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Understanding what a digital twin could do for you
From virtual commissioning to performance modeling, digital twin technology can provide a wide array of benefits. It’s important to decide first what you want from it to know what you’ll need to put into it.
May 29, 2019

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Robotics
5G infrastructure will boost robot use in manufacturing
Industrial robots are often connected using a wired system because current conventional wireless speeds cannot support the level of speed needed for large scale cloud computing. A 5G infrastructure that carries more wireless data at much faster speeds could change that.
May 15, 2019
5G infrastructure will boost robot use in manufacturing
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Hardened wearables bring help into the field
Voice-controlled, hands-free wearable devices are bringing virtual and augmented reality to field service, training and other uses.
May 10, 2019
wearables
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Hardened Wearables Bring Help Into the Field
Voice-controlled, hands-free wearable devices are bringing virtual and augmented reality to field service, training and other uses.
May 10, 2019
wearables
Robotics
Secondary packaging operations adopting robots at a blistering pace
A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence reveals growth in use of robots throughout packaging but the demands of e-commerce fulfillment are revolutionizing end of line packaging operations, in particular.
May 9, 2019
Secondary Packaging Operations Adopting Robots at a Blistering Pace
Security
The Pros and Cons of Smart Instruments
Automation World has launched its new podcast series aimed at answering reader questions. The first question addressed in the series focuses on the difference between smart and traditional instruments, as well as concerns about smart instrument cybersecurity.
May 7, 2019
Automation World has launched its new podcast series aimed at answering reader questions. The first question addressed in the series focuses on the difference between smart and traditional instruments, as well as concerns about smart instrument cybersecur
Robotics
Industrial robots are outpacing forecasts for global growth
Due to the demands for flexibility to fulfill e-commerce orders, packaging is the second largest market for robots behind auto manufacturing, according to a new study from PMMI Business Intelligence.
May 6, 2019
Industrial robots are outpacing forecasts for global growth
Workforce
Prater hires new marketing associate
Melissa Zickuhr joins company
May 1, 2019
Melissa Zickuhr, Prater marketing associate
Software
Ithaca Beer Co. upgrades to a semi-automated brewing process
A standardized yet customizable control platform gives the craft brewery better visibility into its operational efficiency while offering flexibility to fully automate its production in the future.
April 29, 2019
Ithaca Beer Co. upgraded to a semi-automated brewing process using the FactoryTalk Craft Brew platform from Rockwell Automation to produce 25,000 barrels of beer a year. Photo courtesy of Rockwell Automation.
Workforce
Miguel Patricio to be Kraft Heinz CEO
Will take on new role July 1
April 22, 2019
Miguel Patricio, incoming Kraft Heinz CEO
Software
Deschutes Brewery’s new ERP creates one source of truth
Besides the manufacturing/production software options, Deschutes currently uses the food safety compliance, warehouse/inventory, purchasing and reporting analytics within the ERP platform.
April 22, 2019
With the craft beer industry becoming more mature, Deschutes’ process optimization efforts should help create better margins. Image courtesy of Deschutes Brewery.
Software
New plant cooks up manufacturing flexibility with automation
JTM Food Group’s greenfield plant in Ohio features advanced automation to optimize its batch processing applications and meet changing consumer demands.
April 22, 2019
System integrator ECS Solutions created a procedural and equipment view for JTM Food Group’s operators, based on ISA-88 standards. Image courtesy of ESC Solutions.
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Global companies collaborate on the future of packaging
To connect the technologies used in food and beverage production, packaging, shipping and recycling, Tetra Pak is working with a variety of partners—including ABB, SAP, Ericsson, and others—to change how business is conducted in this industry and help reduce energy use and emissions.
April 18, 2019
At Hannover Messe, the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance was announced. It's designed to connect propreitary automation communication systems in order to connect every step of the manufacturing process.
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The Grote Company Unveils Automated Material Handling System with Integrated Robotics at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
In Booth N-6142, the Grote Company Family of Brands will showcase a system featuring integrated robotics for efficient product loading and unloading from pans that incorporates PFI laning conveyors and vibratory hoppers, SPI Automation robotics and tooling, and ProFab hoppers and elevator conveyors.
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