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Discrete Manufacturers combine parts and subsystems to produce a product—whether it’s a computer chip or an automobile—by passing it through a series of individual machines or work cells. These highly automated operations involve Robotics, Motion Control, Vision Systems, programmable controllers and more.
 

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Mikrotron High-Speed Camera Helps Determine Melt Flow Characters in Laser Cutting Machines

Mikrotron High-Speed Camera Helps Determine Melt Flow Characters in Laser Cutting Machines

Researchers believe their testing tool provides great opportunities to enhance the future understanding of the broader p…
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Kassow Robots Makes Its Automate Debut, Showcasing the KR Series of 7-Axis Cobots

Kassow Robots Makes Its Automate Debut, Showcasing the KR Series of 7-Axis Cobots

Kassow Robots, a developer of 7-axis cobot solutions for machine tending, material handling, and related applications, e…
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The Brady Waters Company to Represent Bedrock Automation in the US South

The Brady Waters Company to Represent Bedrock Automation in the US South

Automation users in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas now have representation for sa…
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Mikrotron High-Speed Camera Helps Determine Melt Flow Characters in Laser Cutting Machines

Researchers believe their testing tool provides great opportunities to enhance the future understanding of the broader process, such as the origin of quality deterioration, and may help to identify solutions for process improvement.

Kassow Robots Makes Its Automate Debut, Showcasing the KR Series of 7-Axis Cobots

Kassow Robots, a developer of 7-axis cobot solutions for machine tending, material handling, and related applications, exhibits at Automate for the first time.

The Brady Waters Company to Represent Bedrock Automation in the US South

Automation users in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas now have representation for sales and service of a domestic cyber secure automation solution.

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Aplex's AVS-52X Series Provides a Flexible and Extensive I/O Support for Machine Vision Solutions

Aplex's AVS-52X Series Provides a Flexible and Extensive I/O Support for Machine Vision Solutions

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Emerson Compact Controllers Increase ROI for Machine Builders

Emerson Compact Controllers Increase ROI for Machine Builders

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Bressner Technology Announces Next-Gen Embedded Computer Is Now Available for Pre-order

Bressner Technology Announces Next-Gen Embedded Computer Is Now Available for Pre-order

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Keller’s newly improved Econoline provides consistent performance in pressure ranges up to 10,000 PSI at optimum prices and short lead times.

Keller’s newly improved Econoline provides consistent performance in pressure ranges up to 10,000 PSI at optimum prices and short lead times.

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The ELX series EtherCAT® Terminals from Beckhoff, with intrinsically safe inputs/outputs, enable direct connection of field devices in hazardous areas classified Zones 0, 1 and 2.

The ELX series EtherCAT® Terminals from Beckhoff, with intrinsically safe inputs/outputs, enable direct connection of field devices in hazardous areas classified Zones 0, 1 and 2.

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Modular Automation products support the next generation of automation. Learn how Oriental Motor motion control products support modular automation solutions and implements the concept of “Production Line Layout Flexibility.”

Modular Automation products support the next generation of automation. Learn how Oriental Motor motion control products support modular automation solutions and implements the concept of “Production Line Layout Flexibility.”

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Download the latest edition of InTech to read five case studies show how diagnostic data used with multivariable process data increases process efficiency and uptime.

Download the latest edition of InTech to read five case studies show how diagnostic data used with multivariable process data increases process efficiency and uptime.

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It's easy to get overwhelmed by all that is becoming available to upgrade tools and components, gather and analyze data, and otherwise optimize a facility. This ebook focuses on seemingly small changes that can lead to big results.

It's easy to get overwhelmed by all that is becoming available to upgrade tools and components, gather and analyze data, and otherwise optimize a facility. This ebook focuses on seemingly small changes that can lead to big results.

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It's easy to get overwhelmed by all that is becoming available to upgrade tools and components, gather and analyze data, and otherwise optimize a facility. This ebook focuses on seemingly small changes that can lead to big results.

It's easy to get overwhelmed by all that is becoming available to upgrade tools and components, gather and analyze data, and otherwise optimize a facility. This ebook focuses on seemingly small changes that can lead to big results.

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Emerson's Machine Automation Solutions can provide a range of resources to help end users understand and implement big data solutions that use IIoT and edge computing technologies.

Emerson's Machine Automation Solutions can provide a range of resources to help end users understand and implement big data solutions that use IIoT and edge computing technologies.

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In this edition of Advancing Automation, Dell Technologies OEM Solutions in collaboration with Intel provides insights into the megatrends pushing for digital transformation and the technologies that are enabling it.

In this edition of Advancing Automation, Dell Technologies OEM Solutions in collaboration with Intel provides insights into the megatrends pushing for digital transformation and the technologies that are enabling it.

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A best-selling, practical introduction to the principles, technologies, and strategies of industrial process control.

A best-selling, practical introduction to the principles, technologies, and strategies of industrial process control.

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Develop confidence in uncertainty analysis results and use measurement uncertainty to select instrumentation systems.

Develop confidence in uncertainty analysis results and use measurement uncertainty to select instrumentation systems.

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Understand each phase of the ISA-TR84.00.07 FGS design life cycle and learn how to develop an FGS design.

Understand each phase of the ISA-TR84.00.07 FGS design life cycle and learn how to develop an FGS design.

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Avoid reinventing the wheel. This ideal reference defines each phase of a project and then provides practical knowledge for each.

Avoid reinventing the wheel. This ideal reference defines each phase of a project and then provides practical knowledge for each.

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Minimize risk and avoid breakdowns. Follow the methods in this book to smoothly execute analyzer systems projects.

Minimize risk and avoid breakdowns. Follow the methods in this book to smoothly execute analyzer systems projects.

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Learn how to implement programmable controllers from design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up.

Learn how to implement programmable controllers from design and programming to installation, maintenance, and start-up.

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InTech Magazine April 2022

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Webinar: Best Practices for HMI/SCADA Security

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Maximizing Gearmotor Speed Range

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Events

Automate Show 2022

  • Jun 6 - Jun 9 2022
  • Detroit, Michian

The Automate Show will take place in the Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, Michigan, June 6-9, 2022.

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Honeywell Users Group Americas Symposium 2022

  • May 23 - May 26 2022
  • Orlando, Florida

At Honeywell Users Group (HUG), Information + Experience + Industry Visionaries come together.

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ODVA Industry Conference 2022

  • Mar 8 - Mar 10 2022

ODVA’s 2022 Industry Conference & 21st Annual Meeting offers exciting and informative technical tracks, panels and keynotes from some of the most influential technology leaders in industry.

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