For efficient warehouse heating, unit heaters may be the best solution

01/22/25, 05:45 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Supply Chain | warehouse

For warehouse managers seeking an effective and efficient heating solution, one avenue to pursue is unit heaters. These self-contained heaters can be permanently installed in walls or ceilings, providing a durable way to heat entire warehouses or to warm targeted areas.

Supercharge Manufacturing Performance with Rapid Improvement Approach

01/21/25, 05:46 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | IIOT

In this playbook, we’ll explore how manufacturers can use RIA to improve their operations and bottom line, and why the performance improvement partner you select to implement this process matters in ways that may surprise you.

In the Age of AI, Manufacturers Can No Longer Afford to Give Cybersecurity Short Shrift

01/16/25, 05:50 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | cybersecurity

The volume of cyberattacks targeting manufacturers has been steadily increasing for quite some time. However, over the past few years, what had long been a gradual climb has become a meteoric rise.

Control System Migrations | Managing Scope, Schedule, Budget

01/14/25, 05:47 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | industrial control systems

Give yourself a pat on the back, you’ve successfully navigated the tasks of providing procurement specification and selecting a vendor for your control system migration project. In part four of this series, we will be exploring scope, schedule, and budget.

5 Most Common Small Manufacturing Challenges According to Consultants

01/09/25, 05:46 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Business Development, | Enterprise Resource Planning, | MRP

Manufacturing consultants Tim Grant from Business Solution Providers, David Altemir from Altemir Consulting, and Patrick Verryn from Move 2 Cloud share their insights about the most common challenges their small manufacturing clients experience.

Top Viewed Articles of 2024

12/23/24, 06:23 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Business Development

ManufacturingTomorrow readers sought out Use Cases and Expert Insights to help guide them through the rapid changes happening throughout the industry. Here are the Top 4 Viewed articles from 2024.

Three eras of machine learning – A new paradigm

12/19/24, 05:43 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Deep Learning, | Inspection, | machine learning, | machine vision

Simple rule-based algorithms have been used in the visual inspection market for many years, but as their limits have become more apparent, the need for more sophisticated software has grown.

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Shaping Company Strategy with Evolving Technology: A 2025 Preview

01/17/25, 05:37 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Technology Discussions

From the emergence of domain-specific language models to the adoption of AI-related tools and the evolution of the Industrial Metaverse, the upcoming year promises transformative innovations that will redefine global industrial competitiveness.

7 Emerging Solutions for Reduced Manufacturing Downtime in 2025

01/15/25, 05:45 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Operation and Maintenance, | predictive maintenance

Manufacturers hoping to reduce downtime more effectively in 2025 should pay attention to several emerging trends. Here are seven such technologies and strategies for greater uptime this year and beyond.

How eSIM, IoT, and Connectivity Security Are Powering Industry 4.0

01/13/25, 05:39 AM | Automation & IIoT, | Engineering | Connectivity, | file storage

eSIM eliminates the limitations of traditional SIM cards by allowing seamless over-the-air (OTA) provisioning and updates, making it easier for businesses to manage large-scale deployments across multiple regions.

Smart Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Industries Through Cutting-Edge Technologies

01/22/25, 01:04 PM | Automation & IIoT

Smart manufacturing integrates advanced technologies like MES, PLCs, SCADA, and IoT to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and ensure flexibility. It drives innovation across industries like automotive, pharmaceuticals, and energy, enhancing productivity, quality, and sustainability.

Piab expands product offering with Magnetic Grippers

01/22/25, 08:55 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering | Piab USA Inc

Piab is pleased to announce the addition of magnetic grippers to our product portfolio, reinforcing our commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions tailored to industrial requirements.

TRUMPF and SCHMID Group enable cost-effective high-speed chips

01/22/25, 08:51 AM | Automation & IIoT | Engineering

TRUMPF and SCHMID develop new manufacturing process for more affordable microchips // Combined laser etching process enables advanced packaging with glass instead of silicon

Model TR1 Tru-Trac

Model TR1 Tru-Trac

The Model TR1 Tru-Trac® linear measurement solution is a versatile option for tracking velocity, position, or distance over a wide variety of surfaces. An integrated encoder, measuring wheel, and spring-loaded torsion arm in one, compact unit, the Model TR1 is easy to install. The spring-loaded torsion arm offers adjustable torsion load, allowing the Model TR1 to be mounted in almost any orientation - even upside-down. The threaded shaft on the pivot axis is field reversible, providing mounting access from either side. With operating speeds up to 3000 feet per minute, a wide variety of configuration options - including multiple wheel material options - and a housing made from a durable, conductive composite material that minimizes static buildup, the Model TR1 Tru-Trac® is the ideal solution for countless applications.

KEB America, Inc.

(Shakopee, MN, United States of America)

KEB America is a trusted manufacturer of industrial automation products in North America. We manufacture, assemble, and support our German-engineered suite of controls, drives, motors, brakes, and clutches at an ISO 9001:2015 certified, 150,000-square-foot facility in Shakopee, Minnesota.