Discrete Manufacturing & Machine Control

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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August Orders of Manufacturing Technology Grow 16.1% From July, Totaling $404.2 Million

August Orders of Manufacturing Technology Grow 16.1% From July, Totaling $404.2 Million


New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $404.2 million in August 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing…
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Emerson’s Automation Vision Drives New Technologies for a Next-Generation Automation Platform

Emerson’s Automation Vision Drives New Technologies for a Next-Generation Automation Platform


The new solutions will deliver smarter, safer, optimized and sustainable industrial operations.
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BitFlow Enters into Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired by Advantech

BitFlow Enters into Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired by Advantech


The companies will leverage imaging technology synergies to target AI-powered machine vision in Industry 4.0 environment…
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August Orders of Manufacturing Technology Grow 16.1% From July, Totaling $404.2 Million

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $404.2 million in August 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Emerson’s Automation Vision Drives New Technologies for a Next-Generation Automation Platform

The new solutions will deliver smarter, safer, optimized and sustainable industrial operations.

BitFlow Enters into Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired by Advantech

The companies will leverage imaging technology synergies to target AI-powered machine vision in Industry 4.0 environments.

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Beckhoff C6040 Boosts Ultra-Compact IPC Performance

Beckhoff C6040 Boosts Ultra-Compact IPC Performance

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NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Provides Versatile, Robust Drive Solutions for Bulk Material Handling

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Provides Versatile, Robust Drive Solutions for Bulk Material Handling

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Interroll Launches Conveyor Module for MiR Robots, Optimizes Own Internal Logistics in 24/7 Operations

Interroll Launches Conveyor Module for MiR Robots, Optimizes Own Internal Logistics in 24/7 Operations

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OnLogic hardware and Inductive Automation’s Ignition® software are an ideal combination for SCADA solutions and automation projects. Learn more.

OnLogic hardware and Inductive Automation’s Ignition® software are an ideal combination for SCADA solutions and automation projects. Learn more.

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Premio’s newest ECO-1000 EDGEBoost EnergyPack provides self-sustaining power backup for industrial computing workloads in harsh and mission-critical deployments.

Premio’s newest ECO-1000 EDGEBoost EnergyPack provides self-sustaining power backup for industrial computing workloads in harsh and mission-critical deployments.

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The 23SY-H2 is a reliable solution with long service life, high accuracy and safety to meet all hydrogen requirements. It employs high-nickel stainless steel for low embrittlement, while a gold-plated diaphragm reduces H2 diffusion to a minimum.

The 23SY-H2 is a reliable solution with long service life, high accuracy and safety to meet all hydrogen requirements. It employs high-nickel stainless steel for low embrittlement, while a gold-plated diaphragm reduces H2 diffusion to a minimum.

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Looking to supercharge operational efficiency and zap downtime with better power performance? Use Ignition to monitor your power usage and manage power distribution from one tool on any device.

Looking to supercharge operational efficiency and zap downtime with better power performance? Use Ignition to monitor your power usage and manage power distribution from one tool on any device.

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AA3000 series electric cylinders from Beckhoff are suited as direct drives for linear motion applications with high forces and speeds. The series offers a high-performance, energy-efficient option to replace outdated, energy-intensive pneumatics.

AA3000 series electric cylinders from Beckhoff are suited as direct drives for linear motion applications with high forces and speeds. The series offers a high-performance, energy-efficient option to replace outdated, energy-intensive pneumatics.

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Download the latest ebook in the InTech Focus 2022 ebook series.

Download the latest ebook in the InTech Focus 2022 ebook series.

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Download the AUTOMATION 2022: IIoT & Industry 4.0 ebook.

Download the AUTOMATION 2022: IIoT & Industry 4.0 ebook.

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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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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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