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By Howard Williams, Parker Software There's currently a rumor doing the rounds that suggests robots are going to take our jobs. This article looks at the future of business automation and the vital role people will still have to play.

The International Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, on Wednesday, May 11, compared China’s “Made in China 2025”, Germany’s “Industry 4.0” and the United States’ “Industrial Internet” initiatives.

At the hearing of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC), ranking Democrat Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and three witnesses outlined the benefits and potential pitfalls of expanded automation and robotics in the workforce.

Demand for Automated Test Equipment appears to be growing in regions with high consumer electronics demand. This facilitates the market to progress rapidly in North America, Europe, China, Japan, Taiwan and other Asian countries. The Asian market poses the highest potential for growth as India and China are becoming global economies with their focus on the electronics and manufacturing sectors.

By: Brian Arbuckle, IHS Technology The total market for industrial cybersecurity products reached $782 million in 2015 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8 percent to reach $1.8 billion in 2020

The Color Detection sensor market is crucial for the success of industry automation on a global scale. This market has been witnessing tremendous growth due to increasing industries and new technological advancements. Advanced Economies also maintain a stable growth mainly due to reimbursements offered for specific equipment and health policies of government and private entities.

ST Robotics announced distribution agreements with RobotShop and SuperDroid Robots to deliver its ST R Series articulated and cylindrical robot arm systems across North America.

By Ed Herceg, Alliance Sensors Linear Variable Inductive Transducers (LVITs) are used in many factory automation applications. This article gives an in-depth look at the operational and financial benefits of LVIT technology

By Martyn Williams, COPA-DATA UK This article explains how implementing custom machinery and combining industrial equipment with intelligent automation software can help companies implement fully-flexible manufacturing.

Menzel Elektromotoren GmbH was chosen to replace defective motors after an internet search. The original motors had failed after only two years of operation, because they were unable to withstand the loads and high temperatures in the pumping station.

While manufacturers should remain vigilant about security in building an IIoT strategy, it should not prevent moving forward. Four solution providers who will exhibit at Industrial Automation North America 2016 offered these recommendations

Control valves market report gives very clean insights about the value chain, pricing and market force analysis of control valve market. This market is studied under various end user industries including oil & gas, food processing, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and many more.

The Seoul-based subsidiary evolved from its cooperation with an experienced CAE sales partner, with which Aucotec had started its involvement in Korea. The partner relied completely on Aucotec's modern software platform and was named "Engineering Base Ltd" after the system.

Bluff's management team and Wincove plan to build on Bluff's position in the material handling market and to continue to provide dealers with the same service, products, and delivery.

The partnership is intended to provides shipper, 3PLs and other logistics services providers with a transportation planning and execution solution that will optimize delivery outcomes while controlling freight costs across all delivery modes.

Users of portable metrology systems are invited and encouraged to take the survey, which will address usage scenarios and issues impacting industries, such as automotive, power generation, oil and gas, and any related field that manufactures precision parts that require in-place measurement.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Even in the manufacturing industry, apps are finding a home as one of the best ways to access information. This article examines the use of apps in industrial environments, compared to their browser-based alternatives.

The Manufacturing Association of Nigeria inaugurated its Large Corporation Group, which will come up with policy recommendations that will lead to a conducive economic and social climate for the operation and development for large scale industries in Nigeria.

Industrial Automation North America 2016 , from 12-17 September in Chicago, will focus on companies' need for smart, transportable data and connections to the plant floor.

Mike Bastian, Global Controls Manager at Ford, shared the motivations behind their cybersecurity strategy, as well as defined 7 systems which are essential for reliable operations and keeping production running smoothly.