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What's available now to manufacturers includes Industry 4.0 technologies, such as IIoT devices, edge computing, robotics, and 3D printing. Smaller batteries, single-pair Ethernet, and open communications standards support communication and integration, enabling secure use of IIoT, HMI/SCADA, and other systems. All that and more is what you’ll find in this edition of AUTOMATION 2021.

New Intelligent Process Optimization Platform (IPOP) builds on existing OnPoint capabilities in industrial market segments, positions OnPoint for greater expansion to serve industrial businesses.

Company’s TimePictra 11 timing infrastructure management system works with its BlueSky GNSS Firewall to create a unified view for a more secure network timing architecture.

port extends the connection of the SoM modules (Stack on Module) to the STM32 MCU family from ST Microelectronics.

Digital solution connects steel melt shop operations with ladle and crane tracking and thermal loss prediction for higher casting speeds and additional output of 24,000 tonnes per annum.

Renault Group selects STMicroelectronics as key innovation partner, securing the supply of electric and hybrid vehicle advanced power semiconductors to be produced from 2026.

If you're undergoing a digital transformation, don't forget to include your machine operators in this process.

aDolus Technology Inc., a global authority on software intelligence for critical infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Mark Weatherford to its Board of Directors.

CoreTechnologie has developed a tailored version of its 3D printing software specifically for the requirements of Photocentric 3D printing machines and processes. In future, the tool will be delivered together with the printers of the British printing machine manufacturer.

New funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of easy-to-use AI for industrial quality inspections.

The relocation expands operations and capabilities for SELECT’s selective soldering systems used in electronics manufacturing.

In the servo-controlled gripper jaws, brushless DC-servomotors with integrated Speed Controller from Faulhaber provide the necessary precision and reliability.

New service offers 40% reduction in time-to-value for workloads and data insights.

STMicroelectronics has expanded the STM32G0* Arm Cortex-M0+ microcontroller (MCU) series with more product variants and features such as dual-bank Flash, support for CAN FD and crystal-less USB Full-Speed data/host support.

Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the RFE 3200 Series of resilient angle sensors.

AMETEK Factory Automation has released the updated Gemco 956 eBlok linear position sensor. The new 956 eBlok is a Rod & Barrell style package that can help simplify installation and serviceability and improve on performance and price without affecting quality.

Antaira Technologies is a global leading developer and manufacturer of industrial networking devices and communication solutions for harsh environment applications and is proud to announce the enhancement of its industrial networking infrastructure family with the redesign of the LNX-2012GN-SFP and introducing the LMP-2012G-SFP and LMX-2012G-SFP Series.

ServiceNow recently debuted its first product designed for the manufacturing sector. The company is partnering with Siemens Energy to provide a software service that allows energy companies to monitor, identify and respond to cyber threats intended to attack critical infrastructure.

New office increases sales, support and training resources for high-tech customers, particularly in oil and gas and petrochemicals.

"Born digital" facilities to transform recycling of polypropylene, a high-volume, versatile plastic rarely recycled today.