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ARC 2020 Conference Wrap-up: How IT/OT Integration Helps to Accomplish Digitalization
- by Bill Lydon
- Feature
By Bill Lydon
Focused on the theme, Driving Digital Transformation in Industry and Cities, the February 3-6 event had over 800 attendees from 20 countries representing more than 300 companies, along with many breakout sessions and workshops.
Epson Robots announces Air Automation Engineering as an Authorized Service Center
- News
The partnership establishes AAE as an official Authorized Epson Service Center and will expand beyond selling Epson Robots, automation products and integrated solutions to include maintenance and repair of the installed base of Epson robots.
Digital Twin Strategies: Manufacturing tips for successful implementation
- by Jason Kasper
- Opinion
The definition of Digital Twin has been well vetted over the last few years, yet it seems when it’s time to pilot projects, it is forgotten. By working out these kinks, everything else―including performance monitoring, IIoT, predictive analytics and operational simulation―will fall into place.
Omron announces opening of California robotics headquarters
- News
The company has invested $10 million USD in the new 128,000 square foot facility where it will design, develop, test and manufacture robotic and safety automation solutions.
AR and VR: The Missing Links
- by Veronica Turner
- Opinion
Experiential learning is increasingly accepted as the most effective way to develop competency for both operators and field workers. To build truly effective operations, though, we need to bring them together.
Inductive Automation helps Madison-Kipp Corporation enhance efficiency
- Case Study
Madison-Kipp Corporation (MKC), based in Madison, Wisconsin, makes precision machined aluminum die castings and subassemblies for the transportation, lawn & garden, and industrial markets. When it wanted to bring down costs and raise efficiency, MKC implemented Ignition by Inductive Automation
Siemens launches nationwide Process Automation Innovation Tour
- News
The traveling tour is designed to bring the latest innovations in automation, instrumentation, networking, and cybersecurity right to the doorstep of the process industries.
Vector Solutions announces 60+ Facilities Maintenance Courses in 3D
- News
The Facility Management & Maintenance Library features 69 courses in 3D specifically designed to train facility managers, building engineers and maintenance technicians of commercial buildings.
Guiding the Industry: AGVs and the Smart Factory
- by Jonathan Wilkins
- Feature
This article discusses how automated guided vehicles have advanced from simple materials handlers to intelligent autonomous robots.
Rolls-Royce announces electronics manufacturing capability at Purdue
- News
The first controller has been completed at Rolls-Royce in the Purdue Research Foundation’s Discovery Park District adjacent to the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, and will be installed onto a Rolls-Royce AE 3007H engine, manufactured at the company’s facilities in Indianapolis.