Feb 10, 2023 · Automation World covers news and trends around industrial automation software and hardware for professionals in the discrete and batch/hybrid manufacturing industries.

Dec 16, 2024 · Applications of VFDs in manufacturing. VFDs are particularly beneficial in applications with variable load requirements. Examples include: Pumps, fans and blowers: In fluid-based systems, power demand is proportional to the cube of the motor’s speed. Even small reductions in speed result in significant energy savings.

Mar 26, 2024 · PLCs have evolved to replace older relay and timer systems, enhancing efficiency and reliability in industrial machines. SCADA systems, on the other hand, serve as the brain of plant operations, orchestrating data collection, analysis and visualization through an HMI.

Jan 29, 2025 · Motion offers a wide array of electrical and industrial automation components as well as mechanical power transmission products; hose, belting, and gaskets; hydraulic and pneumatic components; process pumps; industrial and safety products; seals and accessories; and material handling products and solutions.

Dec 12, 2024 · Rockwell Automation's Blake Moret and Nvidia's Rev Lebaredian explore how combining simulation and domain expertise is making technology easier to work with.

Dec 31, 2024 · David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011.Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects.Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed ...

Dec 18, 2024 · Pepperl+Fuchs, Service Now and SMC join ctrlX World. SMC is the first pneumatics provider to join Boch Rexrth’s ctrlX World, providing for the integration of pneumatic and electric automation technologies into ctrlX OS devices. For example, the connection of the valve manifold on the EX260 and JXC controller from SMC can now be done directly through EtherCAT to ctrlX OS devices for control ...

Jan 1, 2025 · In keeping with Rockwell Automation’s direction of developing AI-powered technologies that depend on end user domain expertise to refine them, Thompson pointed out that VisionAI is a no-code platform designed for operations and quality control personnel and “relies on your expertise to provide the information needed for the system to …

Oct 7, 2024 · In this episode we connect with G Brooks-Zak of Outlier Automation to get insights on software-defined automation and how it can impact manufacturing, including what it means for IT/OT convergence, specific application benefits such as with predictive maintenance and AI, its current use in industry and cybersecurity.

May 6, 2024 · Underscoring its global presence and local roots, Comau is launching its newest dedicated S-Family of robots at Automate. The compact, robust and versatile robots, with which Comau returns to its historical red robot roots, feature payloads of 13 kg and 18 kg respectively and are specifically designed for high speed applications where accuracy and repeatability are non-negotiable.