Wireless
Implementing Industry 4.0 in support organizations
Implementing Industry 4.0 can improve operational efficiency and management for manufacturers, but it is ultimately driven by people and they need to be at the forefront of the transformation.
PC-based control boosts sterile sampling bag production
Labplas redesigns custom production machines with EtherCAT, robotics and AI for quality control, ensuring ROI of less than one year on all upgrades, for 15 to 35% machine productivity increases.
Insights on industrial networking
Industrial networking has come a long way and engineers must now choose whether to use a managed or unmanaged switch.
IoT-enabled process validation system for COVID-19 vaccine rollout
An Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-enabled global process validation system with advanced process control (APC) capabilities can accelerate manufacturing efficiency, production capacity and reduce production cycle time for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Organizations agree to digital transformation liaison
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and the Smart Manufacturing Institute (CESMII) have agreed to a liaison to accelerate the development, adoption, and monetization of IIoT technologies.
Four ways TSN can boost manufacturing productivity
Time-sensitive networking (TSN) can help manufacturers boost productivity by simplifying machine design, improve transparency and more.
How cybersecurity is affecting control and automation
Engineers working with industrial cybersecurity need to understand the increased risks as automation becomes interconnected. Build industrial systems that will operate securely throughout the lifecycle.
How to choose between managed and unmanaged switches
Industrial automation systems need hardened networking equipment to deliver required performance and cybersecurity, and designers also must consider whether unmanaged switches are sufficient, or if the step up to managed switches is warranted
OT, IT collaboration helps IIoT
Recent research indicates more operational technology and information technology collaboration, and 40% are spending more to do it. See a dozen bits of OT/IT collaboration advice.
Wireless technology benefits for manufacturing
There are many potential benefits to using wireless technology in manufacturing, but users need to be aware of standards and potential challenges.