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Automation World: intelligence for the business of manufacturing automation. Automation World reports on implementations that maximize return on automation.

Automation World is the leading publication for automation professionals working in discrete, batch and process manufacturing industries. Each edition features intelligence for the entire buying team–from plant floor operators to management to IT. Readers will discover the latest new products and technologies, articles on management issues, Industrial Ethernet, Packaging Automation, and other topics that matter now to automation professionals.

07/25/2023

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Manufacturers must strike a balance between managing costs and investing in future production capabilities. Here’s what they should focus their efforts on.

12/22/2022

Almost half of consumer packaged goods companies expect direct to consumer e-commerce to increase over the next three years, and automation can help companies adapt.

With direct to consumer e-commerce expected to grow in the near future, manufacturers need to consider automation advancements that can help ease the process.

12/15/2022

As automation technology advances, relationships between packaged goods companies and equipment manufacturers are extending far beyond the initial transaction.

Over 90% of packaged goods companies want OEMs to offer deeper relationships and enhanced training opportunities on automation technologies.

12/10/2022

Cybersecurity is a top concern among packaged goods companies considering remote access, but applications like programming and break-fix support are available for those who adopt the technology.

Cybersecurity is a top concern among companies considering remote access, but useful applications are available for those who embrace the technology.

12/02/2022

Automation allows for significant advancement in both packaging and warehousing, but surveyed brands say packaging stands to gain the most.

Most consumer packaged goods companies see packaging and processing as ideal for automation, but automated warehousing also holds significant benefits.

11/23/2022

Most companies are struggling to find skilled applicants to fill vacancies, but automation technologies might help overcome these workforce challenges.

The search for skilled workers is pushing manufacturing companies to look to technology and automation.

11/15/2022

Predictive maintenance is growing in popularity, with 43% of surveyed packaged goods companies currently using the technology and 45% planning to use it within the next three years.

Packaged goods companies are implementing or considering a variety of predictive maintenance technologies, and OEMs are looking for ways to match demand.

11/04/2022

Companies are facing hurdles with the switch to sustainable packaging including machine compatibility and quality control, but there are opportunities for an easier transition.

Companies across the packaging industry are encountering issues and brainstorming solutions to meet a growing demand for a lower carbon footprint.

10/15/2022

Over half of surveyed CPGs now use robots for end-of-line packaging, but those CPGs predict flattening growth in the next five years.

Robotics advancements significantly improve end-of-line efficiency, but CPGs who use the technology expect flat growth in coming years.

10/04/2022

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09/27/2022

Robots have come a long way in terms of safety, capability, and affordability, and emerging innovations could soon advance the technology even further.

Robot technology is more advanced and applicable than ever with the help of machine learning, washdown capability, and safety improvements, but there is still plenty of room for innovation.

09/21/2022

Continuous software upgrades have allowed for easier robotics programming in recent years, but improvements including a common programming language and simpler diagnostics are in high demand.

While most CPGs and OEMs agree robotics programming has become easier, there are several aspects in high demand for improvement.

09/17/2022

CPGs are using robots to combat labor shortages and increase productivity across the production floor, but challenges like cost and internal capabilities can cause hesitation.

CPGs find compelling benefits like labor reduction and increased productivity when adding robots to the production line, but others have reason to hesitate

09/16/2022

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08/31/2022

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08/16/2022

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08/16/2022

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08/15/2022

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08/06/2022

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08/05/2022

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07/29/2022

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration takes closer look at in e-commerce models, and Alitheon offers an optical that combats .

FDA takes closer look at food safety in e-commerce models; Alitheon’s optical AI combats counterfeiting.

07/28/2022

New report features peers and pros on how machine vision, smart instrument sensors and AI can improve manufacturing. Get advice from industry pros with our free download.

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07/27/2022

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07/26/2022

Learn how edge, cloud, and automation hardware technology suppliers are working together to ease the process of collecting legacy equipment data for analysis. Featuring innovation by Google Cloud, Litmus, and Advantech.

07/22/2022

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07/21/2022

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Listen in with two of our editors from PMMI Media Group as they talk about real solutions from the show floor at #PACKEXPOEast – Matt Reynolds from Packaging World Magazine, Stephanie Neil from OEM share some must-see technologies that they encountered while at the show - https://buff.ly/3tT99j4

IoT Sensors

Learn how to evaluate #sensor selection for Industrial #InternetofThings and #Industry40 applications in this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" #podcast series. https://buff.ly/3dhllQt #IIoT

MESSCADA

Explore the overlaps and differences between #SCADA and #MES and how their functions can be combined, with an example of a manufacturer that has done it in this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" #podcast series. https://buff.ly/3gs17rb

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What is Industrial Single Pair Ethernet? In this episode of the “Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered” podcast series, we connect with McKenzie Reed of Harting to learn about one of the more recent advances in industrial communications technology—Single Pair #Ethernet (SPE). https://buff.ly/3iboUso

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Learn how manufacturers are actually using #cloudcomputing today and how it can be leveraged for optimal application by smaller manufacturing organizations in this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" #podcast series featuring Brian Fenn, COO of system integration company Avanceon. https://buff.ly/38HcQha

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Learn how manufacturers are actually using #cloudcomputing today and how it can be leveraged for optimal application by smaller #manufacturing organizations in this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" #podcast series. https://buff.ly/38HcQha

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Learn about the differences between general purpose and inverter duty #motors and the types of industrial applications each are best suited for in this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" #podcast series. https://buff.ly/3dgjLAH

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In this episode of the "Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered" #podcast series, we discuss how to successfully plan for and implement #edgecomputing technologies at both OEM and manufacturing/processing facilities with Stratus Technologies' Aric Prost and John Vicente. https://buff.ly/3spu6i0

Emerson Automation's Edge Virtualization

In this video, Rich Carpenter of Emerson Automation Solutions explains why the company virtualizes its edge devices to take advantage of the multiple cores to perform multiple independent functions on the same device.

Emerson's KNet Analytics

Manasi Menon, product manager for machine learning and analytics at Emerson Automation Solutions, explains how the company has integrated the KNet Analytics software it acquired in 2019 into its Plantweb software. KNet Analytics employs models that combine principles-driven analytics with artificial intelligence and machine learning to address asset maintenance management—from identifying problems and providing root cause analysis to providing corrective steps to remediate the issue.

Inductive Automation Announcement at ARC Forum 2020

In this video, Travis Cox of Inductive Automation explains enhancements made to the company's Ignition Edge platform to aid in the Digital Transformation of industrial companies.

Bedrock Automation Adds Flow-Cal

In this video, Albert Rooyakkers, Bedrock Automation founder and CEO, explains what the addition of the well-known Flow-Cal software brings to Bedrock's OSA platform and what it means to the industry for liquid and gas measurement activities.