Japanese and Israeli Business Leaders Collaborate on AI-Powered Industry 4.0

International Partnership Will Develop AI Applications Such as Industrial Vehicles

Syncfab Presents Blockchain Solution With Sap, Boeing Panel at IOT Tech Expo 2018

Distributed ledgers allow authentication with just one single, unique entry for every part, user, or supplier, thereby increasing accuracy and cost savings when it comes to inventory management.

High-Performance Magnetic Encoder Modules Offer New Options

EPC's versatile Model 30M and Model 30MT provide rotary feedback over a wide range of operating conditions

Announcing HEIDENHAIN's Newest DRO

The ND 7013 offers improved interface and touch screen

Finnish-Russian IIoT solutions to revive SA mining industry

ZYFRA Group is bringing its IIoT and AI solutions to South African industry. On January 15-17 Managing Director of ZYFRA Group Pavel Rastopshin and Dmitry Klebanov, Business Development Director VIST Group (ZYFRA subsidiary) are meeting represantatives of South African leading mining companies and automotive solutions providers.

Register Now for Automation World Conference & Expo

The annual automation technology event returns with a new name in 2019

MVTec launches MERLIC 4, making it even easier to create machine vision applications

One highlight of the new version is the parallel processing and execution of different tools. This simplifies the implementation of multi-camera setups and allows for a more efficient use of the system's computing power.

Can you get lean with an MES?

Lean manufacturing has for many years been something that many industrial companies have strived towards. The focus on reducing waste to improve operations has proved so valuable that it has become a management philosophy in many sectors. Here, Sean Robinson, service leader at industrial automation software expert Novotek UK and Ireland, explains why choosing the right manufacturing execution system (MES) is crucial in achieving lean operations.

The only fieldbus you'll ever need

For many manufacturers, the first steps to digitalisation are often wrought with uncertainty, posing questions like, "What network architecture will work best? What controllers, hubs and switches do we need?" and "How do we build a system with real-time communication?" For many, going back to basics, and considering the underlying fieldbus technology that many of today's digital platforms are built on, is perhaps the best first step. Here, Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff Automation UK, explains.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Introduces Handheld Models For GOT 2000 Series HMI

The handheld HMI displays information on a high resolution VGA touchscreen and allows operators to easily carry it with one hand. While its compact design allows operators to work wherever they can best observe physical machine changes, the GT25 Handy GOT provides powerful functionality.

University of Tampere and VTT to lead robotisation of SMEs with a total funding of EUR 32 million

Within the next few years, robotics to enable agile production will be developed in Tampere, Finland in two projects under the EU's Horizon 2020 programme with a combined budget of EUR 32 million. The projects are coordinated by the University of Tampere and VTT, respectivel

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) Announces Call for 2019 Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition

Entrepreneurs Vie for $10,000 Cash Award, Spotlight at the April 8-11 Show;

Konecranes adopts Internet of Things technology to bridge virtual and real worlds using Siemens' digital innovation platform

The company has increased collaboration between simulation, test and engineering organizations to reduce the use of physical prototypes by leveraging a digital twin through Siemens' Internet of Things (IoT) integrated with PLM technology

Basler Exhibits at SPIE Photonics West 2019

Basler will showcase the newest interface standard CoaXPress 2.0, the in-camera image optimization features, the newest Vision System Configurator tool, the MED ace and the latest ace models.

Automate 2019, the Launch Pad Startup Competition and the Future of Automation

What's really encouraging is the expanded use by small and medium sized companies who are just beginning to automate as a result of their interest in using automation to become stronger global competitors.

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