Mobility technology is transforming the smart manufacturing environment. This trend is accelerated by the IIoT and Industry 4.0 initiatives, whose goals include empowering an intelligent enterprise through a smart, connected automation ecosystem.
When we hear IIoT, the main network that comes to mind is the network connecting enterprise systems and cloud applications. The network of field devices and control systems is equally as important, since the health of this network is critical.
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Developed and maintained by the not-for-profit FDT Group, FDT® technology's goal is to empower the intelligent enterprise with open and standardized data-centric integration independent of platform, field communications protocols and devices.
As one of Europe’s leading zinc casting specialists, Zinkteknik aims for utmost quality throughout its portfolio of die-cast parts. These include safety components for seat belt systems in cars, where quality is absolutely critical.
Real-time supply chain visibility, data analytics and unified communication tools allow mobile workers to make key decisions to increase workplace productivity and business profitability
3-D Event gives you new perspective on automation
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Dutch company "Fizyr" enables robots to pick unknown objects even in harsh logistics environments
Improved efficiency and seamless material supply: in Austria, Philips is automating material transport by using AMRs from OMRON.
How an automated 3D measurement system ensures accurate measurements
Robust connection and versatile ultrasound measurement for Industry 4.0
Social distancing, protecting your employees, restarting operations and machines, catching up on supply chain gaps. How do you navigate in the new manufacturing norm?
This story from Artiminds shows how ultrasonic testing can be automated by using robots
George Walker, managing director of industrial automation specialist Novotek UK and Ireland, explains how industry can safeguard themselves from unpredictability in the years ahead
A new Kawasaki robot has just been installed to replace an older version which completed an estimated 2 million fault-free lifting cycles for one of Ireland’s leading producers of pallets.
After an arid 2020, when cobot revenues saw negative growth for the first time, growth is predicted to be of the order of 15-20% year on year up to 2028
AVL and Rohde & Schwarz will collaborate strategically on “vehicle-in-the-loop”, a partly virtualised testing method
Elesa and Misati ally to launch high performance Misati pneumatic clamps for automation and robotics applications
Martin-Jan Strebe replaces Harry Cloos after being the former General Manager for sixteen years
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