Manufacturing and Automation - Articles, Stories & Interviews
The Evolution of MQTT: Empowering Industrial Automation for 25 Years and Beyond
In manufacturing and industrial automation, the evolution of communication protocols has been pivotal in shaping operational efficiency, predictive maintenance, and overall innovation. Among these, MQTT stands as a beacon of connectivity
Do You Know the Role of Tracking in Augmented Reality?
Tracking is used in the DELMIA Augmented Experience solution to identify the equipment to be assembled or inspected. Thanks to its 3D model, it simultaneously locates several elements at once, and displays the digital information required for the industrial process.
Automate 2024 Product Preview
Automate 2024 takes place May 6th - 9th in Chicago, Illinois. The Exhibit hall floor will be loaded with new products and services. Here is a preview of some things to look forward to at this years event.
Liquid-cooling VFD Increases Efficiency and Savings in Plastics Machinery
With operations running 24/7, 365 days a year, the company sought to upgrade its variable frequency drives (VFDs) to increase motor efficiency, thus reducing operational costs and enhancing energy efficiency throughout its extrusion processes.
Considerations for Choosing the Right Encoder for Your Application
Depending on the encoder, resolution is one of the most important calculations to understand. Accurate print landing, accurate conveyor speed, accurate satellite positioning, accurate elevator control all hinge on the resolution and type of encoder.
Additive Manufacture: In-house 3D Printing versus Outsourced 3D Printing Service
In this 3-part series of articles, we will embark on a comprehensive exploration of 3D printing / additive manufacturing (AM), where our main focus is empowering you to make informed decisions about how to engage with the technology across an ever-evolving landscape.
BOOSTING PANERA BREAD'S EFFICIENCY WITH CIMON'S PLC AND HMI SOLUTIONS
The initiative aimed not only to streamline operations but also to fit seamlessly within the limited space of retail restaurants, a challenge in the bustling food service industry.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Stories
The most compact Motion Control System on the market
FAULHABER is introducing a new Motion Control System. More precisely: The world's smallest Integrated Motion Controller.
Unlocking Customer Experience: The Critical Role of Your Supply Chain
Cost implications play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional experiences for end-users. By optimizing expenses, businesses can allocate resources to enhance product quality and service delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Three layers of predictive maintenance - New horizons in a world of AI and Big Data
The key difference between preventive maintenance and predictive maintenance is that the latter means completing maintenance only when needed, as opposed to scheduled intervals.
Manufacturing and Automation - News Headlines
Unlocking Efficiency: NORD Introduces Gear Motor QR Codes for Faster Access to Product Information
The QR codes enable users to quickly access product specifications, documentation, and request services for their specific unit.
NRI hosts Massive Stockroom Clearout Auction featuring 40,000+ Industrial Parts Valued at Over $7 M.
NRI Industrial Sales, a leading provider of industrial surplus, is excited to announce its upcoming complete stockroom clearout auction, showcasing an extensive inventory valued at over $7 million. This exclusive event will feature more than 40,000 industrial parts and equipment sourced from multiple manufacturing facilities.
The auction will conclude on May 16th at 2:00 PM EDT, offering an opportunity for businesses, contractors, and resellers to acquire high-quality industrial assets across a wide range of brands and categories. Notable categories within the inventory include:
Automation & Control - Over 5,000 parts
Electrical - More than 1,400 components
Valves & Plumbing - Featuring 4,700+ parts
Tools & Instrumentation - Beyond 1,900 parts
"We are thrilled to bring such a comprehensive collection of industrial parts to auction. Make sure to mark your calendar and seize the opportunity to bid on our massive inventory for substantial savings!" said Ilan Levitin, Director of Sales at NRI.
NRI encourages bidders to schedule visits to their warehouse for inspections, allowing them to gain satisfaction and confidence in their bidding decisions. Interested bidders from all over the world can participate by visiting www.nriauctions.us and join the online auctions.
SIBERprotect™ delivers automatic cyber response solution for industrial OT systems
Advanced, real-time, cyber-attack response limits the impact within milliseconds at machine speed, isolates and quarantines the infected production equipment to facilitate faster resumption of normal operations
MiR Features One-Stop Shop for AI-Enabled Material Handling at Automate 2024 with New Autonomous Pallet Jack, Preview of Generative AI MiR Insights and Mobile Collaborative Robots
Advancements in MiR's flexible, safe and cost-effective AMRs, showcased in booth #1241, include new AI capabilities to help improve efficiencies and deliver faster ROI; MiR joins parent company Teradyne Robotics and Universal Robots to sponsor keynotes for Automate 2024 Empowerment Forum: Women Leading Change May 8
Rootstock Software Names Richard Berger as New CEO
Software veteran joins Manufacturing Cloud ERP leader to guide company vision and strategy
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Product
OnLogic Tacton TC401 Rugged Panel PC
The Tacton TC401 panel PC is an easy to install touchscreen computer purpose-built for reliability in tough environments. Choose the display size, type, and brightness, and match it with the compute, I/O, and functionality your unique project requires.
Manufacturing and Automation - Featured Company
Encoder Products Company
At Encoder Products Company, we specialize in the encoders that provide you with motion feedback. EPC has been a leading designer and manufacturer of motion sensing devices for more than 50 years, we understand that each industrial automation application is different, and you need encoders that fit the needs of your applications. Our encoders are highly configurable, offer an array of shaft or bore sizes, output types, connector types, mounting options, and resolutions as high as 65,536 CPR.
