IIoT

Fieldbus wins—not wars

As time-sensitive networking gains traction in industrial networks, the reigning fieldbus factions are positioning themselves for the future.

January 16, 2019

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Software

Can lessons from pharma track & trace be applied to the food supply chain?

Members of the pharma supply chain and solution vendors have learned a lot about what it will take to meet the DSCSA track and trace requirements. Can those lessons be applied to tracking and tracing in the supply chains of other products, such as food?

January 9, 2019

Robotics

Exclusive: Experts weigh in on the impact of data

In an exclusive roundtable discussion with Automation World, Georgia Tech engineering, science and research experts shared their insights on the trajectories and effects of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and how the intersection of data and technology is changing the industry.

January 8, 2019

Software

Six steps to supporting an automation system

When you find yourself trying to get a broken system up and running again, going through the troubleshooting process systematically can help. Here’s a six-step process.

January 7, 2019

Software

Easy, adaptable ERP is a reality

Four years ago, QAD embarked on a bold multi-year mission to change the rules—and the reputation—of ERP. Now, the company says, that platform is ready and awaiting what the future holds.

November 30, 2018

Software

Nut oil producer unveils automation platform in its greenfield facility

Caloy Inc. creates a new business model for the refining of tree nuts to lucrative oils at its California plant, achieving tighter monitoring of its products in the supply chain.

November 21, 2018

Software

Switch/monitor is designed for airflow safety-related applications

Offers superior low-flow detection and repeatability

November 12, 2018

Software

How organizations can overcome product complexity during digital transformation

Study uncovers how a collaborative and connected PLM environment can lead to cost reduction, quality improvement, faster time to market and a 2.4x greater yearly engineering productivity improvement rate compared to the industry average.

November 9, 2018

IIoT

Double-digit increases in industrial IoT sophistication in one year

Recent study shows ​30 percent increase in IoT for asset performance management, 10 percent increase in IoT to monitor customers’ equipment in just the past year.

November 7, 2018

Software

Smart machines tackle top industry challenges

Rockwell Automation shares how to improve flexibility, productivity and security with smart packaging machines.

November 5, 2018

Software

Food producer increases throughput with modernization pilot

A large sauces and dips maker embarks on a pilot project at a 10-year-old plant to connect multiple business units and begin a journey to optimize supply chain, processing and packaging costs.

October 22, 2018

Software

Electrical control unit is microcomputer based

Is engineered to work with Piab piFLOW vacuum conveyors

October 18, 2018

Software

Rice mill upgrades operations with modern SCADA

California Family Foods responded to the ever-changing food and beverage landscape by adding a new SCADA platform from Inductive Automation as part of a comprehensive plant upgrade at its northern California processing facility.

October 18, 2018