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The time is now for systems integrators, manufacturers
System integration insights Systems integrators offer advanced tech access, aiding productivity through information technology/operational technology (IT/OT) convergence and automation. Current tech advancements, like the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), rival the impact of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) in the 1980s.
Enhanced technology helps integrators, manufacturers find real-time issues | Plant Engineering
SCADA terms and definitions Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) is a system of software and hardware elements that can control processes either locatly or remotely. SCADA components include the supervisory computer, remote terminal units (RTUs) or programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human machine interfaces (HMIs) that display a schematic representation of the system, amongst other information.
The benefits of adopting an all-in-one automation engineering platform | Plant Engineering
Learning Objectives Learn how integrating engineering systems for collaboration increases efficiency and competitiveness. Understand how vast amounts of data create a challenge in integrating systems and doing decision-making analysis. Gain insights on why IT/OT integration is important for security as well as collaboration and data analysis. Integration insights By linking platforms, manufacturing and industrial plants can use one consistent data platform.
Connected automation components ease plant floor pain points
Learning Objectives Standardizing integrated software and hardware suites can help manufacturers gain data insights, reduce pain points and more with digital twin, cloud and virtual reality (VR) technology. Connecting PLC and HMI simulation with digital twin technology lets engineers visualize plant settings./li> A wastewater facility upgraded its automation hardware and software and gained visibility into the infrastructure.
Better gripping with intelligent picking robots
In the research project FLAIROP, the robots are trained with different articles in separate locations. The weights from all stations are collected and optimized using various criteria. Then the improved version is played back to the local stations and at the end, they should be able to grasp articles from other stations that they have not yet learned about. Courtesy: Festo Production, warehouse, shipping – where goods are produced, stored, sorted or packed, picking also takes place.
Cummins integrates metal 3D printed production
By Mark T. Hoske July 9, 2021 Learning Objectives Cummins integrates metal 3D printed production into manufacturing. More than 20 parts are available via 3D printing, Cummins said. After-market customers benefit from cost and cycle times. By finalizing its first production part using a new, high-precision 3D metal printing technology called binder jet Cummins Inc.
Bird-like wings could help drones keep stable in gusts
Wings that can vary their shapes as freely as birds’ wings could have advantages for small aircraft in built environments, according to a study led by engineers at the University of Michigan. “These are just two uses that we identified, but another part that makes me really excited is that, as in birds, one 3D morphing wing can accomplish a wide variety of tasks.
New president at machine-builder automation and motion-control company Original
Steve Markham is the new president of Lenze Americas, an automation and motion control company, the company said in a July 7 announcement. Courtesy: Lenze Americas Learning Objectives Steve Markham is the new president of Lenze Americas, an automation and motion control company. Markham plans to invest in logistics and supply chain and expand its motion automation portfolio and engineering support.
Advice: Exploring best practices for industrial wireless
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Programming standardization unifies, improves operator experience
Learning Objectives Software tools can help with efficiencies derived from automation standardization. Programming structure, libraries make life easier for those who setup, use and maintain industrial equipment with control systems. Using an integrated automation software suite saves 30% programming time.
Standardization Improves Digitization and Industry 4.0 Implementations
Summary Standardization Improves Digitization and Industry 4.0 Implementations The surge of Industry 4.0 and connected devices is upon the manufacturing sector, creating an abundance of data and opportunities for operational enhancements. Simultaneously, modern machines are enabling high throughput and increasingly efficient production, but keeping up with the pace of progress is a challenge for many manufacturers.
Hannover Messe Digital Edition: Digital transformation, international collaboration, award winner Original
By Mark T. Hoske April 13, 2021 Courtesy: CFE Media screen capture from 2021 Hannover Messe Digital Edition The 2021 Hannover Messe Digital Edition is the 74th Hannover Fair, picking up online where the cancelled 2020 exhibition left off. Online, 1250 exhibitors from 250 countries are joining 500 speakers covering topics relevant to the industry of the future, explained Stephan Weil, prime minister of Lower Saxony, the German region where the fair is located.
How hyperautomation can help manufacturers Original
Hyperautomation is the application and combination of advanced technologies to deliver end-to-end automation and digital transformation within an organization. It allows businesses to automate every process and task that can be automated. This is no small task: for example, according to McKinsey, in the US alone, there are 2.6 trillion hours of work per year that are automated.
Spare part inventory for maintenance organizations is critical
Example of a before (left) and after (right) by improving spare parts inventory management for a maintenance department. Courtesy: Daniel Penn Associates Loss of accuracy in machine spare parts inventory will shut down production machines every bit as fast as not having the goods needed to produce finished products. That’s why a world class spare parts inventory system for a maintenance organization is every bit as important as inventory control for manufacturing goods and materials.
Fire safety best practices for manufacturing facilities Original
An estimated 37,000 fires occur at industrial and manufacturing properties every year resulting in $1 billion in property damage, 279 injuries and 18 deaths, according to Occupational Health and Safety. As a professional fire safety inspector, the author has inspected hundreds of manufacturing properties. During inspections, there are overlooked areas when it comes to fire safety that need immediate attention.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles April 5-11, 2021
The top 5 most read articles online, from April 5-11, 2021, for Plant Engineering covered control systems helping drones team up to deliver heavy package, smart factory acceleration in a pandemic, and two ways smart pneumatics maximize energy savings. Links to each article below. 1.
Creating a threat-informed defense for a facility
The MITRE ATT&CK for ICS Matrix provides a common nomenclature that allows asset owners, security researchers and consultants, internal defenders and product vendors to better communicate about adversary techniques. Nothing in it is new to experienced individuals, but what is revolutionary is the taxonomy of techniques and helpful guidance like data sources for detection.
Top 5 Control Engineering Articles April 5-11, 2021
The top 5 most read articles online, from April 5-11, 2021, for Control Engineering covered control loop tuning, OT cybersecurity, Engineers’ Choice winners, control system evolution and data visualization. Links to each article below. 1. Know where to start with control loop tuning Understanding proportional gain and integral time’s functions in control loop tuning values and how they work together is important. 2.
Integrated automation suites solve 24/7 connectivity problems Original
Advances in digitalization are providing manufacturers with data insights and stable remote connectivity. While digitalization and connectivity used to be competitive advantages for manufacturers, they are now essential for achieving profitability and longevity, along with responsiveness to rapidly evolving market trends.
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