a critical component of the valve specification process. When chosen wisely, the design will perform reliably for the long term. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Why ICS/OT Infrastructure is Insecure
Implementing cybersecurity solutions to secure OT infrastructure is a very crucial task. -
ETG Member Meetings Take Place in Person in Asia After Two-year Hiatus
In July 2022, a tradition was revived and after a two-year break the 11th ETG Member Meeting Korea, and 16th Member Meeting Japan could be again held as face-to-face events. -
Smart Manufacturing Extends to Digital Sales Enablement
Configure, price, quote (CPQ) software tools that take full advantage of the digital plant can provide benefits to manufacturing companies. Some key factors influence go-to-market digitization success. -
Why You Should Turn Off Bluetooth When You're Not Using It
Minimizing your Bluetooth usage minimizes your exposure to very real vulnerabilities. -
Skeleton and Siemens Agree on Strategic Partnership to Produce Supercapacitors
Siemens supports Skeleton as technology partner in the expansion and extension of the production of supercapacitor cells. -
Siemens Opens Additive Manufacturing Hub in Charlotte to Accelerate Industrial Digitalization
Siemens announces the opening of its Center for Advanced Technology Collaboration Hub (CATCH), located in Charlotte, N.C. -
ANCA to Unveil Machine That Produces the Highest Accuracy Cutting Tools in the World at IMTS 2022
On a brand-new stand ANCA will showcase the next generation of technology enabling customers to grow capacity, improve profit margins and gain efficiencies.. -
Micro VFDs Gain Macro Features
Although basic small VFDs still exist, there are several compelling reasons for OEMs, hobbyists, and other end users to use newer and extremely capable micro VFDs. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
A Stronger Link for I/O
IO-Link modules and field devices are widely available, and they are the smart choice for advanced machine and factory automation data connectivity and integration. -
How 3D Printing Can Help in Your Medical Device Manufacturing Project
3D printing is economical and offers quick PCB prototyping without the need for complex manufacturing steps. -
Rise of the Internet of Things Jobs
In 2019, nearly two-thirds (61%) of companies globally implemented IoT applications, and that number continues to grow as the world evolves. -
Five ERP Updates for Navigating Today's Biggest Risks to Manufacturing
With backlogs of up to 70 weeks for new machinery, it is more important than ever to look at resources already in place to mitigate risk, ensure business continuity and optimize operations. -
When it Comes to Process Safety Audits, External Auditors Maximize Safety. Here’s How.
It’s crucial for companies in high hazard industries to build the right team to assess and verify compliance with regulatory standards because completion and follow-up on findings from audits are important elements of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance. -
Future-Proofing Controls Programming for the Edge
There remains a fundamental need for creating traditional deterministic control solutions suitable for new and retrofit automation projects. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Modular 5G Cells Enable Real-time Communications
The COM-HPC server standard for developing real-time capable 5G cells with integrated edge servers is key for industrial companies’ digital transformation. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022: IIoT and Industry 4.0 (Volume 3). -
INFOCOM LTD Offers Іndustrial Automation and Process Control Systems
Industrial automation facilitates will increase the product quality, reliability and production rate while reducing production and design cost by adopting new, innovative and integrated technologies and services. -
'Smart farming': The Future of Agriculture
How can the earth feed nine or ten billion people? "Smart farming" is an important part of the answer to this existential question. -
Top Three Advantages of Integrated Explosion Protection Functionality
With recent technology advances, intrinsic safety now offers the safest, most cost effective and easiest way to deploy solutions that safeguard your process operations. -
Bridging On-Premise and Cloud Data
With the right hybrid architecture, manufacturers can analyze data in its native locations and formats, avoiding the complexities of data transfer or replication. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
AppViewX Raises US$20 Million Series B Funding to Help Organizations Reduce Risk Across Machine Identities
The funding will support continued global expansion and product innovation to meet significant market demand. -
Wiegand Wire Enables Energy Harvesting, Motion Sensing
By manipulating the magnetic properties of Vicalloy wire, devices that can harvest energy and sense motion have been created. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022: IIoT and Industry 4.0 (Volume 3). -
SEMI Applauds Senate Progress on CHIPS Act of 2022, Urges Timely Congressional Approval
SEMI applauded progress in the United States Senate on a robust package of federal incentives for the semiconductor supply chain and urged its timely passage in Congress. -
OnLogic Receives IoT & Embedded Technology Vendor Satisfaction Award from VDC Research
The award speaks to OnLogic's commitment to helping clients overcome their most difficult technology challenges using the company's advanced computing solutions. -
ABB Wins Red Dot Award for FlexPacker Industrial Delta Robot
FlexPacker’s compact design quality, innovation and concept of focused productivity has landed a prestigious award. -
iBASEt Reports Record Revenue, Profitability and Backlog for Fiscal 2022
iBASEt, the company that helps its customers simplify how complex products are built and maintained, announced the completion of a successful fiscal 2022, as validated by another year of record revenue, profitability and backlog. -
Five Ways to Combat Cybersecurity Risk in Digital Manufacturing
With digital advancements in AI, IoT and automation becoming increasingly critical to manufacturing success, organizations face growing threats from bad actors who wreak digital havoc via ransomware, theft of sensitive data, disruption of critical national and international infrastructure and more. -
KUKA Brings the Future of Cobot Automation to IMTS
Debuting what it terms Sensitive Cobotics, KUKA Robotics will show IMTS attendees the future of automation in the form of its new LBR iisy cobot. -
Patent Approvals Reach New Record: Endress+Hauser Recognizes Innovators
Endress+Hauser recognizes the Group’s innovators at its annual Innovators’ Meeting. The 20th annual event, originally scheduled for 2020, was held this year while celebrating a new record in approved patents. -
Yamaha to Present Latest Robots for Advanced Automation at Motek 2022
Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section will show visitors to Motek 2022 its family of compact, affordable industrial robots boost the productivity of common component-handling and product-assembly processes.