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Message from the Editor
Sustainability goals continue to receive attention as the threat of global warming remains ever-present. Technology and innovations promise to offer ways to decarbonize and reduce energy consumption. This digest looks at how industry is moving towards sustainability, and why digitalization is going to play a key role in that transition. It looks at the fundamentals of machine vision and why this process is gaining popularity in automation across multiple industries. It also looks at some of the most innovative and reliable products on the market today, and news stories that are having an impact on industries right now. Enjoy reading! |
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The Future Is Digital
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How Industry Is Moving Towards Sustainability
While climate change is top of mind for everyone, industry plays a critical role. As the biggest consumer of natural resources and the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, industry faces a major challenge. How can we lower emissions and reduce resource consumption while delivering more productivity and profitability—on a short timeline, given the state of the planet? An increasingly popular approach in industry... Read More... |
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What You Need to Know
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The Fundamentals of Machine Vision in Automation
Machine vision has a place in many industries, including food & beverage, automotive, semiconductor, life sciences, and more. In this article, Ryan Marti, Product Manager – Industrial Cameras at Omron Automation walks us through the fundamentals of machine vision in automated processes and holds a lens to look at Omron’s products and solutions that are relevant to any of these industries. Omron, a leader in machine vision... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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7 Tips for Implementing Machine Learning in Control Environments
In today's evolving industrial landscape, the integration of machine learning (ML) into control environments is a game-changer, boosting efficiency, precision, and innovation. Understanding how ML applications work and discovering new ways to apply them is the key. However many engineers and plant managers view ML as a mysterious force, accessible only to data scientists. |
We debunk this misconception with our expert guidance, offering you seven tips for implementing ML directly into control environments, unlocking its automation advantage. Learn More... |
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ABB's New Optifact™ Unlock Full Potential of Factory Data
ABB Robotics has released its new modular OptiFact™ software platform, which streamlines data collection, visualization, and analysis in automated production facilities. The platform enables users to collect, manage, and analyze data from hundreds of factory devices, including ABB robots, to determine key performance... Read More... |
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Pilz's New Safety Locking Devices - New, Small Gate Guards
When protecting guards, there are various factors to consider, depending on the application. For example, the type of safety gate, the respective installation situation and how it is used. With this in mind, Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications... Read More... |
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Productivity Tools with Improved Features from Festo
Festo tirelessly innovates to improve operations for machine builders and end-use customers in the discrete and process industries. Their online and downloadable tools have been meticulously designed to address all existing factors in the design of a motion system – and they are all 100% free. These tools are Electric Motion... Read More... |
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Compact NOA Edge Device Comprising Embedded PC, HART…
Process analytical technology (PAT) plays a crucial role in the chemical industry. Bayer AG, for example, is enhancing efficiency and transitioning from time-based to condition-based maintenance by embracing the cutting-edge NOA concept. This is implemented through the seamless integration of a compact edge device featuring... Read More... |
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Sponsored Content
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Robotics and Beyond: Your Digital Partner for Sustainability and Efficiency
The current manufacturing landscape is witnessing a growing demand for smart machines, particularly smart robots. Industrial robots, equipped with IoT connectivity, AI, and more, are here to transform your manufacturing process.
By implementing an end-to-end integrated robotics system, digitally designed from concept to operation and maintenance, you can:
•Enhance productivity and quality,
• Increase cost saving,
• Accelerate time-to-market, and
• Reduce machine downtime. |
Experience the benefits of using the same architecture, same hardware and one program for your entire machine with Schneider Electric. Learn how to transform your manufacturing process NOW |
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- The Path to Limiting Global Warming to 1.5 °C has Narrowed, but…
Driving greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s energy sector to net zero and limiting global warming to 1.5 ° C remains possible due to the record growth of key clean energy technologies, though momentum needs to increase rapidly in many areas, according to a new edition of the IEA’s landmark Net Zero Roadmap. The new Roadmap sets out a global pathway to keep the 1.5 °C goal in reach,providing a comprehensive...
- ABB and Export Development Canada Agree on Global Partnership
ABB and Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada’s export credit agency, have signed a global partnership to promote investments in sustainable technologies and projects in Canada and around the world. The support provided by EDC, with a total limit of up to US$ 2.9 billion, will provide ABB’s customers with financing and insurance solutions to strategic electrification and automation projects in the sectors of clean technologies...
- Methane Leak Detected from Space in the UK Successfully Mitigated
Methane leaking from a faulty pipe in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, has been observed by GHGSat satellites orbiting 500km overhead. The discovery, by NCEO researchers at the University of Leeds, using data from GHGSat, marks the first time a UK methane emission has been seen from space and mitigated. Scientists came across the leak while working on a project investigating the ability of sensors mounted on telecommunication...
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City Places Order for 3.6MW of Ballard Fuel Cells
Over the past two years, Ballard has supplied CPKC with 20 fuel cell engines for use in three different types of locomotives, with combined fuel cell power of 4MW. These locomotives have been undergoing field testing in 2022 and early 2023 with successful tests, proving the capabilities of Ballard’s hydrogen fuel cell technology in locomotive applications. Further development on range across temperature variations, heavy hauling...
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New Endress+Hauser Pulsed Radar Level Sensor
This new sensor is a downward facing, non-contact sensor that emits electromagnetic pulses and determines the level based on the time it takes for the pulses to be reflected back to the sensor. Radar sensors are more accurate than ultrasonic sensors and are less affected by environmental conditions such as temperature... Read More... |
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ArielTech’s Thermoelectric Cooling Unit (COLTEC Series)
Thermoelectric Cooling Units are used for the most demanding industries such as industrial and electronic enclosures, medical equipment, laboratory instruments, aerospace, semiconductors & telecommunications equipment. Uses range from simple food and beverage coolers for an afternoon picnic to extremely... Read More... |
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PIANO from PULS - Achieve More with Less
The product family PIANO is designed for users who need reliable, easy-to-use and cost-effective DIN rail power supplies. The focus of the PIANO product family is on the basic functions without making compromises on PULS’ renowned qualities: efficiency, lifetime, reliability and small size. Additional and more... Read More... |
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Noark’s DPCs Achieve UL Certification with A2L
Noark Electric’s Definite Purpose Contactors are electrically operated switching devices designed for switching on and off heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) applications and to handle high current circuits for specialized inductive and resistive loads. These loads include compressors, pumps... Read More... |
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Leading Cutting Tool Manufacturer Taylor Toolworks
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Increases Versatility, Improves Performance
Designing tools online, varied batch sizes, six wheel packs and 38 kw peak spindle power of ANCA’s MX7 tool grinder offers new capabilities that are helping Taylor Toolworks beat competition in the woodworking and metal industry. Capital investment can be a daunting project but Taylor Toolworks have found that with the right research and understanding of your business needs, the benefits offered by new technology can be... Read More... |
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Enhancing the Customer Experience
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Guillevin Strategies and Solutions
In today’s customer-centric business climate, creative solutions are needed to provide customers with the seamless experience they’re looking for. By offering a comprehensive, easy-to-use website that meets the diverse needs of its customers, Guillevin meets this challenge. With the aim of building lasting relationships with its customers, the website serves as a platform that not only simplifies the purchasing process... Read More... |
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Featured Video
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How They Did It: Easy-to-Adapt Cobot Palletizer Keeps the Coffee Flowing
Watch how DesignHawk Innovations, a Universal Robots Certified Systems Integrator, quickly deployed Robotiq’s Palletizer Solution at Chicago-based Napco Brands. The cobot palletizers run two shifts, operating 18 to 20 hours per day. Watch the video HERE |
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Featured Video
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Perforex Milling Terminal MT – The Drilling and Milling Centres from Rittal Automation Systems
Automated solutions for mechanical machining? – Sure! Minimise process times with maximum precision. Our machines work quickly, precisely and highly efficiently. Benefit from the new features for your housing and flat part machining: Watch the video HERE |
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