Cookie Consent
This site uses cookies to store information on your computer. Without consent certain enhanced features will not be available and future visits may require repeated consent, so it is recommended to accept the use of cookies. Visit the Automation.com Privacy Policy for more information.Automation & Control Manufacturing Resources
How Robots Change The World: What automation really means for jobs and productivity
- White Paper
The robotics revolution is rapidly accelerating, as fast-paced technological advances in automation, engineering, energy storage, artificial intelligence, and machine learning converge. The result will transform the capabilities of robots and their ability to take over tasks once carried out by humans.
Hybrid Heuristics for High Speed Route Optimization
- White Paper
This paper discusses the challenges faced in route planning and how existing algorithms are largely insufficient. It also discusses how the use of a hybrid heuristic method derived from the combination of straight line heuristics and real road distance metrics presents the best solution to solving the challenge of planning efficient routes at high speed for last-mile deliveries today.
80 GHz radar vs. Ultrasonic Level Measurement Comparison
- White Paper
When it comes to non-contact continuous level measurement, radar and ultrasonic are two of the most common technologies used. This paper will compare and contrast 80 GHz radar sensors with ultrasonic transmitters for liquid and solid level measurements.
What is the Difference Between Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) and Pulsed Wave or Pulsed
- White Paper
The two types of non-contact level radar, Pulse Level Radar and Frequency Module Continuous Wave (FMCW) Level Radar have been widely used throughout the process industry.
Direct Drive Linear Motors: Overview and Selection Process
- White Paper
To help make the process of selecting linear motors simpler, we’ll start by explaining the mechanics of a direct drive linear motor and contrast it with a more traditional indirect drive system.
What Do Engineers Need to Know about Encoders and Motors for Oil & Gas?
- White Paper
Position sensors and motors are crucial components in oil and gas equipment and must operate day in and day out in some of the most challenging conditions.
A Case for IIoT’s Future in Supply Chain Management
- White Paper
This paper will explore how one construction materials hauling company used level measurement sensors and IIoT networks to better manage their operation.
Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Technical Solution Design Principles
- White Paper
This white paper is focused on helping readers understand in detail the Open Industry 4.0 solution reference architecture framework for interoperability. It provides a dive deep into key design principles of its members defined and supported end to end solutions
How Will the PLC Market be Impacted by the Manufacturing Slowdown?
- White Paper
With the manufacturing sector facing a bleak outlook in 2019, we thought it prudent to share our projections for the growth and development of the programmable logic controller (PLCs) market in key countries and industries, calling out specific bright spots and those set to suffer more deeply.
The Trillion-Dollar Question for Advanced Industries: How to extract full value from technology?
- White Paper
As data, connectivity, and processing power expand, so do opportunities for industrial companies to extract value through innovative products, services, and business models. This McKinsey study delves further into how technology delivers value to today's industry.