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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.
How PLCs and SCADA Systems Work Together - Automation World
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.
Motion Industries, Inc. | Automation World
Nov 7, 2023 · 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.
The Evolution of HMI - Automation World
Oct 10, 2024 · Another critical area for automation engineers is the protection of HMIs in harsh industrial environments. Since HMIs are essentially computers with touchscreens, they are more fragile compared to mechanical controls.
4 Automation Trends Impacting Manufacturing
Oct 23, 2024 · While the discussion during this panel session covered several topics, significant automation trends stood out in four areas: artificial intelligence, system and device connectivity and related data modeling, cybersecurity and edge/cloud computing.
Manufacturing Trends and Technologies in the Automotive Industry
Aug 5, 2021 · For the burgeoning EV market, AM will be especially significant in terms of weight reduction. While this has always been desirable for traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles for improving fuel efficiency, this concern is more important than ever since lower weight can mean much longer battery life between charges.
Why Pneumatics Remain an Automation Mainstay
Jul 4, 2024 · Frank Langro, Festo: Pneumatics are widely used in a variety of manufacturing applications across many industries.The most common use cases are for lifting, clamping, pressing or pick and place. You’ll often find pneumatics in assembly equipment where you may be holding a part while something is being pressed, riveted or soldered.
The Differences Between Local and Remote I/O - Automation World
Mar 8, 2022 · 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.He is also the chief program architect of the annual Automation World Conference & Expo.
Automation—It’s All About the I/O | Automation World
Jul 5, 2023 · Inputs and outputs (I/O) are fundamental to the world of computing, industrial control and data/information processing. Without them, industrial and electronic devices of all kinds would have no way of receiving data, and the user would have no way of manipulating or interacting with the data sources.
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About AW. Renown for editorial excellence, Automation World covers the entire spectrum of industrial automation technologies, software and devices. AW reports on developments in discrete manufacturing, batch/hybrid processing and continuous process operations.