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The Inside Story: Visualizing Column Hydraulic Behavior and the Product Ecosystem
By Jennifer Dyment, AspenTech We all want the inside story. Greater visibility into asset performance can help chemical and energy companies gain a competitive edge. This article discusses how process engineers can quickly get to the root cause of operational issues and make informed decisions that impact the entire operation -
Mentor Graphics announces partnership with Real-Time Innovations for IIoT security solutions
The combination of Mentor Embedded technologies and the RTI Connext DDS (Data Distribution Service) middleware now provides security for secure distributed embedded systems communications, suitable for industrial, medical and mil-aero applications. -
Honeywell's Assurance 360 service program helps plants improve uptime
Through Assurance 360, plants have reduced overall incidents by as much as 40 percent, improving uptime and productivity. The program can also help facilities reduce production waste by up to 30 percent, cutting operating expenses and increasing output. -
October USMTO Report: Manufacturing orders up 15.9% in August
August 2016 manufacturing technology orders were valued at $336.58 million, compared to $250.40 million in July and $290.29 million in August 2015. Year-to-date orders for 2016 stand at $2,431.93 million, a 12.8 percent decline compared to the same point in 2015. -
Balluff hosts 200 students and community members for Manufacturing Day
The event included several popular hands-on activities and games which provided first-hand experience for kids and adults to learn how sensors and automation work to improve manufacturing outcomes -
Giving Robots to Students: Siemens, Kia Work to Stir Interest in Manufacturing
By Cory Fogg, Automation.com A future lacking in skilled laborers has been a dark cloud looming ahead of the manufacturing industry for several years now, but some major corporations are already working to alleviate the shortage. -
The Big Maintenance Dilemma: In-House vs. Outsourcing
Determining whether to use in-house staff to perform maintenance or to outsource to a contractor is a source of continual headaches for many a company. The decision-making process will come down to three approaches to maintenance management -
Nordson receives Global Technology Award for Intellijet dispensing system
Nordson ASYMTEK's latest innovation in jetting technology, the IntelliJet Jetting System, expands the capabilities of jet dispensing for manufacturing advanced semiconductor and mobile electronics packages. -
Balluff partners with InformaTrac to combine RFID and asset management solutions
By including enterprise software solutions with RFID hardware, Balluff can now extend the reach of that technology from the shop floor to the top floor of an organization. -
ISA and the Automation Federation draw attention to the growing need for skilled manufacturing workers
A pressing challenge facing manufacturers in the US is the growing skills gap. Experts project that over the next 10 years nearly 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will be needed. However, because of the ongoing shortage of qualified workers, up to 2 million of these jobs may go unfilled. -
Fluke announces aquistion of eMaint Enterprises
Fluke tools, software and data expertise together with eMaint’s SaaS offering represents a convergence of maintenance solutions to ensure uptime and maximize return on assets for maintenance and operations managers. -
Hannover Fairs IMTS Post-show report: 5 shows equal big focus on 'Integrated Industry'
The five trade shows and corresponding educational conferences organized by HFUSA showcased industrial technology solutions that support Industry 4.0 factory operations and help manufacturers implement equipment with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) capabilities. -
Sole Focus on Cyber Security Could be Fatal – Security Requires 360 Degree Effort
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Cyber protection is certainly a major issue for industry, but a comprehensive security protection program needs to focus on the physical and personnel aspects of protection and detection as well. -
IMTS concludes as third largest in their history
IMTS 2016, the 31st edition of the show, was the third largest in number of registrations (115,612) and in net square feet of exhibit space (1,370,256). This show hosted the highest number of exhibiting companies ever (2,407). -
Key Ingredients for Designing Smart Machines and Equipment
By Dan Seger, Rockwell Automation Today in the era of smart manufacturing, end users want to optimize their production and supply chain by bringing together islands of information – and they want OEMs to help. Delivering on the promise of smart manufacturing is paramount. -
Rockwell Automation announces acquisition of Automation Control Products
ACP’s two core products, ThinManager and Relevance, provide manufacturing and industrial leaders with visual display and software solutions to manage information and streamline workflows for a more connected manufacturing environment. -
The Benefits and Challenges of IT/OT Convergence: Rewriting the rules
By Martyn Williams, COPA-DATA UK In the modern industrial realm, automation should provide a consistent way of executing tasks and processes – including those usually associated with information technology (IT). This article explains the changing responsibilities of IT and OT. -
Visibility and Inventory of Manufacturing Assets – The Baseline for OT Security Management
By Shmulik Aran, NextNine A manufacturer and its connected production environment are exposed to a full range of cybersecurity threats. Mitigating the risk of cyberattacks is a rigorous process that requires the hardening of security controls around the IT, ICS and SCADA platforms. -
AMT and SME to announce partnership at IMTS
AMT and SME have an extended history of successful collaboration in strengthening the U.S. advanced manufacturing technology industry and its workforce. A press conference will be held during IMTS on Tuesday, September 13 at 4:15 p.m. CDT. -
Supergasbras implements Implico's SAP SDM to automate logistics processes
Supergasbras needed a solution that offered comprehensive analysis tools, full process automation and the option of mobile use. The technology also needed to be accessible via the cloud.