Manufacturing and Automation White Papers

Many companies feel secure because they run regular backups. The data is backed up, IT has everything under control. But this is one of the biggest mistakes in data management: a backup protects systems - archiving protects the company. If you don't take this difference into account strategically, you risk increasing costs, growing dependencies and, in an emergency, even legal problems.

Integrating photonic structures or elements such as waveguides, photodiodes, lasers, and multiplexers presents a variety of demanding challenges to test and assembly processes, starting at wafer level through to final packaging. The common theme: multiple channels, multiple elements, and multiple interacting inputs, as well as outputs, across multiple degrees of freedom, all requiring multiple alignment optimization.

The online platform offers on-demand access to both ferrous and nonferrous courses delivered by industry experts. With interactive content, multimedia resources, and up-to-date technical information, the platform empowers students to expand their knowledge and skills at their own pace, from any location. Each course follows a structured, user-friendly format, combining industry-leading content with practical application for real-world scenarios.

Are you truly maximizing the sustainability & productivity of your automation system? Your automation systems should do more than just keep up—they should drive your business forward. With Emerson’s Floor to Cloud™ portfolio, you can connect every level of production, turning motion control into a powerful source of productivity and efficiency. Selecting the optimal motion control technology is key. Download this whitepaper to decide which technology is most effective for you.

As industrial environments modernize and embrace IIoT technologies, the need for fast, scalable, and secure data exchange has never been greater. MQTT has emerged as the protocol of choice, offering lightweight, event-driven communication between edge devices and enterprise systems. But even the most elegant protocol is only as good as its implementation — and at the heart of that implementation is the MQTT broker. This whitepaper explores best practices for deploying MQTT brokers in operational environments where uptime, performance, and security are critical. Whether you’re working in water/wastewater, manufacturing, oil and gas, or energy distribution, these guidelines will help you build a robust foundation for MQTT-based data architecture. We’ll cover deployment models, security considerations, performance tuning, and tips for scaling across your OT/IT infrastructure.

Navigating cybersecurity for your shop can seem like a labyrinth, especially for manufacturers handling Federal Contract Information (FCI). With the DOD’s CMMC 2.0 final rule posted, we’re here to help simplify the process.

Data and analytics have changed the game in ways that almost seem impossible. These days, the world’s most valuable resource isn’t something that can be formed into a shape. Well, not exactly. This eBook takes a deep dive into how data can serve your manufacturing business. Learn about the three types of analytics. See how data can bridge communication gaps within an organization. Reimagine your research and development. Create more links to your supply chain. Integrate analytics with smart factory capabilities.

Backup was yesterday. Today, legally compliant archiving counts. Avoid audit risks - and reduce your IT costs in the long term. Read the whitepaper to find out why classic backups don't stand up to audits - and how you can ensure compliance and save budgets with structured archiving.

The white paper, “Accelerating Smart Manufacturing: Best Practices for Small and Medium Manufacturers,” draws on lessons learned from several recent NCMS initiatives as well as research conducted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and others focused on smart manufacturing implementation. Among the NCMS projects explored, two are highlighted as case studies for pilot projects. These offer insights into the benefits of implementing solutions such as adding business intelligence (BI) reporting capabilities, and upgrading enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The global industrial automation market is projected to grow to $395.09 billion by 2029 and early adopters are already gaining a competitive edge. As a result, failing to adopt this technology at such a crucial juncture can prove costly for your business. Specifically, we have found that investing in an autonomous DriveMod Tugger costs one-fourth as much as delaying your investment in automation. In this white paper, we explore that by doing nothing, your organization will face high, hidden costs related to labor, productivity, and safety.

Is your cloud infrastructure strategy costing you more than it should? Discover the power of cloud repatriation and reclaim control of your IT infrastructure and valuable on-site data. Download our FREE white paper “How Cloud Repatriation is Shaping the Future of Business.”

Manufacturing traceability isn’t just a fancy catchword. It’s the mark of quality, compliance, and competitiveness for shops of all sizes. Find out what traceability really means for smaller manufacturers, learn how it protects your production process, and discover practical ways to implement it without blowing your budget.

Configurable BOMs enable companies to easily plan the manufacture of products with variations. Here is how they work and how they help.